COLUMBIA, S.C. – A bill in South Carolina that would greatly expand voting through no-excuse absentee ballots and eliminating witnesses for votes cast by mail got a hearing in the Republican-dominated Legislature on Thursday.

The subcommittee hearing was less than an hour long, forced to end because the House was going into session. Sponsor Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter said she is aware the bill will likely land around the bottom of the legislative “how a bill becomes a law” flow chart.

But the Democrat from Orangeburg said democracy can't survive unless those in power trust those who give them power. “We trust them when they vote for us.

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Man dies after being shot inside car in Southwest Philadelphia, police say

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CDC proposes change to opioid prescription guidelines

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Convoy protesters tear down fence protecting National War Memorial

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Faith leaders across US join in decrying voting restrictions

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Cink sets another scoring mark, keeps lead at RBC Heritage

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Unstoppable Cink: 47-year-old sets midway record at Heritage

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Gujarat HC hears suo motu PIL on Covid, says 'not satisfied with govt's policy'

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Biden Republicans? Some in GOP open to president's agenda

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COVID-19 vaccination site to open Monday at Edmonton Expo Centre as rollout expands

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CEOs gather to speak out against voting law changes

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