rssMark Sanford Raises the Stakes
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 11:03 am
- 7 Comments
Phil Klein has the letter Gov. Mark Sanford (R-S.C.) sent to the White House vis-a-vis his refusal of $700 million of stimulus cash. The headline is probably Sanford’s call for President Obama to “immediately condemn and put an end to this unnecessary politicization” by commanding the DNC to pull anti-Sanford ads. The larger point:
In the spirit of moving forward, I’d offer the following as a clarification to our using a portion of the stimulus funds to paying down our state’s sizable debt. With regard to the Education Stabilization Fund monies (ARRA § 14002(a)(1)) that must be used “for the support of * education,” we think it would be consistent with statutory requirements to use this $577 million to pay down the roughly $579 million of principal for State School Facilities Bonds and Research University Infrastructure Bonds over two years. This would immediately free up over $162 million in debt service in the first two years and save roughly $125 million in interest payments over the next 13 years, which could then be directed towards other educational purposes – just as paying off a mortgage early frees up the typical monthly payment for other uses.
He’s not giving this up.
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7 Comments
Comment posted March 17, 2009 @ 9:51 am
He's completely missing the point of STIMULUS. What a moron. He's also trying to get into a fight with the White House to burnish his 2012 creds. It's ludicrous!
Comment posted March 17, 2009 @ 12:19 pm
Time to pull all the federal money going to Sanford Carolina. Let Marky be responsible to his constituents for it.
Comment posted March 17, 2009 @ 5:16 pm
“I think it's time for Mark Sanford to quit being pen pals with the White House and take the money”
State Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler says Governor Mark Sanford needs to spend less time writing letters to President Barack Obama about stimulus funds and more time finding jobs for South Carolinians.
WATCH THE VIDEO ON THIS LINK
http://www.wolo.com/index.php?option=com_conten…
Comment posted March 18, 2009 @ 4:57 pm
2008 South Carolina Constitution
ARTICLE XV.
IMPEACHMENT
SECTION 1. Power of impeachment; vote required; suspension of officer impeached.
The House of Representatives alone shall have the power of impeachment in cases of serious crimes or serious misconduct in office by officials elected on a statewide basis, state judges, and such other state officers as may be designated by law. The affirmative vote of two-thirds of all members elected shall be required for an impeachment. Any officer impeached shall thereby be suspended from office until judgment in the case shall have been pronounced, and the office shall be filled during the trial in such manner as may be provided by law.
When the Governor is impeached, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, or, if he be disqualified, the Senior Justice, shall preside, with a casting vote in all preliminary questions.
http://www.scstatehouse.gov/scconstitution/a15.htm
Comment posted March 18, 2009 @ 7:34 pm
The FBI and Secret Service Concerned About Gov. Mark Sanford's Handling of Security at the Statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina legislators have advanced a bill that would create a new Capitol Police force.
Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell's bill won approval in a Senate Judiciary Committee subcommittee Wednesday and now heads to the full committee for debate. McConnell chairs that committee.
The legislation is a response to security concerns at the Statehouse raised by the FBI and Secret Service and a reaction to Gov. Mark Sanford pulling the Bureau of Protective Services from checkpoints leading into the complex last fall.
Sanford questioned spending on a security system restricting access to a garage beneath the office complex.
http://www.thesunnews.com/575/story/825377.html
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“Lawmakers approved installation of gates, secured doors and a card system to State House buildings, but Sanford ordered the Department of Public Safety to turn off the system and leave guard posts unmanned. DPS is a cabinet agency the governor controls”.
http://thestatecom.typepad.com/ygatoday/2009/03…
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in December Mark Sanford pulled some of the grounds’ security officers from checkpoints at the Statehouse, including the underground garage, irritating some senators who believe safety is being compromised.
“This ought to be a good lesson for some of you about putting too much power in one place.”
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/2009031…
Comment posted March 18, 2009 @ 11:57 pm
2008 South Carolina Constitution
ARTICLE XV.
IMPEACHMENT
SECTION 1. Power of impeachment; vote required; suspension of officer impeached.
The House of Representatives alone shall have the power of impeachment in cases of serious crimes or serious misconduct in office by officials elected on a statewide basis, state judges, and such other state officers as may be designated by law. The affirmative vote of two-thirds of all members elected shall be required for an impeachment. Any officer impeached shall thereby be suspended from office until judgment in the case shall have been pronounced, and the office shall be filled during the trial in such manner as may be provided by law.
When the Governor is impeached, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, or, if he be disqualified, the Senior Justice, shall preside, with a casting vote in all preliminary questions.
http://www.scstatehouse.gov/scconstitution/a15.htm
Comment posted March 19, 2009 @ 2:34 am
The FBI and Secret Service Concerned About Gov. Mark Sanford's Handling of Security at the Statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina legislators have advanced a bill that would create a new Capitol Police force.
Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell's bill won approval in a Senate Judiciary Committee subcommittee Wednesday and now heads to the full committee for debate. McConnell chairs that committee.
The legislation is a response to security concerns at the Statehouse raised by the FBI and Secret Service and a reaction to Gov. Mark Sanford pulling the Bureau of Protective Services from checkpoints leading into the complex last fall.
Sanford questioned spending on a security system restricting access to a garage beneath the office complex.
http://www.thesunnews.com/575/story/825377.html
********************************************************************
“Lawmakers approved installation of gates, secured doors and a card system to State House buildings, but Sanford ordered the Department of Public Safety to turn off the system and leave guard posts unmanned. DPS is a cabinet agency the governor controls”.
http://thestatecom.typepad.com/ygatoday/2009/03…
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in December Mark Sanford pulled some of the grounds’ security officers from checkpoints at the Statehouse, including the underground garage, irritating some senators who believe safety is being compromised.
“This ought to be a good lesson for some of you about putting too much power in one place.”
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/2009031…
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