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Republican Party ElePhax E-Mail Delivery: scgopcom@logicsouth.com 1508 Lady Street Columbia, S.C. 29201 Phone: (803) 988-8440 Fax: (803) 988-8444 www.scgop.comWeekly Highlights From The South Carolina Republican Party January 24, 2002
Senate Committee OKs Ten Commandments Bill The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill late Tuesday that would require South Carolina public schools to set up a display that includes the Ten Commandments, the Magna Carta, the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. “We've taken an important first step toward improving character education in South Carolina schools,” said Sen. John Hawkins, who is sponsoring the bill. “The legislation would reinforce the values of honesty and integrity in public schools.” In addition to requiring schools to set up a permanent display, the bill would establish a “Respect for Law Day” on Sept. 17 in which students would learn about the history, evolution and importance of the rule of law in modern society. Sept. 17 is the anniversary of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Hawkins said his proposal would survive any constitutional challenge because it would portray the Ten Commandments in its historical perspective. “They say you can't teach religion, but you can teach about religion,” said Hawkins, R-Spartanburg. “It's impossible to teach about the history of Western law unless you discuss the Ten Commandments.” Hawkins said the bill passed committee despite unexpected opposition from Democrats. “I was under the impression that Governor Hodges supports using the Ten Commandments as part of an overall character education effort,” Hawkins said. “If he could lend his voice to this effort, I know this bill would pass the full Senate with little difficulty.”
Americans Trust President, Republicans An analysis of recent public opinion surveys shows that: Americans believe war, recession and government overspending have caused the federal budget deficit. In an NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll released this morning, 36% say the war on terrorism is the biggest cause of the budget deficit, while 28% point to the recession. A CNN/USA Today/Gallup Poll released last week shows that when asked about the deficit, 40% blame government overspending, 30% the war, and 17% the recession. Only 9% say last year's tax cut is the main reason for the deficit. The President and Republicans are favored over Democrats to handle both the economy and the budget. “When it comes to dealing with the tough choices involved in the federal budget, both in deciding how much Americans should pay in taxes and funding needed federal programs,” the public favors President Bush's approach over Congressional Democrats' - 50% to 38% (CNN/USA Today/Gallup). 66% approve of the President's handling of the economy (Bloomberg). Americans trust Republicans over Democrats on the key issues of the economy and the federal budget deficit by six points - 47% to 41% (CNN/USA Today/Gallup).
Calendar of Events Lexington Co. GOP Women MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 5:30-7:30PM Speakers: Agric. Comm. Les Tindal & Rep. Charles Sharpe Carolina Wings, #6 & 378 Mickey Lindler 803-781-2349 Richland Co. GOP MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 6:00PM Executive Committee Meeting State GOP HQ, 1508 Lady St. Shell Suber 803-736-3110 Spartanburg Co. GOP MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 7:00PM Exec. Comm. Meeting / Chairman Candidates' Debate: Katon Dawson, Cyndi Mosteller, Tommy Windsor Spartanburg Co. Admin. Bldg. North Church Street Rick Beltram 864-969-9601 SC Federation GOP Women SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 10:30AM Quarterly Board Meeting Speakers: Katon Dawson, Cyndi Mosteller, Tommy Windsor Seawells, Columbia Jan Allgood 864-261-6828 Greenville Co. GOP MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 7:00PM Executive Committee Meeting Greenville Tech, Verne Smith Resource Ctr. Ed Foulke 864-232-7000 Greenville Co. GOP First Monday MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, NOON Luncheon Ramada Inn, 1001 S. Church St. Deb Sofield 864-239-0116 Horry Co. GOP MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 6:30PM First Monday Meeting Speaker: Larry Richter HCRP Headquarters, Myrtle Sq. Mall Duane Oliver 843-916-4445 Spartanburg First Monday Club MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Speaker: Sec. of St. Jim Miles Wade's Restaurant 1000 North Pine Street Gerald Emory 864-579-3033 Summerville GOP Women MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 11:30AM Gilligan's Restaurant, Ladson Road Johnette Connelley 843-832-0124 Horry Co. GOP SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 6:30PM Annual Elephant Ball Wyndham Myrtle Beach Resort Jim Jamison 843-449-2233 |
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