senate president pro tem hugh leatherman says he has all the patience in the world. but the state chamber of commerce says it's time to vote, or senators show they would rather pay for auto claims from pothole damage than safe roads. 3 meanwhiile...represenatitve from thousands of businesses from across of the state are expected to be at the state house today. they are hoping immediate action on the roads funding bill and how the damaged roads are affecting their daily lives. they are planning to meet at the state house at noon. 3 3 flood recovery money coming to south carolina. nearly 157 million dollars in federal aid to help pay for recovery from floods last fall.the aid is coming in four shares:$96.8 million to state agencies. $23.5 million to richland county.$20 million to columbia. $16.3 million to lexington county. the money will help pay for damage to roads, homes and businesses from the flood on october fourth.officials at the u.s. department of housing and urban development called for plans that better prepare the midlands for future storms. 3 some folks wi