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Tuesday, September 25, 2012  A federal lawsuit is challenging South Carolina's highest court's decision to let a state Senate candidate once removed from the ballot to remain in the race.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the Florence Regional Airport by the United States.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  The Florence Regional Airport is fighting a federal lawsuit filed by the U.S. for overpayment of rent to the airport.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  A House committee is scheduled to debate a measure that would suspend the unemployment benefits of anyone who fails a drug test as part of a job application.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  White House hopeful Ron Paul says he likes the idea of states deciding which federal laws they shouldn't have to follow because they deem them unconstitutional.

Sunday, January 08, 2012  A federal law says states and localities with a history of discrimination cannot change any voting procedures without first getting approval from the Justice Department or a federal court in Washington.

Tuesday, March 01, 2011  South Carolina legislators have come up with a bright idea: make the Palmetto State a rebel and refuge for incandescent light makers.

Monday, January 31, 2011  A new restriction on catching nine fish species went into effect Monday that sets annual catch limits on nine species of fish, including several grouper species.

Thursday, October 21, 2010  The Republican seeking to become South Carolina's next attorney general says it's imperative the state stay in the forefront of a federal lawsuit over President Obama's health care reform package.

Sunday, August 15, 2010  South Carolina's attorney general could spend as much as $700,000 on three lawsuits against the federal government that some say are politically motivated.

Thursday, July 08, 2010  Suspended Atlantic Beach mayor Retha Pierce and her supporters have filed a $50 million lawsuit against two state lawmakers and a long list of other officials.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010  A former Darlington police officer filed a federal lawsuit against the city and the chief of police.

Monday, March 22, 2010  South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster is again promising a legal challenge of the health care reform measure passed by the U.S. House.

Friday, March 19, 2010  South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster says he and Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum are ready to file a federal lawsuit if health care reform legislation passes.

Thursday, February 04, 2010  Three Columbia police officers are accused of falsely arresting a man outside a Five Points bar and then lying in an official police report to cover it up, according to a federal lawsuit.