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Entries from May 2008

South Carolina Trade Mission to Germany

May 9th, 2008 · No Comments

With the current condition of the economy, many states, including South Carolina, are taking matters into their own hands. Just a couple weeks back, Representative Michael Pitts and Representative Jeff Duncan conducted a trade mission to Germany. The goal of this mission was to meet with several businesses to discuss their future operations in South […]

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Tags: 117th · Labor, Commerce, and Industry · Michael Pitts · Representatives

Rep. Joan Brady on the Sex Offender Bill

May 7th, 2008 · 1 Comment

How to protect our nation’s children from the many dangers of this world is always a topic of significance in the United States. South Carolina is one state that’s addressing this important issue with new legislation that would limit where convicted sex offenders can live. Representative Joan Brady of Richland County is the main proponent […]

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Tags: 117th · Bills · House · Joan Brady · Judiciary · Representatives

Rep. Crawford Speaks About HIV Bill

May 7th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Bill S. 970, a bill regarding medical patients’ privacy rights, is set to see debate today. The bill, sponsored by Senator Hutto, specifically states that if a patient has been diagnosed with HIV, the information is strictly confidential. Therefore, in the context of public schools, no administrators may be notified that the given student is […]

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Tags: 117th · Bills · House · Kris Crawford · Medical Affairs · Representatives · Senate