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January 2008


HEARTLAND INSTITUTE
South Carolina Governor Wins Broad Support for Spending Transparency Order

Written By: Sandra Fabry
Published In: Budget & Tax News
Publication Date: February 1, 2008
Publisher: The Heartland Institute

In a move that has the support of conservatives and liberals in the Palmetto State, Gov. Mark Sanford (R) of South Carolina is about to implement executive order 2007-14 mandating the creation of a single searchable Web site for state expenditures. It is to be implemented no later than March 1.

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School choice gains steam

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

School choice encourages parental involvement, a crucial asset for the long-term mission of improving our state's education system...

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Governor's time to get tough

Friday, January 18, 2008

When it comes to government reform, Gov. Mark Sanford didn't mince words in his State of the State speech Wednesday night. If ever there is a time to hold the lawmakers' feet to the fire, this general election year is that time...

The State
Obama’s symbolism here

Posted on Fri, Jan. 11, 2008

I won’t be voting for Barack Obama for president...  However, as the presidential campaign trail now makes its turn toward this state, and as South Carolinians make their final decisions on whom to vote for, it’s worth pausing to take notice of something important that the Obama candidacy means for our corner of America...

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Cutting spending

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Gov. Mark Sanford has proposed a state budget that takes the fiscally responsible path, cutting spending with an eye toward preserving the state's essential services.

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A tight situation - General Assembly

Monday, January 7, 2008

Suppose you had always wanted a bigger house. You and your spouse want a dining room, a larger yard and separate bedrooms for the kids. But you could never afford it...

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