{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where state = \"SC\" and year = 2018 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=213", "Congressman Norman: \u201cLet\u2019s Put Americans First, Not Illegal Immigration\u201d", "2018-12-21", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Ralph Norman", "N000190", "norman.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Norman: Let's Put Americans First, Not Illegal Immigration \r\n   \r\n    \r\n       \r\n      \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e\r\n      \r\n      \r\n    \r\n    \r\n      \r\n        Washington,\r\n        December 21, 2018\r\n      \r\n       \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      \r\n      \r\n      Washington, D.C.  Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) appeared on Fox Business last night to talk about the need to fund border security with Trish Reagan.\r\nWatch Congressman Norman's comments by clicking the image below or here.\r\n\r\n\r\n    \r\n        \r\n            \r\n        \r\n    \r\n\r\n\r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=215", "Congressman Norman Introduces Constitutional Amendment Preventing Members Getting Paid During Shutdown", "2018-12-21", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Ralph Norman", "N000190", "norman.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C.  Today, Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) introduced a constitutional amendment that would prevent Members of Congress from getting paid during a government shutdown. Original co-sponsors were: Congressman Mark Meadows (NC-11), Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01), Congressman Bill Posey (FL-08), Congressman Pete Olson (TX-22), Congressman John Curtis (UT-03).\r\nCongressman Norman released the following statement:\r\nToday, I took a step to bring common-sense back to the federal government  I introduced a constitutional amendment that would prevent Members of Congress from getting paid during a government shutdown.\r\nIt's shocking to me that this is even an issue, where else in America would employees get paid for failing to do their jobs. Members have a Constitutional duty to keep the government open and funded. As it stands now, Members of Congress still receive their paycheck, even when they cannot keep the government running. This just is not right.\r\nIt is time to bring a dose of reality to the swamp. If we cannot do our jobs, then we do not deserve to get paid, plain and simple. It does not count to delay pay or get back pay as is the case with government employees. In the event of a shut-down we have failed the American people, and therefore have not earned our pay.\r\nMaybe the threat of losing of money will incentivize Representatives and Senators to return to regular order. I am willing to take whatever steps are necessary to bring accountability and common-sense back to the way our government operates.\r\nRead full context of the constitutional amendment here.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-introduces-earns-act-to-expand-and-improve-apprenticeships-to-help-workers-businesses-and-the-economy-", "Scott Introduces EARNS Act to Expand and Improve Apprenticeships to Help Workers, Businesses, and the Economy", "2018-12-21", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Friday | December 21, 2018\n\t\t\t Scott Introduces EARNS Act to Expand and Improve Apprenticeships to Help Workers, Businesses, and the Economy  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON  U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced the Effective Apprenticeships Rebuild National Skills (EARNS) Act to strengthen our nation's workforce and provide skilled jobs to workers through registered apprenticeships along with U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee. There are now more than 22,000 registered apprenticeships programs across the nation, and over 150,000 employers are participating in over 1,000 occupations. This proven model of workforce training and development should be expanded in the information technology, finance, healthcare, insurance, information management fields and trades to support a strong and leading American workforce. \r\n\"Now more than ever before do we need a viable, skilled, and effective workforce equipped for our 21st century economy. The EARNS Act is essential to help make the American dream a reality for folks across the country by giving them the opportunity to train and get workforce experience while earning a living,\" said Senator Tim Scott. \"One of my main goals coming to Congress was to open doors and possibilities for Americans who have been overlooked for far too long. This is why I joined a bipartisan coalition of Senators looking to make a difference and ensure everyone has a fighting chance to succeed. I look forward to working with my colleagues next Congress to make this legislation as effective and as targeted as possible.\" \r\n\"Apprenticeship is an important tool in maintaining and growing our nation's workforce to remain a leader in the world economy and I am proud it is part of my legislative legacy,\" Hatch said. \"That is why I joined Senator Murray today  the last day of the 115th Congress  to introduce the EARNs Act which represents a first step in reforming and expanding registered apprenticeships. Over the past several years I have criss crossed the country listening to the workforce development ideas of industry leaders representing small, mid size and large companies. I've worked in a bipartisan manner to bring industry-led ideas to forefront of apprenticeship policy. The bill we introduced today reflects some of those ideas, but we have a way to go. I hope our work in this legislation will be built upon in the next Congress. In particular, I trust states and industry to lead this reform. As I depart the Senate, I have every confidence in this body forging the compromises necessary to facilitating programs that build our workforce and build our workers, apprenticeship sponsors and apprentices alike.\" \r\n\"To ensure that our workforce can truly lead in the 21st century global economy, we need our students and workers to be prepared to compete for high-skill, high-wage jobs in industries across the economy,\" said Senator Murray. \"By strengthening and expanding registered apprenticeship programs, we can help workers get the training and experience they'll need, while they are also earning a paycheck, and provide a ladder of opportunity to reach a stable middle class life. I thank Senator Hatch for partnership and on this bill and I look forward to continue working with Senators Baldwin, Scott, and Kaine, and with workers, businesses, and advocates to build on this work to expand registered apprenticeships to serve more students, workers, and businesses across the country in the coming Congress.