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INDEPENDENT CONSERVATIVE VOICE OF UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA FOR 30+ YRS

First Published & Printed in 1994

INDEPENDENT CONSERVATIVE VOICE OF
UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA FOR OVER 30 YEARS!

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Details: By James "Chip" Moore; Published: 15 May 2013

Devanny educates on Jeffersonian culture

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Americans are slowly losing their independence in an age where big business and big government go hand in hand.

“If you wish to revive Jeffersonianism then you have to revive the culture of Jeffersonianism,” said Dr. John Devanny, an associate scholar with the Abbeville Institute.

According to Devanny, Thomas Jefferson had the “rightful remedy” to tyranny. While speaking to the Greenville Tea Party on May 9, Devanny explained that the Jefferson Republic is dependent on ownership.

“You must have people that own farms and own small businesses in order to secure a republic,” said Devanny.

Details: By Bob Dill, Publisher; Published: 15 May 2013

Individuals Benefiting Financially from Business with County Agencies may now legally serve on their Governing Boards

After several months of maneuvering and one vote of disapproval, seven members of Greenville County Council voted Tuesday, May 7 to repeal important ethical requirements for serving on county boards and commissions. The ordinance was repealed that prohibited individuals who themselves, their employer or family members benefit financially, through contracts or other arrangements with Greenville County government entities from serving on the boards or commissions that govern those taxpayer supported organizations.

Details: By Bob Dill, Publisher; Published: 08 May 2013

“Fearless” Texan Backed by DeMint Rising Force in GOP

Sen-Cruz-Headlines South Carolina Republicans honored Former Senator Jim DeMint and his wife, Saturday, May 4, during the 46th annual Silver Elephant Celebration in Columbia. Texas Senator Ted Cruz was the dynamic guest speaker.

Cruz, whose parents escaped Castro’s Cuba, said he would not be in the United States Senate today were it not for Jim DeMint who campaigned for him and several other conservative senators including Rand Paul and Marco Rubio, who are making headlines in Washington. (More about DeMint in the next issue).

Cruz connected with his South Carolina audience immediately by invoking the name Travis and another South Carolinian who fought to the death in defense of the Alamo.

Details: By Mike Scruggs; Published: 08 May 2013

The Heritage Foundation has just released its cost estimate for the Amnesty portion only of the Schumer-Rubio or "Gang-of-Eight" U.S. Senate "comprehensive immigration reform" bill, S.477. The Heritage report's author, Robert Rector, believes $6.3 Trillion is a conservative minimal estimate.

Adding $6.3 Trillion to an already dangerous $16.5 Trillion debt is reason enough for public alarm or for any sane member of Congress to vote against it. However, the Schumer-Rubio Senate bill contains far more special interest goodies than amnesty, as disastrous as amnesty for 11 million illegal immigrants would be.

Details: By Bob Dill, Publisher; Published: 24 April 2013

Details: By James "Chip" Moore; Published: 24 April 2013

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In 2009 Greenville County installed dual electric car charging stations with funds awarded through the Recovery Act: County of Greenville, SC Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. These stations are located outside of 301 University Ridge. For over three years these charging stations have been available to the public free of charge.

The electricity that powers each station ties into the building’s electricity and is not a separate entity. Although it is reported that the stations are used sparingly, the funds to support these stations come out of the building’s electricity fund.

The purpose of the award is to implement the County’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy in order to reduce fossil fuel emissions; reduce total energy use of eligible entities; and improve energy efficiency in the building sector, transportation sector, and other appropriate sectors, along with creating jobs.

Details: By Bob Dill, Publisher; Published: 24 April 2013

Sen. Tim Scott Headlined Convention Speakers

Betty-Poe---GOP-Chairman More than 500 delegates from precincts across Greenville County elected Betty Poe to serve another term as Chairman of the Greenville County Republican Party. Mrs. Poe has devoted more than a decade of her life almost exclusively to strengthening the Republican Party in Greenville County and South Carolina. As president of the Greenville County Republican Women’s Club, president of the South Carolina Federation of Republican Women and chairman of the Greenville County Republican Party, Betty Poe is known across the nation as the Republican woman of action in the Palmetto State. She recently became the first South Carolinian in more than three decades to be elected to an office of vice president on the staff of the National Federation of Republican Women.