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Monday, May 06, 2013  Supporters of the immigration bill brought forward last month by a group of four Republican and four Democratic senators have been cautiously optimistic.

Monday, January 21, 2013  The amnesty period has run out for anyone owning a gambling machine in Richland County.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Sheriffs in five South Carolina counties are offering people a chance to turn in explosives, no questions asked.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  Analysis: Gingrich's risky stand on immigrants will test GOP appetite for Romney alternative

Tuesday, May 31, 2011  Hundreds of people regained their driving privileges during South Carolina's first amnesty program for suspended licenses.  The Department of Motor Vehicles said Tuesday the agency reissued 233 licenses between May 16 and 20.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011  17 DMV offices across the state will give SC drivers who have lost their driving privileges for suspensions included in the program the chance to reduce or clear any remaining time of the suspension.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011  South Carolina DMV holds Amnesty Week for suspended drivers.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  Despite pledges for immigration overhaul, Republicans suggest any plan for legalization doomed

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  Today the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles announced the upcoming Amnesty Week for drivers with certain license suspensions.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010  The Richland County Sheriff's Department's annual Amnesty Day gives those who are wanted for Family Court bench warrants the chance to turn themselves in and avoid going directly to jail.

Wednesday, July 01, 2009  Iran's embattled opposition leader urged his supporters Wednesday to keep pressing for their rights.

Friday, June 26, 2009  Dozens of journalists are among those jailed in Iran; many arrested from their homes

Thursday, May 28, 2009  More than 30 persons who were wanted on family court bench warrants that were issued after the persons did not make court-ordered child support payments in Lexington County turned themselves in on the warrants on Wednesday, May 27 during the third annual Family Court Amnesty Day that the Lexington County Sheriff's Department and Lexington County Clerk of Court's Office conducted at the Marc H. Westbrook Lexington County Judicial Center.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008  A North Carolina group fighting illegal immigration said it will begin airing a television ad that accuses South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham of supporting amnesty.