\" \r\nThe EARNS Act will promote and expand apprenticeship opportunities while supporting existing apprenticeship programs. This bill focuses on providing greater clarification around the role of the Office of Apprenticeship and the National Advisory Committee, establishes in statute the quality standards that make apprenticeships the highest quality form of work-based learning in the country, and directs the $160 million Congress has appropriated for registered apprenticeships to support expansion of existing programs, creating new programs in nontraditional apprenticeship occupations, support for qualified intermediaries, and funding for youth apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships. \r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-wilson-backs-bipartisan-first-step-act", "Congressman Wilson Backs Bipartisan FIRST STEP Act", "2018-12-20", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C.  U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) votes in favor of the FIRST STEP Act:\nCongress was able to work on both sides of the aisle on prison and sentencing reform. I was grateful to vote in favor of making our federal criminal justice system fairer by focusing on rehabilitation and reducing the reoccurrence of criminal behavior. The FIRST STEP Act will enhance community safety for American families, save taxpayer dollars, and provide an opportunity for individuals to seek a second chance.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-wilson-comments-on-federal-funding-measures", "Congressman Wilson Comments On Federal Funding Measures", "2018-12-20", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after voting in favor of greater funding for border security and disaster relief:\n\n\"Enhanced border security is critical to ensure the safety of South Carolinians and American families,\" said Wilson. \"The border security funding language that the House added is an important first step to securing our country from foreign threats. Additionally, I support the government funding measure presented today because it gives much-needed disaster relief to our friends who are suffering from the recent damage caused by wildfires, hurricanes, and floods.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:11:43Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-wilson-thanks-secretary-jim-mattis", "Congressman Wilson Thanks Secretary Jim Mattis", "2018-12-20", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement upon the retirement announcement of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis:\n\n\"The service of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis should be remembered as a reversal of the decline of the military as he promoted peace through strength. I congratulate Secretary Mattis for his success. Under his guidance, the National Defense Authorization Act on August 13th was the earliest defense authorization in 40 years. Additionally, on September 28, 2018, the defense appropriations bill was signed in to law, making it the first time in more than 20 years that the military has been fully funded before the beginning of the next fiscal year. Secretary Mattis is a proven American hero, and I am grateful for his leadership.\"\n\n\u200b", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:11:43Z"], ["https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=211", "Congressman Norman Demands Congress to Vote on Spending Bill with Border Wall Funding", "2018-12-20", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Ralph Norman", "N000190", "norman.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Norman Demands Congress to Vote on Spending Bill with Border Wall Funding \r\n   \r\n    \r\n       \r\n      \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e\r\n      \r\n      \r\n    \r\n    \r\n      \r\n        Washington,\r\n        December 20, 2018\r\n      \r\n       \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      \r\n      \r\n      Washington, D.C.  Last night, Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) joined House Freedom Caucus members during a special order on the House floor to demand that the $5 billion for the border wall and ending catch and release be included in any government funding bill that Congress shall vote on.\r\nWatch Congressman Norman's floor speech by clicking the image below or here.\r\n\r\n\r\n    \r\n        \r\n            \r\n        \r\n    \r\n\r\n\r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://rice.house.gov/press-releases?ID=24EBEB63-F5F5-40A2-897F-F432B8862B92", "House Passes Tax Package Including Rice Bills to Provide Relief for Disaster Victims, Modernize IRS Technology", "2018-12-20", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tom Rice", "R000597", "rice.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON Congressman Tom Rice (R-S.C.) released the following statement after the passage of the Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief Act and the Taxpayer First Act, which includes three pieces of legislation sponsored by Congressman Rice.\r\nThis legislation will build on the economic momentum that is creating new opportunities and lifting people up in South Carolina and across the country said Congressman Rice. This package also includes three of my bills, the Disaster Relief Certainty Act, the Hurricane Florence Tax Relief Act and the Electronic Signature Standards Act. The Disaster Certainty Act will create an automatic 60-day deadline extension immediately following a Presidential Disaster Declaration. If a natural disaster coincides with a tax filing deadline, as was the case during Hurricanes Matthew and Florence, people will be able to focus on their safety rather than worry about filing a tax return. The Hurricane Florence Tax Relief Act gives Florence victims the flexibility to access emergency funds, encourages charitable giving, and enhances the deduction for personal casualty losses. These targeted provisions will provide tax relief and ease the financial burden on people recovering from this disaster. The Electronic Signature Standards Act requires the IRS to implement uniform standards to accept electronic signatures, an important step forward in the agency's long overdue IT modernization efforts. \r\nWatch Congressman Rice's full floor remarks here.\r\n\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://rice.house.gov/press-releases?ID=F0DC6E1D-4AE5-48D0-BE9A-DF938A5C46E7", "Rep. Rice Applauds House Passage of Spending Bill that Includes Funding for Border Security and Disaster Relief", "2018-12-20", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tom Rice", "R000597", "rice.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON Congressman Tom Rice (R-S.C.) released the following statement after voting for a funding bill that funds border security and disaster relief.