Facing its worst financial and unemployment crisis in over 25 years, the South Carolina legislature slashed another $383 million from the state budget, bringing the total figure thus far to over $1 billion in cuts.
The crisis could force teacher layoffs and increases in class size.
Programs that help the elderly stay out of nursing homes would be slashed as well.
And in the higher education realm, such as the University of South Carolina and Clemson University, there could be more cutbacks, including unpaid leave, early retirement, and the loss of positions.
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Saturday, December 13, 2008
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