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Friday, April 26, 2013  The Senate passed a bill Thursday imposing state and local sales taxes on Internet purchases, but opponents believe they can kill the bill in the House.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A House panel has advanced a bill allowing South Carolina school districts to get creative with school hours.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Any resolution of the disputes over a $35 million South Carolina cruise terminal in Charleston is now well in the future.

Monday, December 24, 2012  Activists said they would rather fall off the cliff than agree to a compromise that includes tax increases for any Americans, no matter how high their income.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin joined bus passengers Thursday on a ride to show support for the Transportation Penny sales tax.

Saturday, October 20, 2012  South Carolina's four freshmen congressmen say they want to continue to fight for limited government and reduced spending, while their Democratic opponents accuse them of contributing to gridlock in Washington.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Updated with a poll: Here are 5 reasons why gay marriage supporters believe they can end losing streak in 2012

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson says he's one of the only lawmakers in South Carolina who is politically incorrect enough to favor a new port terminal in Jasper County.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  The South Carolina House has unanimously approved a bill ensuring that a fetus which survives an abortion attempt is not treated as medical waste.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  A state Senate panel has approved a bill that would ban drivers from calling, texting or reading electronic messages in South Carolina's work or school zones.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  A bill that would prohibit state money from being used for sex change surgeries for prison inmates is one step closer to becoming law.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  Romney says he focuses on middle class, not the very poor - because they get 'ample' help

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  Key Washington state Senate gay marriage vote set for Wednesday

Monday, July 25, 2011  Couples wed in New York state on 1st day same-sex marriages are legal; protesters vow to fight it

Wednesday, March 09, 2011  Lawmakers: Illinois governor to abolish death penalty at signing ceremony in Capitol