\r\nThe House just advanced a spending bill that includes $7.8 billion for disaster relief and $5.7 billion to secure our border. Many of my constituents are still recovering from Hurricane Florence and this funding is critical to helping the Seventh District rebuild. I will continue to assess the unmet needs of our district and ensure we have the resources for a complete recovery said Congressman Rice. Securing our border is a matter of national security and a matter of life and death in the Seventh District. Law enforcement officers have attributed the 150 opioid overdoses in our district last year to drugs coming across our porous borders. The border wall will help stop the flow of illegal immigration that is hurting the economy and endangering communities across the country. This funding bill reflects the priorities of not only South Carolina, but the entire country. Democrats have said time and again that they are for border security. They should prove it by supporting a bill that will help secure our border, provide critical disaster relief funding, and keep our government open.\r\nWatch Congressman Rice's full floor remarks here.\r\n\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=00655466-3CD8-4764-B602-5809F5C1A234", "Graham on Reports of Future Troop Reductions in Afghanistan", "2018-12-20", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on news President Trump may order a withdrawal of 3,000 American troops from Afghanistan.\r\nI have just returned from Afghanistan and can say  without hesitation  ISIS-K remains a direct threat to our homeland and they would dramatically benefit from a reduced American troop presence.\r\nOur Afghan partners are incapable of subduing the threat posed by ISIS-K alone. In addition, our intelligence capability and military might cannot be replaced by any other regional ally when it comes to subduing ISIS-K in Afghanistan or Pakistan.\r\nLike in Syria, troop withdrawal should be based on conditions on the ground.\r\nThe conditions in Afghanistan  at the present moment  make American troop withdrawals a high risk strategy. If we continue on our present course we are setting in motion the loss of all our gains and paving the way toward a second 9/11.\r\n######\r\nBACKGROUND:\r\nhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-is-considering-substantial-afghan-troop-drawdown-11545341452?mod=hp_lead_pos1\r\nhttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-plans-significant-drawdown-of-us-troops-in-afghanistan-senior-official-says", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=28F06AB9-6518-4BF2-AFBB-608D956F2966", "Graham on Egyptian Courts Acquitting NGO Workers", "2018-12-20", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on Egyptian courts acquitting 40 NGO workers who had been accused of operating non-governmental organizations (NGO) without the necessary approval.\r\nIn 2011, offices of numerous NGOs were ordered to close and the workers were sentenced to jail terms ranging from one to five years. The United States strongly opposed the original actions taken by the courts.\r\nGraham said:\r\nI'm very pleased to hear the Egyptian courts have now acquitted employees of IRI, NDI, Freedom House, and other NGOs of criminal misconduct in Egypt. This is welcome news and a very big step in the right direction in repairing a fractured relationship between the United States and Egypt.\r\nThe accusations have always been baseless. The members of these organizations have served their nation and the people of Egypt honorably in advance of democracy, the rule of law, and human rights - areas in which much work remains.\r\nI appreciate the assistance Egypt has provided in the fight against ISIS and their working relationship with our allies in Israel.\r\nI hope we will build on this decision by the Egyptian courts and regain momentum when it comes to the US-Egypt relationship which is strategically important to both the region and the world.\r\nBACKGROUND:\r\nhttps://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20181220-under-us-pressure-egypt-court-acquits-40-ngo-workers/", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=D52FC8A8-FF44-4BA2-B251-92AE8BEAF76F", "Graham on the Retirement of General Mattis as Secretary of Defense", "2018-12-20", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on the impending retirement of General James Mattis as Secretary of Defense.\r\nIt is with great sadness that I was informed of the resignation of General Mattis. He is one of the great military leaders in American history. He should be proud of the service he has rendered to President Trump and our nation.\r\nGeneral Mattis is a combination of intellect and integrity. He has been in the fight against radical Islam for decades and provided sound and ethical military advice to President Trump.\r\nHe is a role model for the concept of Duty, Honor, Country.\r\n#####", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=29B4A40A-D9E3-46A6-9160-ED67F18B9B4A", "Graham, Shaheen, Ernst, King, Cotton, Rubio Urge Trump Administration To Reconsider Withdrawing U.S. Forces From Syria", "2018-12-19", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Angus King (I-Maine), Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Marco Rubio (R-Florida) sent a letter to President Donald Trump expressing their concern regarding the consideration to withdraw U.S. forces from Syria.\r\nIf you decide to follow through with your decision to pull our troops out of Syria, any remnants of ISIS in Syria will surely renew and embolden their efforts in the region. However, ISIS is not the only threat. The brutal dictatorship of Bashar al Assad continues to weigh heavily upon the Syrian people, and we fear that a withdrawal of our troops may embolden Bashar al Assad to take further actions to solidify his power, the Senators wrote.\r\nThey continued, The withdrawal of American presence from Syria also bolsters two other adversaries to the United States, Iran and Russia. As you are aware, both Iran and Russia have used the Syrian conflict as a stage to magnify their influence in the region. Any sign of weakness perceived by Iran or Russia will only result in their increased presence in the region and a decrease in the trust of our partners and allies. Your administration must not repeat the same mistakes that previous administrations have made and concede to these bad actors.\r\nThe full text of the letter is below.\r\nDecember 19, 2018\r\n\r\nThe Honorable Donald J. Trump\r\nThe President of the United States\r\nThe White House\r\n1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\r\nWashington, DC 20500\r\n\r\nDear Mr. President:\r\nWe write today to express our concern regarding your Administration's consideration to withdraw U.S. forces from Syria. We believe that such action at this time is a premature and costly mistake that not only threatens the safety and security of the United States, but also emboldens ISIS, Bashar al Assad, Iran, and Russia.