Author: Associated Press

Bill that would ban most abortions in South Carolina moves closer to final approval

SC Governor McMaster has promised to sign the bill that would make it illegal to get almost all abortions

State Rep. Cezar McKnight, D-Kingstree, speaks during a House Judiciary Committee meeting on a bill that would likely ban all abortions in the state,. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 in Columbia, S.C. The bill has already passed the Senate. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins) COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A proposal that would likely ban almost all abortions in South Carolina moved closer Tuesday…

Dems propose $1,400 payments as part of Biden virus relief

WASHINGTON (AP) – Democrats on the US House Ways and Means Committee are proposing an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals, bolstered unemployment benefits and more generous tax breaks for families with children and for lower earners. The panel is unveiling its bill as Congress starts piecing together a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. The plan is expected to…