Wall Street Journal
Douglas Holtz-Eakin
President Barack Obama took office promising to lead from the center and solve big problems. He has exerted enormous political energy attempting to reform the nation’s health-care system. But the biggest economic problem facing the nation is not health care. It’s the deficit. Recently, the White House signaled that it will get [...]
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Trey Gowdy outperformed U.S. Rep. Bob Inglis in fundraising during the third quarter of 2008, though the incumbent congressman still has raised more money this election cycle and has more cash on hand, according to the latest information from the Federal Election Commission.
Gowdy, the 7th Circuit solicitor, is one of four Republican challengers seeking Inglis’ [...] -
GREER — A 4th Congressional District candidate forum began calmly enough Monday, but it got heated as the night progressed and ended with a terse exchange between incumbent U.S. Rep. Bob Inglis and 7th Circuit Solicitor Trey Gowdy.
“Do you teach that in Sunday School — to follow the rules, except when others [...]
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GREER — U.S. Rep. Bob Inglis faced his Republican challengers Monday night, saying an economic recovery is at hand and the question is whether South Carolina is best positioned to benefit from the rebound.
Inglis, in his sixth term from the 4th Congressional District, said that as the effects of the recession recede, the question for [...] -
(Wellford, SC)—Wellford Mayor Sallie Peake is rescinding her controversial “no chase” policy, saying she is following the example of an embattled South Carolina congressman.
“I’m like Joe Wilson,“ says Peake. “He was forced to apologize. I’m changing (the policy) not because I want to, but because I’ve been asked to.“
Three weeks ago, Peake sent a memo [...] -
A Spartanburg man was sentenced to three consecutive life in prison sentences Tuesday for armed abduction and attempted murder of a local chiropractor.
The jury deliberated less than 20 minutes before convicting James J. Barnett, 49, of armed robbery, assault and battery with intent to kill and kidnapping of Dr. William M. Decken of Roebuck, according [...]