\r\nThe United States currently retains a small and limited military presence within Syria. The approximately 2,000 American troops stationed in Syria serve as a vital shield against ISIS cells operating within Northeast Syria. While you believe the threat of ISIS has dissipated, the conditions on the ground paint a very different picture.\r\nIn addition, our troops provide critical support for our Kurdish partners, who have been crucial in the fight against ISIS. If our Kurdish partners in the region lose the support of the United States, we run the risk of a resurgence of ISIS and the possible capitulation or all out destruction of Kurdish resistance in the region.\r\nFurthermore, hundreds of foreign fighters being held in captivity by our Kurdish partners are at risk of being released or worse if our support is withdrawn.\r\nIf you decide to follow through with your decision to pull our troops out of Syria, any remnants of ISIS in Syria will surely renew and embolden their efforts in the region. However, ISIS is not the only threat. The brutal dictatorship of Bashar al Assad continues to weigh heavily upon the Syrian people, and we fear that a withdrawal of our troops may embolden Bashar al Assad to take further actions to solidify his power.\r\nThe withdrawal of American presence from Syria also bolsters two other adversaries to the United States, Iran and Russia. As you are aware, both Iran and Russia have used the Syrian conflict as a stage to magnify their influence in the region. Any sign of weakness perceived by Iran or Russia will only result in their increased presence in the region and a decrease in the trust of our partners and allies. Your administration must not repeat the same mistakes that previous administrations have made and concede to these bad actors.\r\nIn conclusion, we encourage you to reconsider your proposal to withdraw U.S. forces from Syria to ensure that our nation's strategic interests are secured.\r\nSincerely,\r\n\r\nLindsey O. Graham  Jeanne Shaheen\r\nUnited States Senator United States Senator\r\n\r\n\r\nJoni Ernst Angus S. King Jr.\r\nUnited States Senator United States Senator\r\n\r\n\r\nTom Cotton  Marco Rubio\r\nUnited States Senator United States Senator \r\n\r\n####", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=55C157F4-6076-4ED0-98F1-8714C7B519FF", "Graham On Passage Of First Step Act", "2018-12-19", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on Senate passage of First Step Act.\r\nThe vote was 87-12. The legislation will now be sent to the House of Representatives, where it is expected to pass and then will go to President Trump's desk to be signed into law.\r\nGraham said:\r\nI strongly support the First Step Act and I am disappointed my travels to Afghanistan  where I met with American troops and commanders as well as Afghan leaders  precluded me from returning in time to vote for its passage.\r\nPassage of the First Step Act is a major accomplishment and long overdue. This bill does two important things: lowers the recidivism rate and reduces sentences for nonviolent offenders which allows us to direct resources towards truly dangerous criminals.\r\nFor a nonviolent offender to be released early, the offender has to acquire a necessary skill-set to be more productive once released. The bill also gives more latitude to judges to make sure lengthy sentences are not mandated for multiple nonviolent offenses. This has produced a great burden on the system and has taken a lot of people out of the workforce that could be productive.\r\nFinally, I very much appreciate Jared Kushner's tenacity when it comes to making sure the criminal justice reform legislation becomes law. I also appreciate President Trump's bold and energetic leadership on this issue. It was also an honor working side by side with Senator Tim Scott on another important reform. In addition, I appreciate the leadership of Chairman Grassley and others who made this historic legislation possible. I was glad to play a part in its creation.\r\n#####", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=D26CF73F-5BB3-4042-A9B3-6F58D3F99C45", "Graham on Media Reports about Withdrawal from Syria", "2018-12-19", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on news reports the United States is preparing to withdraw its small, limited military presence from Syria.\r\nIf these media reports are true, it will be an Obama-like mistake made by the Trump Administration. While American patience in confronting radical Islam may wane, the radical Islamists' passion to kill Americans and our allies never wavers.\r\nAfter visiting Syria earlier this year, it is abundantly clear the approximately 2,000 American troops stationed there are vital to our national security interests.\r\nAn American withdrawal at this time would be a big win for ISIS, Iran, Bashar al Assad of Syria, and Russia. I fear it will lead to devastating consequences for our nation, the region, and throughout the world.\r\nToday, we have a small American footprint and limited presence in northeastern Syria in support of our Kurdish allies who were indispensable in the fight against ISIS. Staying there is an insurance policy against the reemergence of ISIS and destruction of our Kurdish allies who fought so bravely against them.\r\nAn American withdrawal will put the Kurds and all those who came to America's aid in destroying ISIS at tremendous risk. It will make it more difficult to recruit future partners willing to confront radical Islam. It will also be seen by Iran and other bad actors as a sign of American weakness in the efforts to contain Iranian expansion.\r\n#####", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-sickle-cell-bill-signed-into-law", "Scott Sickle Cell Bill Signed into Law", "2018-12-19", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Wednesday | December 19, 2018\n\t\t\t Scott Sickle Cell Bill Signed into Law \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON U.S. Senator Tim Scott released the following statement upon the president signingS. 2465, theSickleCell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Actinto law.\r\n\"Sickle Cell Disease can result in a lifetime of pain, and although we have known about it for more than 100 years, treatments are limited. Thisterribledisease has been overshadowed for years but I have hope that through this newly signed law, our world-renowned researchers and health providerswill find ways to identify a better way to treatand curethe estimated100,000 people across our nation who are affected.