25 01, 2013

$1 million pledge to help CofC open vegetarian cafeteria – WCIV

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A $1 million pledge to the College of Charleston will help the Jewish Studies Center open a vegetarian dining facility. "This generous gift is a testament to the transformational impact of the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program on our campus and in the community," says College of Charleston President P. George Benson.  "We are extremely grateful

25 01, 2013

Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford will run for old seat – Associated Press

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"He probably will have to apologize at public functions and then talk about what he's learned about himself," said Jeri Cabot, a political scientist from The College of Charleston. "It's still going to be an issue because you're asking people for their vote." http://www.oregonlive.com/today/index.ssf/2013/01/former_south_carolina_gov_mark.html

25 01, 2013

Ex-S.C. gov Mark Sanford launches political comeback- USA TODAY

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Gibbs Knotts, chairman of the political science department at the College of Charleston, said the district's conservatism is a factor. "We're in a conservative district in a very conservative state," Knotts said. "It's not just economic conservatism ... but there are also a high number of socially conservative voters. It may be very difficult for

25 01, 2013

House passes ‘no budget, no pay’ bill, but is it unconstitutional? – Christian Science Monitor

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So it all comes down to the meaning of “vary.” Some experts say the language is clever and passes muster. “I suspect this passes Constitutional scrutiny,” writes Jordan Ragusa, associate professor of political science at the College of Charleston, at the Rule 22 congressional politics blog. http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/DC-Decoder/2013/0123/House-passes-no-budget-no-pay-bill-but-is-it-unconstitutional?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter