South Carolina Governor Asks to Dismiss Federal Stimulus Case

    COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has
followed through on a promise to drop legal challenges in his fight
over federal stimulus cash.
    Sanford’s lawyers Monday asked at federal judge to dismiss his
lawsuit that tried to keep Attorney General Henry McMaster from
enforcing a law that required Sanford to request $700 million for
the state’s schools.
    Monday’s filing came as Sanford prepared to sign a request for
the money under an order issued Thursday by the state Supreme
Court order from the South Carolina Supreme Court. Sanford says he’s not appealing that decision.
    The state Education Department says federal officials are
expected to send the state money about 10 days after getting
Sanford’s request. The money won’t be spent before the new budget
year begins July 1.
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