\r\nI am delighted that the president signed my bill into law and hopeful that we'll continue to improve our understanding of sickle cell through enhanced data collection andimprove patientlives through public health initiatives. I'mgrateful for the efforts carried out by my colleagues Senator Cory Booker, Congressmen Danny Davis and Michael Burgess, and thankful that the rest of my colleagues in both the House and Senate voted to pass this bill. Background on Sickle Cell Disease:Individuals diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease may experience serious medical complications ranging from anemia, restricted blood flow, strokes and even death. While hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is currently the only known cure and advancements have been made in treating complications, more can be done to help patients and their families.The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently estimates that Sickle Cell Disease occurs in 1 out of every 365 African-American births and 1 out of 16,3000 Hispanic-American births. Approximately 1 in 13 African-American babies are born with the sickle cell trait.\r\nRead the full copy of the billHERE.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-statement-on-passage-of-criminal-justice-reform-", "Scott Statement On Passage Of Criminal Justice Reform", "2018-12-19", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Wednesday | December 19, 2018\n\t\t\t Scott Statement On Passage Of Criminal Justice Reform  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below following Senate passage of the First Step Act, the first federal criminal justice reform package in decades. Scott was an original cosponsor of the bipartisan legislation. Today the Senate took a great step forward in building safer communities and a brighter future for those who have served their time and are re-entering society, Scott said. By cutting recidivism, encouraging job training, education and mental health and substance abuse treatments for incarcerated individuals, and making our criminal justice system both smarter and tougher, we have taken a positive step forward tonight. I want to thank all of my colleagues for their hard work on this bill, and I look forward to House passage and the President enthusiastically signing the First Step Act into law.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-introduces-police-reporting-bill-as-amendment-to-criminal-justice-reform-package", "Scott Introduces Police Reporting Bill As Amendment to Criminal Justice Reform Package", "2018-12-18", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Tuesday | December 18, 2018\n\t\t\t Scott Introduces Police Reporting Bill As Amendment to Criminal Justice Reform Package \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON As the Senate approaches a vote on a critical criminal justice reform package, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) has introduced his Walter Scott Notification Act as an amendment to First Step Act. Scott first introduced the legislation, which requires states receiving federal law enforcement funding to report details surrounding officer-related shootings, after the 2015 shooting death of South Carolinian Walter Scott.\r\nThis week's criminal justice reform package provides us with an amazing opportunity to ensure the scales of justice are weighted equally for all Americans, Scott said. By giving us a deeper understanding of situations that lead to officer-related shootings, I believe the Walter Scott Notification Act can keep both our law enforcement officers and our communities safer.\r\nUnder the proposed legislation, states would be required to keep track of a number of data points, including name, race, description of event, and overall circumstances that led up to the weapon being discharged. A state that fails to comply with the prescribed requirements could be subject to a ten percent reduction in federal grant funds.\r\nThe legislation is named after Walter Scott, a South Carolina-native who was fatally shot by former North Charleston Police Officer Michael Slager on April 4, 2015. The incident received nationwide attention after video footage showed Slager shot Walter Scott in the back as he attempted to flee the scene following a traffic stop triggered by a broken brake light. Just over two years after the incident, Slager pleaded guilty to violating Walter Scott's civil rights.\r\nMore information on theFirst Step Act:\r\n\r\n\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-announces-chief-deputy-whips-for-the-116th-congress/", "Clyburn Announces Chief Deputy Whips for the 116th Congress", "2018-12-13", "2018", "2018-12", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 House Majority Whip-Elect James E. Clyburn released the following statement regarding new Chief Deputy Whips for the 116th Congress:\n\n\u201cI am pleased to announce that Representatives John Lewis (GA-05) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) are continuing on the Whip Team in the 116th Congress and will serve as Senior Chief Deputy Whips. Other returning Chief Deputy Whips are Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), G.K. Butterfield (NC-01), Peter Welch (VT-AL), and Terri Sewell (AL-07). They will be joined by Representatives Shelia Jackson Lee (TX-18), Dan Kildee (MI-05), Pete Aguilar (CA-31), and Henry Cuellar (TX-28).\n\n\u201cI am thrilled that Representative Jan Schakowsky has agreed to serve alongside Representative John Lewis as a Senior Chief Deputy Whip. Jan\u2019s strong legislative record and progressive values will serve our Whip team well. She has been a Chief Deputy Whip since 2003. I will call on her experience often as we face the historic challenges and opportunities in the 116th Congress.\n\n\u201cIn my campaign for Majority Whip, I promised to involve every segment of our Caucus and empower the next generation of leaders as integral parts of the Whip team. In keeping with that commitment. I have named Representative Cedric Richmond (LA-02) Assistant to the Majority Whip. In the coming days, I will announce a history making staff to further undergird that commitment. I am very excited for the diverse set of experiences and talents these members and staff will bring to the table.\n\n\u201cAs we fill out the rest of the Whip team in the coming days and weeks we will seek input from across the Caucus including many of the Caucus\u2019s younger members and our historic incoming freshman class to ensure their voices are heard.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:11:43Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/press-release/clyburn-announces-chief-deputy-whips-116th-congress", "Clyburn Announces Chief Deputy Whips for the 116th Congress", "2018-12-13", "2018", "2018-12", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, DC  House Majority Whip-Elect James E. Clyburn released the following statement regarding new Chief Deputy Whips for the 116th Congress:\nI am pleased to announce that Representatives John Lewis (GA-05) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) are continuing on the Whip Team in the 116th Congress and will serve as Senior Chief Deputy Whips. Other returning Chief Deputy Whips are Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), G.K. Butterfield (NC-01), Peter Welch (VT-AL), and Terri Sewell (AL-07). They will be joined by Representatives Shelia Jackson Lee (TX-18), Dan Kildee (MI-05), Pete Aguilar (CA-31), and Henry Cuellar (TX-28).