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Ex-SC Gov. Sanford reclaims House seat in comeback

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:47:40 -0400

WASHINGTON - Republican Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor whose extramarital affair derailed his political career, returned to Congress on Wednesday with his Argentine "soul mate" at his side.

DelaIsla: Government of wolves ruled by pigs

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:48:55 -0400

By JOSE de la ISLA - The matter concerning Jason Richwine, the Heritage Foundation, and a misleading report about immigration is moving off the blotter far too fast. It needs a closer look.

Mark Sanford renews career, must build reputation

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:59:21 -0400

CHARLESTON, South Carolina - Mark Sanford is headed back to Congress after reviving his political career and winning his old House seat.

Editorial: On immigration, the GOP's split widens

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:51:07 -0400

An editorial / By DALE McFEATTERS - The current U.S. Congress is unique in having three political parties: one Democratic and two Republican.

Study sets off immigration bill squabble

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:41:31 -0400

WASHINGTON - A bipartisan Senate immigration bill would cost the government a net $6.3 trillion over the next 50 years to provide benefits for millions of people now living in the U.S. illegally, the Heritage Foundation said in a report Monday, setting off a fierce dispute with fellow conservatives who attacked the study as flawed and political.

Connelly re-elected as chairman of SC Republicans

Sat, 04 May 2013 15:01:05 -0400

COLUMBIA, South Carolina - South Carolina Republicans have re-elected Chad Connelly as their leader.

US Sen Cruz headlining annual SC Republican dinner

Fri, 03 May 2013 04:07:37 -0400

COLUMBIA, South Carolina - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is serving as the keynote speaker at an annual fundraiser for the South Carolina Republican Party.