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Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A Republican activist is taking his ethics accusations against Gov. Nikki Haley to the South Carolina Supreme Court.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The Senate Select Committee on Ethics Reform got suggestions on improvements from residents.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  The South Carolina tourism lobbying group whose president killed himself earlier this year is changing its name and getting a new leader.

Friday, June 29, 2012  The House Ethics Committee has cleared South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley of charges she illegally lobbied while a member of the House.

Friday, June 29, 2012  State lawmakers are behind closed doors to consider whether South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley illegally lobbied while a member of the House.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  South Carolina's Governor faces allegations she engaged in illegal lobbying while a member of the House.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  South Carolina's House Ethics panel is holding a public hearing over allegations Gov. Nikki Haley engaged in illegal lobbying while a member of the South Carolina House.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  A Republican activist wants an appeals court to overrule a judge's dismissal of his lawsuit accusing Gov. Nikki Haley of illegal lobbying while she was a state representative.

Friday, September 02, 2011  One of Gov. Nikki Haley's top deputies is leaving to join the University of South Carolina.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010  A high-ranking Army general won't be fired or formally reprimanded after urging troops to lobby against the repeal of a ban on openly gay military service.

Friday, April 03, 2009  THE INFLUENCE GAME: Chicago has an ally in the White House in bid for the 2016 Olympic Games.

Monday, March 30, 2009  Politically strong NRA uses lobbying, money to press gun rights