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government agencies to appear and justify their spending. The next chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Republican Fred Upton of Michigan, says work to stop over-zealous government regulators. A big target for him is the Environmental Protection Agency, which is writing rules to limit greenhouse gases blamed for global warming after effort to get Congress to do it stalled in the Senate last year. are not going to let this administration regulate what been unable to he told Fox. Upton, like Issa, will have a large investigative staff.

need to make sure they bring forward solutions, even though it may be difficult to get them Kristi Noem, said in an interview. She said the lesson from the November election is, American people will replace people if no longer in touch or Noem benefited from that view, defeating Democratic Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin. Noem has risen to the forefront of the freshman class; she was chosen to serve in the GOP leadership. In the Senate, a chance the Democrats will replace Republicans as the party of assuming the House GOP passes much of its agenda.

Democrats will control the Senate 51-47 with two independents, and only need 41 votes to block initiatives that arrive from the House. Among the reasons that the Republican agenda will likely have a bigger impact on the next election than on the day-to-day lives of most Americans are: Much of the government spending has been politically untouchable. About 60 percent goes for entitlement programs, including Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. The nation also is paying for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and major reconstruction projects in those countries. Both parties have considered it politically foolish to mess with Medicare and Social Security.

Also, Republicans have a clean record as budget cutters. restraint on the Republican side is a theory yet to be said Robert Bixby, executive director of the budget-watching Concord Coalition. He noted that Democratic President Bill budget surplus turned into deficit under Republican George W. Bush. Obama may be more willing to compromise with Republicans than in his first two years, but he will fight repealing the health care law.

Senate Democrats will almost certainly stop major revisions. If for some reason they Obama will use his veto to stop them. Republican attempts to overturn regulations on issues such as global warming also could falter in the Senate. When the EPA announced just before Christmas that it planned to set greenhouse gas emissions standards for power plants and oil refineries, Upton said, will not allow the administration to regulate what they have been unable to Senate Democrats may have a different view. Wyatte E.

Chamberlain Mc CORMICK Wyatte E. Chamberlain, 90, entered into rest on Saturday, January 1, 2011 at Savannah Heights Living Center in McCormick. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, January 3, 2011 at Republican United Methodist Church with the Rev. Phil Bostrom officiating.

Interment will be in Overbrook Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Dusty Hall, Jeffery Robertson, Chris Robertson, Michael Robertson, Dustin Hall and Louis P. Chamberlain. Serving as a honorary pallbearer will be Charles Madden. Mr.

Chamberlain was the son of the late Wyatte E. Chamberlain, Sr. and the late Daisy Holloway Chamberlain of McCormick County. He was a carpenter by trade, an avid Atlanta Braves fan and was the oldest and a lifelong member of Republican United Methodist Church. Mr.

Chamberlain also served his country as a veteran of the United States Army Air Corp. Survivors include two daughters, Peggie C. Robertson and husband, Jeffery of McCormick and Marie C. Hall and husband, Dusty of Aiken, S.C.; two sisters, Doris C. Klein of Dunellon, FL.

and Phyllis C. Burton and husband, Gene of Elberton, three grandchildren, Dustin Hall, Chris Robertson and Michael Robertson and one great-grandson, Jonathan Robertson. Mr. Chamberlain was also preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine W. Chamberlain; son, Wyatte Ellington Chamberlain III; grandson, Kenny Kight; sister, Juanita Wansley and a brother, Perry Chamberlain.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Republican United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 289, McCormick, S.C. 29835. You may sign the online guestbook at www. Visitation will be from 2 p.m.

until the hour of service at Republican United Methodist Church Social Hall. Rees Funeral Home of Lincolnton, GA. is in charge of arrangements. Thomas Baynard Ellis III COLUMBIA A memorial service for Thomas Baynard Ellis III, 88, will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service. Mr. Ellis died Sunday, January 2, 2011. Born in Charleston, he was a son of the late Thomas Baynard Ellis Jr. and Pearl Napier Ellis.

