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Columbia Standard area weekly mass times

By Columbia Standard | Apr 5, 2025

The following parishes in the Columbia Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Columbia Standard area weekly mass times

By Columbia Standard | Apr 5, 2025

The following parishes in the Columbia Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Kershaw County: 35 lawyers in good standing as of Q4 2024

By Columbia Standard | Apr 4, 2025

There were 35 lawyers in good standing in Kershaw County as of the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the South Carolina Bar.

Senate Democrats question halt in U.S. refugee admissions

By Columbia Standard | Apr 4, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin and several other Senate Democrats have expressed serious concerns regarding the dismantling of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).

Kershaw County: 16 fewer lawyers in good standing in Q4 2024 than previous quarter

By Columbia Standard | Apr 3, 2025

There were 16 fewer lawyers in good standing in Kershaw County in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter, according to the South Carolina Bar.

Senate Judiciary advances six bills targeting prescription drug price reduction

By Columbia Standard | Apr 3, 2025

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee moved six bipartisan bills forward today aimed at reducing prescription drug prices.

Durbin and Kelly introduce Federal Firearm Licensee Act to update dealer laws

By Columbia Standard | Apr 3, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin teamed up with U.S. Representative Robin Kelly to unveil the Federal Firearm Licensee Act.

Durbin questions witnesses on nationwide injunctions during Senate hearing

By Columbia Standard | Apr 3, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, participated in a hearing titled “Rule by District Judges II: Exploring Legislative Solutions to the Bipartisan Problem of Universal...

Durbin comments on confirmation of Dhillon and Sauer to key DOJ positions

By Columbia Standard | Apr 3, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin expressed his concerns following the Senate's confirmation of Harmeet Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division and D. John Sauer as Solicitor General of the United States.

Democrats call for hearing on Ed Martin's U.S. Attorney nomination

By Columbia Standard | Apr 2, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, alongside fellow Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats, has called for a hearing on Ed Martin's nomination as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.

Durbin challenges actions against judiciary, emphasizes rule of law in Senate hearing

By Columbia Standard | Apr 2, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, serving as the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, provided his remarks during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing titled "Rule by District Judges II: Exploring Legislative Solutions to the...

Lexington County: Medicaid made up 2.1% of total income in 2022

By Columbia Standard | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.1% of income in Lexington County, providing an average of $1,174 per capita to residents.

Calhoun County had 11 lawyers in good standing as of Q4 2024

By Columbia Standard | Apr 1, 2025

There were 11 lawyers in good standing in Calhoun County as of the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the South Carolina Bar.

Senate Judiciary Democrats seek answers on Trump Administration's pardon approach

By Columbia Standard | Apr 1, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, along with Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats, has written to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi seeking clarification on the Trump Administration's approach to pardons.

Senators request special counsel to probe Trump administration Signal chat breach

By Columbia Standard | Apr 1, 2025

A group of Senate Democrats, led by U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, has called upon U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to appoint a Special Counsel to investigate a potential breach of national...

Durbin backs Booker in Senate against Trump Administration's legal stance

By Columbia Standard | Apr 1, 2025

On April 1, 2025, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin of Illinois took to the Senate floor to support Senator Cory Booker as he opposed the Trump Administration's actions, which he believes undermine the rule of law.

Residents of Lexington County received $10,916 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 41st in South Carolina

By Columbia Standard | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Lexington County received an average of $10,916 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it sixth lowest in South Carolina.

Senate Democrats express concerns over Kash Patel's appointment as ATF Acting Director

By Columbia Standard | Mar 31, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, along with 15 other Senate Democrats, has voiced concern over the appointment of Kash Patel as Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

17 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under Utilities industry across Columbia Standard publication area in 2024

By Columbia Standard | Mar 30, 2025

In 2024, 17 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Utilities industry located within the Columbia Standard publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Unchanged number of lawyers in good standing in Lexington County in January compared to previous month

By Columbia Standard | Mar 30, 2025

There was an unchanged number of lawyers in good standing in Lexington County in January compared to the previous month, according to the South Carolina Bar.

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