South Carolina Statehouse Blog

Columbia, S.C. - April 16, 2009 - Governor Mark Sanford issued the following statement on the lawsuit filed today over the stimulus:
“Our own Attorney General and the White House have already confirmed what we’ve long believed on this issue, that this administration has the sole authority to ask for these funds, not the legislature - […]

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Columbia, S.C. - April 15, 2009 - Governor Mark Sanford today issued the following statement on Tax Day:
“Today it’s worth noting the fact that we are at a truly frightening tipping point with regard to federal spending, and the consequences it will have for every current -and especially future - taxpayer here in South Carolina,” […]

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The following is an Op-Ed written by Governor Mark Sanford.
A stimulus option for South Carolina
By Mark Sanford
Though we are constitutionally guaranteed free speech, it is illegal to walk into a crowded movie theatre and yell the word “fire” if there is not one. Unfortunately much has been suggested over the last few weeks – as […]

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Today, Governor Sanford held another press conference to discuss the certification of stimulus money. The following is video of his remarks in their entirety followed by the Question and Answer session.

Q&A

Also, here is the letter Governor Sanford sent to Peter Orszag:
Letter to Peter Orszag

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Governor Reverses His Decision on Stimulus
Decision benefits SC citizens who will have to repay funds either way
(Columbia, SC) – Contrary to the Governor’s attempt yesterday to ignore the stimulus deadline and possibly lose funds meant for South Carolina, today Governor Mark Sanford reversed his decision and announced his intent to certify all stimulus funds slated […]

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