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Monday, June 17, 2013  Vote for the Cat: Kitten vies for mayor of Mexican city, promising to sleep most of the day

Friday, May 31, 2013  In unwanted way, ricin letters highlight New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's stature in gun-laws debate

Thursday, May 30, 2013  In the wake of state and federal investigations, three town leaders resigned Thursday night.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  One of the letters containing traces of the poison ricin refer to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's gun control efforts

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann says she won't run for re-election in 2014

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The South Carolina House is delaying debate on its amended ethics package.

Monday, April 22, 2013  U.S. Reps. Mick Mulvaney and Jeff Duncan are holding a joint town hall in a county they both represent.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  A South Carolina House panel has advanced a bill that increases politicians' income disclosure, steps up penalties for ethics violations and eliminates legislative ethics panels.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The South Carolina Republican Party has canceled a 1st Congressional District debate that had been planned for next week.

Friday, February 01, 2013  U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan is touring his South Carolina district to talk about the debate over gun laws.

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

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Senators Grassley, Reid, Manchin: Let's have a debate on guns, violence, and mental health

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Economists from the University of South Carolina are predicting stable economic growth across several of the state's industries in the upcoming year.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Changing times: Politicians' tears seen more often as winners and losers dare to show emotions

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.