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Gov. Sanford Faces 37 Charges Of Lawbreaking By Ethics Panel

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:49:26 +0000

South Carolina's ethics commission is investigating 37 allegations of lawbreaking by Gov. Mark Sanford in connection with travel and use of campaign funds -- charges his lawyer described just last week as "minor, technical matters." Sanford is accused of violating ethics laws barring ...

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McMaster holding off on Sanford ruling, obvs

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:01:59 +0000

Sometimes, journalists have to write bullshit process stories when they already know the outcome. We’d be surprised if Associated Press writer Jim Davenport didn’t break out in a massive yawn while penning, “ AG not close to decision on SC gov ethics case .” The ...

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Report lists 37 ethics charges against Sanford

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:05:15 +0000

COMMISSION RELEASES 17-PAGE COMPLAINT AGAINST GOVERNOR A panel that has been investigating Mark Sanford said Monday that they had found 37 cases of probable cause against the disgraced governor. The South Carolina Ethics Commission released a 17-page complaint to support allegations that ...

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The Associated Press: SC gov faces 37 charges he broke state ethics laws

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:47:39 +0000

18 hours ago COLUMBIA, S.C. South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford faces ethics charges he broke state laws more than three dozen times by violating rules on airplane travel and campaign money, according to details of the allegations released Monday. It's up to the state attorney general to decide ...

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Ethics Commission ruling is useless

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:42:23 +0000

The ruling coming out of the State Ethics Commission on Wednesday has as much use as a fish needs a bicycle. Somebody please tell us what the hell point is it when The State ’s lede on the story is about the most stupid goddamn thing we’ve read from the paper yet. A state ...

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Impeachment committee gets underway

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:03:38 +0000

Today, the ad-hoc House committee on the impeachment of Gov. Mark Sanford had its first meeting to discuss the resolution put forward by Rep. Greg Delleney and set the plan for which the committee will discuss the issue and formulate a report. Speaker of the House Bobby Harrell led off the ...

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Laundry list of charges fall on Sanford

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:35:04 +0000

The State Ethics Commission report on Gov. Mark Sanford ’s indiscretions regarding use of state money and campaign dollars was released today, but we’re not sure if this thing is really worth a damn or not. A few of these charges, here or there, might lead to a fine or a stern rebuke from the ...

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Holiday Open House for the Sanfords

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:02:03 +0000

The estranged wife of the South Carolina governor will spend next week with their sons decorating the official mansion, where they no longer live.

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Impeachment panel wants detailed answers on Sanford's trip

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:25:19 +0000

A House panel taking up an impeachment resolution against Gov. Mark Sanford Tuesday said it wants detailed answers about the governor's secret trip to Argentina last June. The committee, in its initial meeting, discussed whether to call witnesses or take sworn affidavits, meaning members of ...

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Sanford facing impeachment hearing

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:05:15 +0000

The South Carolina House will hold its first impeachment hearing Tuesday to air the case against Mark Sanford.

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Sanford fired

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:40:37 +0000

Oh, laffs. Wouldn’t it be funny, though, if we really could fire Gov. Mark Sanford ? No drawn-out impeachment, just pull the trigger and call it a day. That would make the 2010 session a lot more interesting with a gubernatorial candidate in the executive instead of a discredited lamest ...

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Panel charges Sanford with 37 ethics violations

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:39:16 +0000

The S.C. Ethics Commission has charged S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford with 37 counts of breaking state ethics laws. The commission filed its charges last week but only released them Monday. Those charges allege that, in 18 instances, Sanford authorized, approved or allowed the purchase of ...

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Unlucky No. 37: S.C. Gov Faces That Many Charges He Broke Ethics Laws

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:21:38 +0000

Gov. Mark Sanford faces civil charges which carry maximum $74,000 in fines. Mark Sanford - South Carolina - Law - Ethics - Recreation

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37 ethics charges dropped on Sanford

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:00:21 +0000

South Carolina's Ethics Commission hits Gov. Mark Sanford with 37 violations.

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Gov. Sanford Faces 37 Ethics Charges in S. Carolina

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:25:10 +0000

Mark Sanford of South Carolina will face formal ethics charges on 37 counts of using his office for personal financial gain, according to a list of accusations issued Monday by the State Ethics Commission. The charges include spending state money on business-class plane tickets, instead of ...

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Sanford Facing Impeachment

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:45:04 +0000

It looks like (thankfully) that South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford is soon to be out of a job. Legislators are working on impeachment of the slimeball.

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Porn Star Sasha Grey on Mark Sanford - Newsweek 2010

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:47:57 +0000

Instead of making a 21st-century apology, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford decided to take it “old school,” comparing his extramarital affairs to that of King David. Why not just say you find Pinocchio’s story interesting? Or, let’s see—Bill Clinton, Eliot Spitzer, John Edwards, John Ensign ...

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Impeachment meeting ready to go

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:43:05 +0000

It’s Impeachment Meeting Eve. Fired up and ready to go? They’re getting the logistics nailed down, and it’s looking like it’s going to be a crowded affair. Rep. Jim Harrison will be chairing the committee, and will be joined by Reps. Greg Delleney , Walt McLeod , James ...

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Found: Shaniya Davis

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:18:50 +0000

A local NBC affiliate is reporting that police believe they have found the body of 5-year old Shaniya Davis, whose mother has been charged with prostituting her. I have this via a text message, and it hasn’t made it onto the wires yet, so I can’t provide a link. Sorry. UPDATE: ...

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Ethics Troubles Loom Large for S.C. Governor

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:06:14 +0000

Looks like South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford’s extramarital activities, which were brought to light publicly last summer by a faux Appalachian Trail excursion (by way of Argentina), aren’t going to be wiped from the record anytime soon. In fact, Sanford is now looking at 37 ...

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