...leadership," University of South Carolina political scientist Blease Graham said. Reach Kirsten Singleton at (803) 414-6611 or kirsten.singleton@morris.com.

...a say over) all his appointments, so the House has decided to just let it go."Reach Kirsten Singleton at (803) 414-6611 or kirsten.singleton@morris.com.

...the bill heads over to the Senate, which already has introduced similar legislation. Reach Kirsten Singleton at 803-414-6611 or kirsten.singleton@morris.com.

...added, "By hooking up with them on the economy, we may have additional leverage." Reach Kirsten Singleton at (803) 414-6611 or kirsten.singleton@morris.com.

...of SCHIP - Greater access to health care for adults - Increased child-care subsidies Reach Kirsten Singleton at (803) 414-6611 or kirsten.singleton@morris.com.

...Aiken," said Joy Stanley, the human resources director for Aiken County schools. Reach Kirston Singleton at (803) 414-6611 or kirsten.singleton@morris.com.

...business, and community leaders who say the time to act on global climate change is now." Reach Kirsten Singleton at (803) 414-6611 or kirsten.singleton@morris.com.

...attract and retain minority teachers, a population that has been declining in the state. Reach Kirsten Singleton at (803) 414-6611 or kirsten.singleton@morris.com.

...and procedures. The way to do that is to get more bang for our health care dollar. Reach Kirsten Singleton at (803) 414-6611 or kirsten.singleton@morris.com.

...they're doing that," Mr. Merrill said. "I think we probably need to follow their lead." Reach Kirsten Singleton 803-414-6611 or kirsten.singleton@morris.com