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Entries from August 2010

PRESS RELEASE: Mulvaney Invites Speaker Pelosi to SC-5

August 16th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Mulvaney: “I would welcome the opportunity to have you and Mr. Spratt, together, educate us on the supposed virtues of government-run health care.”
Lancaster, S.C. - State Senator Mick Mulvaney, Republican candidate for Congress (SC-5), today sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi asking her to add the 5th Congressional District of South Carolina to […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Governor Questions Burdensome Tuition Hikes at Taxpayer-Funded Colleges

August 16th, 2010 · No Comments

URGES STATE LEADERS TO CALL ‘TIME OUT’ ON PRICEY NEW CAPTIAL PROJECTS
Columbia, S.C. - August 16, 2010 - In light of the recent trend among South Carolina colleges and universities to solve budgeting challenges by raising tuition costs on students, Gov. Mark Sanford today issued the following statement and proposal:
“Given that it’s becoming increasingly clear […]

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PRESS RELEASE: A Letter to District 79

August 13th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Dear Friends, Constituents of House District 79 and the people of South Carolina,
As your State Representative, I have been blessed with the honor of serving you and taking your concerns and voices with me to the State House. This is a privilege that I have taken very seriously. Thank you for entrusting this office to […]

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Tags: Anton Gunn · Press Release · Representatives

PRESS RELEASE: State Bailout Increases Taxes, Furthers Failed Policies

August 10th, 2010 · 7 Comments

Mulvaney: “There was a time when John Spratt would’ve been up in arms over increasing taxes during a deep recession. Clearly, those times have changed.” Lancaster, S.C. - State Senator Mick Mulvaney, Republican candidate for Congress (SC-5), today released the following statement criticizing John Spratt and Congressional leaders for passing a bill that permanently raises […]

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PRESS RELEASE: South Carolina Scores Top National Rankings for Business Climate

August 10th, 2010 · 3 Comments

GOVERNOR URGES CONTINUED EFFORTS IN WAKE OF ENCOURAGING SUCCESSESColumbia, S.C. - August 10, 2010 - Gov. Mark Sanford today commented on a string of encouraging national rankings for South Carolina’s business climate. Last week, Business Facilities magazine ranked South Carolina Number 1 nationally for “Economic Growth Potential,” Number 4 nationally for “Best Business Climate,” and […]

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Tags: Governor · Mark Sanford · Press Release