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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Mark Sanford is headed back to Congress after reviving his political career and winning his old House seat.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch says she feels positive and encouraged in her U.S. House race against former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Former Gov. Mark Sanford says stimulus funds are no way to create jobs.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has advanced to a runoff in the Republican contest for an open congressional seat along the state's south coast.

Friday, October 29, 2010  Former first lady Jenny Sanford was paid $15,000 for a speech at the University of South Carolina this week.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  Governor Mark Sanford, lawmakers and college officials discussing ways to make the state's public colleges and universities more affordable after several recent tuition hikes.

Sunday, September 05, 2010  South Carolina colleges and universities have spent more than $1 billion on building projects in the past four years and some state lawmakers agree with the governor that it's time to put on the brakes.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010  The South Carolina House has overridden Gov. Mark Sanford's veto of a 50 cent increase in the nation's lowest cigarette tax.

Tuesday, May 04, 2010  Governor Mark Sanford held a cabinet meeting Tuesday.  Several hot topics were discussed including incoming jobs, reducing paper use and healthcare.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010  A new South Carolina law is designed to help residents make their homes more energy-efficient and lower their utility bills with no money down.

Thursday, March 18, 2010  A judge has finalized Governor Mark Sanford's divorce from his wife Jenny, ending their 20-year marriage.

Thursday, March 18, 2010  Governor Mark Sanford has agreed to pay $74,000 to settle charges that his travel and campaign spending violated state ethics laws.

Thursday, March 11, 2010  Details of Governor Sanford's ethics investigation could become public information.

Friday, March 05, 2010  The governor named Hope Blackley to the Spartanburg County post, replacing Marcus Kitchens.

Thursday, January 07, 2010  South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has wrapped up work on his final executive budget.