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Thursday, March 21, 2013  South Carolina Schools Superintendent Mick Zais says congressional action averted the continuation of a $36 million federal punishment over special education spending.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  It was the 33rd time in 18 months, but the measure is doomed to fail in the Senate

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  GOP casts repeal of Obama's health care law as a chance to stop a tax

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  City of Columbia boil water advisory repealed

Thursday, March 22, 2012  Gay rights advocates revel after New Hampshire lawmakers kill measure to repeal same-sex marriage

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  The City of Columbia Water Works has repealed a boil water advisory for some residents.

Thursday, November 24, 2011  GOP presidential contenders' inconsistencies on gay marriage underscore New Hampshire repeal effort

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  Will the Supreme Court settle the nation's health care debate? Not likely, both sides say

Thursday, November 03, 2011  Chapin officials are advising water customers on Water Oak Trail and Oak Trace Court, in Lexington County, that they no longer need to boil their water prior to drinking or cooking.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  A repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” went into effect on Tuesday.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  Military portrays repeal of gay ban as business-as-usual, after months of preparation

Friday, September 16, 2011  Rep. Joe Wilson and another Republican on the House Armed Services Committee are asking Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to delay the new policy allowing gays to serve openly in the military.

Monday, August 22, 2011  Texas has highest uninsured rate; Perry would repeal Obama overhaul with no clear alternative

Friday, July 22, 2011  The Pentagon is expected to certify the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell later today.  What is the impact?

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  Military chaplains seek protection for troops who share beliefs on gay service members