\nI am thrilled that Representative Jan Schakowsky has agreed to serve alongside Representative John Lewis as a Senior Chief Deputy Whip. Jan's strong legislative record and progressive values will serve our Whip team well. She has been a Chief Deputy Whip since 2003. I will call on her experience often as we face the historic challenges and opportunities in the 116th Congress.\nIn my campaign for Majority Whip, I promised to involve every segment of our Caucus and empower the next generation of leaders as integral parts of the Whip team. In keeping with that commitment. I have named Representative Cedric Richmond (LA-02) Assistant to the Majority Whip. In the coming days, I will announce a history making staff to further undergird that commitment. I am very excited for the diverse set of experiences and talents these members and staff will bring to the table.\nAs we fill out the rest of the Whip team in the coming days and weeks we will seek input from across the Caucus including many of the Caucus's younger members and our historic incoming freshman class to ensure their voices are heard.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-colleagues-announce-revised-criminal-justice-reform-package", "Scott, Colleagues Announce Revised Criminal Justice Reform Package", "2018-12-13", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Thursday | December 13, 2018\n\t\t\t Scott, Colleagues Announce Revised Criminal Justice Reform Package \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON A group of lawmakers released revised text of theFirst Step Actto continue building support for criminal justice reform. This update was brokered by the White House and a bipartisan group of lawmakers in both chambers of Congress, includingSenator Scott, who was also an original cosponsor of the legislation. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Speaker Paul Ryan have pledged to take up the revised package before the end of the year.\r\nAs an original co-sponsor of the First Step Act, I want to thank each and every person who has played an instrumental role in getting this once-in-a-generation bill to the Senate floor. This has been a team effort that has spanned the political spectrum; and for that, we should all celebrate. Meaningful criminal justice reform is just one step in ensuring that the scales of justice are balancedfor every American a core principle of our nation. I am thrilled that President Trump, Chairman Grassley, various Senators, and advocacy groups worked side by side to prove to the American public that Congress still works. I look forward to ushering the First Step Act through the finish line and to the President's desk,Senator Tim Scott said.\r\nOver the last several years, we've expanded support for comprehensive criminal justice reform by listening to stakeholders and lawmakers to strike a balance that reduces crime and recidivism, and the associated taxpayer burden, while ensuring that dangerous and career criminals face steep consequences for their actions. Today's update represents the latest in our effort to achieve this goal. I appreciate the engagement from many of my colleagues to fine tune the most significant criminal justice reform in a generation, and I applaud President Trump and the White House for bringing everyone to the table to make this happen. Following these changes and the growing demonstration of support for this bill, Leader McConnell is keeping his word by pledging to hold a vote this year,Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley said.\r\nThe revised legislation further clarifies eligibility for earned time credits following successful completion of evidence-based recidivism reduction programs, and expands on the existing list of disqualifying offenses. The changes address points raised by some law enforcement groups and provides for additional transparency in the Bureau of Prisons' risk assessment framework.\r\nMore information on the revisedFirst Step Act:\r\n\r\n\r\n###\r\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-thune-applaud-presidents-decision-to-direct-federal-agencies-to-boost-opportunity-zones-in-distressed-communities", "Scott, Thune Applaud Presidents Decision to Direct Federal Agencies to Boost Opportunity Zones in Distressed Communities", "2018-12-13", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Thursday | December 13, 2018\n\t\t\t Scott, Thune Applaud President's Decision to Direct Federal Agencies to Boost Opportunity Zones in Distressed Communities \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON U.S. Sens.Tim Scott (R-SC) and John Thune (R-SD), both members of the tax-writing Senate Finance Committee, applauded President Donald Trumpfor issuing an executive order directing federal agencies to coordinate available resources through a new White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council. This initiative will maximize the benefits for economically distressed areas, including the new Opportunity Zone communities, and provide regulatory relief where appropriate. In theirletterto the president earlier this year, Scott and Thune, encouraged the administration to do whatever it could to help boost Opportunity Zones around the country.\r\n\r\nOpportunity Zones, championed by Scott, were created as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The zones are distressed communities that have been identified by governors and approved by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Once designated, these new Opportunity Zones are able to attract qualifying private investments to unlock unrealized potential and strengthen local communities throughout the United States.\r\n\r\nI am very excited the White House has taken this important step to provide more support to some of our nation's most distressed communities,said Scott.The Opportunity Zone initiative will help rebuild and strengthen neighborhoods in every state, be it through direct job creation, supporting local entrepreneurs with increased capital, helping provide quality affordable housing, increasing rural broadband capabilities, or any other number of ideas. I want to thank Senator Thune for joining me in asking the White House to take this important step.