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Friday, November 6, 2009

Graham Gitmo amendment voted down

by Susan Trautsch on November 6, 2009

in Crime & Courts, Legislature, News, Politics & Government

Sen. Lindsay Graham

The U.S. Senate voted down Senator Lindsey Graham’s amendment barring 9/11 terrorists from federal district court.  What’s known as the Graham Amendment would have prohibited the Obama Administration from trying anyone accused of plotting the 9/11 attacks on America in federal district court. Graham supports the use of military commissions instead. U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham stated after the Senate voted down the Graham Amendment 54-45, that he “was very disappointed.”

Graham says that trying 9/11 terrorists, in civilian court gives them the same constitutional rights American citizens enjoy. He added that civilian trials will also place our own national security at risk. [click to continue…]

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Climate change a state issue, too

by Ashley Byrd 11/6/09 3:57 PM

As climate change debate heats up on Capitol Hill, states are also taking a closer look at what should be done—if anything. One reason, says Bob Perry of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, is the states will be affected –and funded.
“Federal legislation is on the table right now, and there’s a great deal [...]

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Santee Cooper, Clemson release turbine visibility photos

by Michael Brown 11/6/09 1:59 PM

Photo simulation of wind turbines off coast
South Carolina’s state-owned electric and water utility, Santee Cooper, contracted with Clemson University to produce turbine simulation photos showing what these large windmills would look like off of the SC coast. Santee Cooper spokesperson Mollie Gore explains: “Using actual photos taken from the coast line, and using Wind-Pro software [...]

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SC couple sues security company for negligence

by Michael Brown 11/6/09 1:16 PM

A Georgia security company is being sued by a Palmetto Bluff couple for hiring a guard accused of setting fires. Norman and Marjorie Agin is suing Norred and Associates and two Palmetto Bluff security directors for negligence.
The Island Packet of Hilton Head reports the couple said the company failed to investigate four fires that were [...]

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Using pesticides, read directions

by Tom Hayes 11/6/09 11:32 AM

Investigators in Anderson County say that the overuse of insect foggers may have caused the death of a 10 month old boy who died Sunday of cardiac arrest after experiencing trouble breathing. The baby’s mother and two year old brother are currently hospitalized after experiencing respiratory distress. Authorities discovered that the mother overused insect foggers [...]

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