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United States · United StatesThe US government shut down on Wednesday, after congressional Democrats refused to support a Republican plan to extend funding for federal departments unless they won a series of concessions centered on healthcare.See the Story
This week: Senate returns with clock ticking toward shutdown
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Voting · ColumbiaCOLUMBIA., S.C. (WSPA) -- A Richland County Circuit Court judge ruled Wednesday that the State Election Commission (SEC) can share voter data with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The SEC Interim Director, Jenny Wooten, said most of the information requested by the DOJ is already publicly available or can be purchased by any registered voter in South Carolina. "The SEC remains committed to transparency, safeguarding the security of South Ca…See the Story
Ruling: SC Election Commission Can Share Voter Data with DOJ
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Alex Murdaugh · South CarolinaSAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Former banker Russell Laffitte has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, officials announced Monday. Former CEO at Palmetto State Bank, Laffitte pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud and three counts of misapplication of bank funds. Laffitte was a co-conspirator to Alex Murdaugh, the Lowcountry attorney who was found guil…See the Story
Murdaugh Fraud 'Co-Conspirator' Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison
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