\r\n\r\nThe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act contains a number of benefits for the American people, including lower rates, a simpler tax code, and additional provisions that allow them to keep more of their hard-earned money,said Thune. The creation of Opportunity Zones, which thanks to Sen. Scott's hard work and determination, is yet another way taxpayers and the communities in which they live can be better served. I'm thankful the administration took this important step that will help ensure this program works as effectively and efficiently as possible.\r\n\r\nAs a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, ataxpayeris now able to temporarily defer his or her tax liability on capital gains that are generated from the sale of an asset, provided the proceeds are reinvested in a qualified opportunity fund. It also allows for the permanent exclusion of capital gains from the sale or exchange of an investment in the qualified opportunity fund held by the taxpayer for at least 10 years. The designation of an Opportunity Zone which is based on census tracts, of which there are several in South Carolina, remain in effect for 10 years.\r\n\r\nThe newly signed executive order creates a new White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council that will be tasked with ensuring the president's goal of strengthening Opportunity Zones is appropriately executed. The council, which will be led by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson, will be comprised of senior administration officials from agencies throughout the federal government.\r\n\r\nAccording to the White House, The Council will engage with all levels of government on ways to better use taxpayer dollars to revitalize low-income communities  improve revitalization efforts by streamlining, coordinating, and targeting existing Federal programs to economically distressed areas, including Opportunity Zones  consider legislative proposals and undertake regulatory reform to remove barriers to revitalization efforts  [and] present the President with a number of reports identifying and recommending ways to encourage investment in economically distressed communities.\r\n\r\nFull text of therequest can be foundhere.\r\n\r\n###\r\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://jeffduncan.house.gov/press-release/duncan-releases-statement-farm-bill", "Duncan Releases Statement on the Farm Bill", "2018-12-12", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Jeffrey Duncan", "D000615", "jeffduncan.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C.  Today, Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03) released the following statement on the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, also known as the Farm Bill:\nAt a time when the national unemployment rate is at a fifty year low, historic tax cuts are in place, and there are more job openings than job seekers, it's inexcusable to not address broken and costly welfare programs in our country. Unfortunately, Congress abandoned this task and expanded the welfare state in the Farm Bill conference report.\nWhile the legislation is called the Farm Bill, eighty percent of the spending in the bill deals with welfare spending instead of agriculture. I would have liked to consider a Farm Bill focused on just that  farms and farmers  but I didn't have that option today and had to oppose the bill. In June, I supported the House version of the Farm Bill since it contained critical food stamp reforms, welfare reforms, and work requirements that help get people off of government programs and into the workforce. The final conference report abandoned many of these key provisions.\nUltimately, the conference report is a missed opportunity and an irresponsible government welfare expansion that I could not support.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-wilson-supports-south-carolina-peanut-parity", "Congressman Wilson Supports South Carolina Peanut Parity", "2018-12-12", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the House passed the 2018 Farm Bill, which is now headed to the desk of President Donald Trump:\n\n\"Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill which provides much-needed certainty to South Carolina farmers. As the sponsor of the South Carolina Peanut Parity Act of 2017, I was grateful to see this legislation as part of the agreement. Peanut Parity is a crucial piece of legislation that gives South Carolina a voice on the Peanut Standards Board. South Carolina is fourth in the country for peanut production, and we produce over eight percent of peanuts nationwide.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:11:43Z"], ["https://rice.house.gov/press-releases?ID=6B74BCBE-B06F-4376-823B-92747C3385BD", "Rep. Rice Statement on Farm Bill Passage", "2018-12-12", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tom Rice", "R000597", "rice.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON Congressman Tom Rice (R-S.C.) released the following statement on the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill.\r\nThe 2018 Farm Bill addresses the needs of rural America and provides support for South Carolina's farmers. This legislation strengthens the farm safety net by expanding crop insurance, providing certainty for producers in the face of dropping farm income and natural disasters said Congressman Rice. South Carolina farmers have dealt with more than their fair share of devastation, having to overcome three natural disasters in the last four years. After Hurricane Florence, I joined farmers across our district to survey crop damage and saw first-hand the additional challenges they face after a catastrophic event. The Farm Bill is a critical component of disaster recovery and will provide stability as our farmers continue to work, grow, and produce despite tough circumstances and unforeseen challenges.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=F1D9EA85-EAC5-4A39-BEF0-80CDE937F4D2", "Graham, Scott Legislation Set To Become Law", "2018-12-12", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Tim Scott's (R-South Carolina) legislation  The South Carolina Peanut Parity Act  passed the Senate and the House of Representatives as a part of the conference report to the 2018 Farm Bill.\r\nThis provision will put an individual from South Carolina on the Peanut Standards Board at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The legislation will now go to President Trump's desk where it is expected to be signed into law.\r\nGraham and Scott, along with South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson, noted that even though South Carolina has the fourth largest peanut industry in the country, the state is not represented on the Peanut Standards Board. The board, created by the 2002 farm bill, advises USDA on proper standards for peanut quality and handling.