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Trump commutes sentence of former Rep. George Santos

Courtesy: Francis Chung/APGeorge Santos is seen in the House chamber shortly before the State of the Union address at the US Capitol on March 7PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP ANNOUNCED HE IS COMMUTING THE SENTENCE OF FORMER CONGRESSMAN GEORGE SANTOS, RELEASING HIM FROM PRISON IMMEDIATELY. SANTOS HAD BEEN SERVING A SEVEN-YEAR SENTENCE FOR THE FRAUD CHARGES THAT GOT HIM OUSTED FROM CONGRESS….

Government Shutdown: Who’s Affected

(AP)–ABC NEWS  Thousands of federal employees began their weekends gripped with doubt, uncertain of when they’ll be able to return to work and how long they’ll have to go without being paid after a bitter political dispute in Washington triggered a government shutdown. Many government operations will continue — U.S. troops will stay at their posts and mail will get…

SC State House plans furlough

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The House of Representatives is taking an additional week off this week. House leaders say the furlough saves South Carolina taxpayers about $77,000. Upon returning in late February, the House is expected to continue to address a number of  issues that may include education and roads. Categories: Local News, News Tags: ABC Columbia, government, South Carolina,…