He was a WWII veteran in the U.S. Navy, followed by a career in banking for 38 years. Along with being the biggest practical joker, he loved South Carolina history, family genealogy and tinkering with things. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Ruth Carter Ellis; son, Carter Ellis (Barbara) of Columbia; daughter, Mary Lebby Cox (Mark) of Columbia; daughter-in-law, Kathy Ellis; six grandchildren, Tommy Ellis (Sim), Carter Ellis Jr. (Crystal), Matt Ellis (Courtenay), Meg Ellis (Missy), Loran Britt (David), Taylor Cox (Julee); fourteen great-grandchildren; brother, William H.

Napier Ellis. He was predeceased by a son, Thomas Baynard Ellis IV, and sister, Elizabeth Bradford. The family wishes to thank Pam, Audrey and the other visiting angels for their compassionate and loving care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 2711 Middleburg Drive, Kitrell Center, Suite 108B, Columbia, SC 29204. Please sign the online guest book at www.dunbarfunerals.

com. Elise G. Kitchings Services for Elise Grice Eidson Kitchings, 96, formerly of Aiken will be conducted 2 p.m., Monday at Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Historic Batesburg- Leesville Chapel. Burial will follow in Ridge Crest Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to HospiceC are of the Piedmont, 408 West Alexander Greenwood, SC 29646. Mrs. Kitchings passed away Saturday, January 1, 2011. Born in Aiken County, she was the daughter of the late John Arthur and Annie Cockrell Grice. She was a member of Darion Baptist Church and was a retired textile employee.

Surviving are her son, J. L. (Jeanette) Eidson of Greenwood; grandchildren, Jerry (Sheila) Eidson, Jody (Robbie) Agner and Joel (Abby) Eidson; 4 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Wilson P. Eidson, and second husband, Albert W.

Kitchings. Visit for condolences. Pressley Murray III NINETY SIX Pressley Murray III, 48, of 2325 Hwy. 246 husband of Shirley Ann Williams Murray, passed away Friday, December 31, 2010 at HospiceC are of the Piedmont. He was born in Greenwood, a son of Pressley Murray, II and Carrie Wright Mur ray.

He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Coronaca. He attended Greenwood High School and was a former employee of Defiance Metals. Survivors are, in addition to his wife of the home, his parents of Greenwood; three sons, Antonio Jackson of Greenwood, John (Shonda) Moore of Greenville, and Pressley Murray, IV of the home; three daughters, Annastayicia Murray of Greenville, Shunda Moore and Laporsha Murray, both of Greenwood; one brother, Anthony (Gloria) Murray of Ninety Six; two sisters, Janice Childs of Charlotte, NC and Nancy M. Simpson of Promised Land; three grandchildren, one reared in the home, Antwanella Adams of Greenwood.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Coronaca, with Reverend Bernard White officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Flower bearers and pallbearers will be friends of the family.

The body will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Visitation will be held on Monday evening from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. The family is at the home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.per civaltompkinsfuneralhome.

com. Percival-Tompkins Funeral Home of Greenwood is assisting the Murray family. Julie New Julie Talbert New, 48, resident of 638 Fairway Lakes Road, wife of Sanford Ellis New, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 1, 2011 from Self Regional Medical Center. Born April 11, 1962, in Greenwood, she was a daughter of Ansel B. and Martha Blum Talbert.

She was a 1980 graduate of Greenwood High School and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in 1984, from Lander College. She had been a member of the Lakeview Elementary School staff her entire career. Julie enjoyed sports, especially softball, tennis, bowling and volleyball. She was an avid Carolina Gamecocks fan. Mrs.

New was a charter member of St. Mark United Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to her husband of the home and parents of Greenwood are two daughters, Brooke New and Erin New, both of the home and a sister, Debbie T. and husband, Tim McClain of Greenwood. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday at St. Mark United Methodist Church with Rev. Barrett Alewine and Rev. Arnold Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Oakbrook Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Dr. Ed Rapp, Rev. Jason Wilson, Al New, Will New, Kent Talbert, Keith Talbert, Ricky Young and Frank Kitchens. Honorary escort will be the Abbeville High School Tennis Team along with Dr. Jo Anna Sadurski.

