Immigrant pursues U S citizenship amid costly, extensive process
Haslam describes online filing of a lengthy packet detailing marriages, jobs, travel, medical history and 23 years of residence. She notes the heavy burden of documenting travel outside the United States and the $680 citizenship fee plus $400 green card renewal. Each trip to Charleston for fingerprints and photos adds time and questions. The change to citizenship would allow voting and potential jury duty, restoring political engagement.
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Haslam Prepares For U S Citizenship Test Sing Anthem
Diane Haslam plans to sing the national anthem if asked as she completes her naturalization test and awaits the Oath of Allegiance ceremony. She has waited more than 30 years since living in England and focuses on studying the 100-question exam.
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City panels explain design review and zoning appeals in Aiken
Aiken officials detail the quasi judicial roles of the Design Review Board and Board of Zoning Appeals. They describe overlay districts, variances, and the appeal process, plus planning commissions and City Council responsibilities for growth plans and city governance.
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Ed Evans
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House Vote Signals Funding Clash Over Health Care Overhaul
The House approval of a short-term funding bill with a provision to block Barack Obama’s health care overhaul faced a Senate rejection and a return of two changes. The Senate aimed to delay key insurance provisions for a year and repeal a device tax funding the law, while White House and Democrats push back. House leaders vow not to simply accept the Senate’s clean funding bill.
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