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Friday, April 12, 2013  The South Carolina Supreme Court could determine whether state Treasurer Curtis Loftis is breaking the law by refusing to write a check for an investment previously approved by him and the rest of the retirement investment commission.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The commission that oversees the state retirement fund is suing South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis, arguing he's breaking the law for refusing to sign a check for an approved investment.

Friday, July 20, 2012  South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has renewed a threat to stop writing checks on signed investment contracts, saying if he's not comfortable knowing what's in a contract, he won't send the money.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis wants the chairman of the board that invests public workers' pension money to step aside while investigators look into a complaint against him.

Friday, September 24, 2010  The South Carolina commission that oversees public employees' retirement system has taken an initial step to invest up to $15 million through a new, government-owned investment management company.