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Entries from July 2009

PRESS RELEASE: Representative Anton Gunn selected for Liberty Fellowship

July 29th, 2009 · No Comments

Representative Anton Gunn selected for Liberty Fellowship
Gunn one of twenty South Carolina leaders selected to participate in the statewide leadership initiative
Columbia, SC, (July 28, 2009) - State Representative Anton Gunn has been selected among the emerging South Carolina leaders who will participate in the Class of 2011 Liberty Fellowship, the statewide leadership initiative sponsored by […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Gov. Sanford Raises Concerns over Federal REAL ID / PASS ID law

July 21st, 2009 · 1 Comment

Columbia, S.C. * July 21, 2009 * In light of ongoing revisions to the federal REAL ID law * now renamed PASS ID * Gov. Sanford today outlined three main concerns as policymakers in Washington, DC continue modifying what is now widely regarded as an impractical, intrusive federal mandate.
In March of last year, Gov. Sanford […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Now and going forward

July 19th, 2009 · 37 Comments

Now and going forward
By Mark Sanford
I have struggled with how best to convey my regret in letting so many down, and in that regard I realize this op-ed does not do justice to the process of saying “I am sorry.” A handwritten note or phone call would ultimately be more appropriate, but given the number […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Sawyer to Depart Governor’s Office

July 17th, 2009 · No Comments

Columbia, S.C. - July 17, 2009 - Governor Mark Sanford and his Communications Director Joel Sawyer today announced that Sawyer will be departing the Governor’s Office to pursue other opportunities in the private sector, effective Wednesday, August 5.
“It’s truly been an honor to serve both Mark and the people of South Carolina for the past […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Gov. Sanford Issues Statement on Boeing Announcement

July 7th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Columbia, S.C. - July 7, 2009 - Governor Mark Sanford today issued the following statement on Boeing’s announcement that they will purchase Vought Aircraft Industries’ North Charleston facility:
“Boeing’s announcement today is a real testament to the dedicated work of our economic development teams at the state and local levels, and it’s also a testament to […]

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