World & Nation
Hundreds of people filled an eight-lane highway Saturday to dedicate the $632-million Ravenel Bridge over the Cooper River, the longest cable-stayed span in North America.
July 17, 2005
A visiting U.S. congressman met unofficially Wednesday with the highest-profile dissident in China not currently in jail, then publicly called for her imprisoned husband to be given proper medical care.
Aug. 15, 1991
Politics
A small airplane carrying Rep. Jack Kemp (R-N.Y.), a potential 1988 presidential candidate, and Sen.
Feb. 26, 1987
Campaign: Presidential GOP candidates fault each other’s plans in last debate before Iowa caucuses.
Jan. 16, 2000
In a showdown likely to have major political fallout, the House is scheduled to vote today on whether to override President Bush’s veto of a bill authorizing government-paid abortions for poor women who are victims of rape or incest.
Oct. 25, 1989
Campaign: He assails GOP front-runner Bush’s stance on S.C. Confederate banner and calls for greater harmony.
Symbolism: Protests and boycott lead to compromise that would remove Rebel banner from Statehouse dome.
April 13, 2000
National Debt The House voted 296 to 124 to extend the current national debt ceiling of $2.32 trillion until July 17 so the government can issue securities, pay its bills and stay out of default.
May 24, 1987
The House voted 296 to 124 to extend the national debt ceiling of $2.32 trillion until July 17 so the government can issue securities, pay its bills and stay out of default.
May 23, 1987