The family is at the home in Creek and will receive friends at the St. Mark United Methodist Church Social Hall from 6 to 8 Monday evening. The body is at Blyth Funeral Home and will be placed in the church for the visitation and at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to The Abbeville High School Booster Club for Tennis and Softballs programs, P.O.

Box 1214, Abbeville, SC 2962; St. Mark United Methodist Church Sanctuary Building Fund, 550 Highway 72 Bypass NW, Greenwood, SC 29649; or to the Humane Society of Greenwood, P.O. Box 242, Greenwood, SC 29648. For online condolences please visit www.blythfuneral home.com. Blyth Funeral Home Cremation Services is assisting the New family.

Earl Price Jr. SALUDA John Earl Price 75, of 115 Dailey Creek Road, died Sunday, January 2, 2011 at Saluda Nursing Center. Born in Saluda County and a son of the late John Earl, Sr. and Lillian Eloise Holley Price, he was the husband of Shirley Sease Price. Mr.

Price was a retired insurance sales agent with American General. He was a Shriner and a member of the Hejaz Shrine Temple and a member of Emanuel Church. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Sease Price of the home; a daughter and son in-law, Sheryl Price and Joel Maffett of Saluda; three sisters, Florie Temples of Saluda, Louise Meyers of Irmo and Sara Oswald of Cayce; a brother, James Ray Price of Prosperity; two grandchildren, Jessica Maffett and Jarrett Maffett and a loyal and loving canine companion, Buddy. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Monday evening at Ramey Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 3 p.m.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Ramey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Burton Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Mayson Memorial Cemetery. Index-Journal, Greenwood, S.C. Monday, January 3, 2011 4A Obituaries GREENWOOD COUNTY Elise Kitchings, Greenwood, formerly of Aiken Pressley Murray III, 2325 Hwy.

246 Ninety Six Julie New, 638 Fairway Lakes Road, Greenwood MCCORMICK COUNTY Wyatte Chamberlain, Savannah Heights Living Center, McCormick SALUDA COUNTY Earl Price 115 Dailey Creek Road, Saluda INSIDE SOUTH CAROLINA Thomas B. Ellis III, Columbia VISITATIONS TODAY CHAMBERLAIN, Wyatte, 2-3, Republican United Methodist Church, McCormick. KITCHINGS, Elise, 1-2, Barr-Price Funeral Home, Batesburg-Leesville. MURRAY, Pressley III, 6-7, Percival-Tompkins Funeral Home. NEW, Julie, 6-8 St.

Mark United Methodist Church. PRICE, Earl, 6-8, Ramey Funeral Home, Saluda. FUNERALS TODAY BURTON, Felton, 2, North Side Baptist Church. CHAMBERLAIN, Wyatte, 3, Republican United Methodist Church, McCormick. KITCHINGS, Elise, 2, Barr-Price Funeral Home, Batesburg-Leesville.

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Sanford spends less on food as he lives alone CONGRESS Continued from 1A Associated Press LOS ANGELES The odometer on the Mars rover Spirit has been stuck at 4.8 miles for more than 1 years and has been incommunicado since March. This double dose of bad luck hangs over the scrappy spacecraft, which marks its seventh year on Mars today. NASA know if the Spirit is dead or alive, but diligently listening for any peep as the rover remains mired in a sand trap. a realistic possibility that Spirit may never wake up said Dave Lavery, Mars rovers program executive at NASA headquarters. A pair of Mars orbiters has been making daily overhead passes listening for a signal from Spirit, which became stuck in April 2009 while driv ing backward.

After several attempts to free it were unsuccessful, Spirit got new instructions to conduct science observations while mired in the sand. It suddenly stopped talking with Earth last March and is presumed to be in hibernation to conserve power. During this deep sleep, communications and other activities are suspended so that energy can go to heating and battery recharging. Spirit is designed to try to wake up when its battery gets enough charge. Scientists are disappointed with its silence, but are holding out hope it will spring back to life.

not ready to say goodbye said mission chief scientist Steve Squyres of Cornell University. moment will come someday, but now is not the No word from stuck Mars rover Spirit BAD LUCK.