\r\nAs growers of our state's official snack, South Carolina peanut farmers deserve a say in matters that affect their livelihood. I'm proud to work with my colleagues, Senator Scott and Congressman Wilson, on this important bill to ensure South Carolina's peanut farmers get adequate representation at USDA, said Graham. I appreciate and look forward to President Trump signing this provision into law.\r\nEnsuring South Carolina peanut farmers have a seat at the table is incredibly important, Scott said. I want to thank Senator Graham for working together on this important bill, and I look forward to sharing some South Carolina boiled peanuts with our colleagues soon!\r\n#####", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-praises-house-passage-of-his-legislation-to-honor-late-south-carolinian/", "Clyburn Praises House Passage of his Legislation to Honor Late South Carolinian", "2018-12-11", "2018", "2018-12", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement about his legislation the House passed today:\n\n\u201cI am very pleased the U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 7230, a bill I sponsored to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 226 West Main Street in Lake City, South Carolina, as the \u201cPostmaster Frazier B. Baker Post Office\u201d. This bill pays a tribute to a true American hero.\n\n\u201cFrazier B. Baker was appointed Postmaster of Effingham, South Carolina in 1892 by President Benjamin Harrison, and in 1897, he was appointed Postmaster of Lake City, South Carolina by President William McKinley.\n\n\u201cAfter Baker was appointed Postmaster of Lake City, local citizens in the predominantly white community subjected his family to months of hostility. The post office mysteriously burned down, and multiple gunshots were fired at him. Residents filed numerous complaints regarding his performance as postmaster, but federal postal administrators determined the allegations were unsubstantiated.\n\n\u201cAfter relocating the post office to his family\u2019s home following the previous arson, a lynch mob set fire to it the morning of February 22, 1898. The mob aimed their guns at the home, killing Baker and his two-year-old daughter Julia and injuring his wife and three of his five surviving children. The attack sparked media attention, public uproar, and fundraising efforts on behalf of the Baker family.\n\n\u201cAlthough the state of South Carolina failed to prosecute the mob, federal prosecutors and postal administrators took on the murder investigation. Thirteen men were arrested and charged with twenty-four criminal counts including \u201ca conspiracy to injure and oppress Frazier B. Baker in the free exercise\u201d of his civil rights. The trial began on April 10, 1899 in Charleston, South Carolina with an all-white jury which acquitted three and deadlocked on the remaining accused. The judge declared a mistrial and federal prosecutors did not reopen the case.\n\n\u201cJustice was never served for Frazier B. Baker and his family. Designating the U.S. Post Office located at 226 West Main Street in Lake City, South Carolina in his honor is a fitting tribute to his memory.\n\n\u201cI thank my colleagues in the South Carolina delegation and the entire House for their unanimous support of this bill to honor this outstanding South Carolinian and great American.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:11:43Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/press-release/clyburn-praises-house-passage-his-legislation-honor-late-south-carolinian", "Clyburn Praises House Passage of his Legislation to Honor Late South Carolinian", "2018-12-11", "2018", "2018-12", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement about his legislation the House passed today:\nI am very pleased the U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 7230, a bill I sponsored to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 226 West Main Street in Lake City, South Carolina, as the Postmaster Frazier B. Baker Post Office. This bill pays a tribute to a true American hero.\nFrazier B. Baker was appointed Postmaster of Effingham, South Carolina in 1892 by President Benjamin Harrison, and in 1897, he was appointed Postmaster of Lake City, South Carolina by President William McKinley.\nAfter Baker was appointed Postmaster of Lake City, local citizens in the predominantly white community subjected his family to months of hostility. The post office mysteriously burned down, and multiple gunshots were fired at him. Residents filed numerous complaints regarding his performance as postmaster, but federal postal administrators determined the allegations were unsubstantiated.\nAfter relocating the post office to his family's home following the previous arson, a lynch mob set fire to it the morning of February 22, 1898. The mob aimed their guns at the home, killing Baker and his two-year-old daughter Julia and injuring his wife and three of his five surviving children. The attack sparked media attention, public uproar, and fundraising efforts on behalf of the Baker family.\nAlthough the state of South Carolina failed to prosecute the mob, federal prosecutors and postal administrators took on the murder investigation. Thirteen men were arrested and charged with twenty-four criminal counts including a conspiracy to injure and oppress Frazier B. Baker in the free exercise of his civil rights. The trial began on April 10, 1899 in Charleston, South Carolina with an all-white jury which acquitted three and deadlocked on the remaining accused. The judge declared a mistrial and federal prosecutors did not reopen the case.\nJustice was never served for Frazier B. Baker and his family. Designating the U.S. Post Office located at 226 West Main Street in Lake City, South Carolina in his honor is a fitting tribute to his memory.\nI thank my colleagues in the South Carolina delegation and the entire House for their unanimous support of this bill to honor this outstanding South Carolinian and great American.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-wilson-applauds-iraq-and-syria-genocide-relief", "Congressman Wilson Applauds Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief", "2018-12-11", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), a senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump signing H.R. 390, the Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act of 2018:\n\n\"By supporting genocide relief for innocent nationals of Iraq and Syria, President Trump has taken a great and much-needed step towards combating religious injustice in the Middle East. Because of this law, the United States is ensuring stability and basic human rights for communities that are suffering from persecution and crimes against humanity. Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) has been a tireless leader in opposing religious persecution. I am grateful to President Donald Trump and to my fellow Members of Congress for passing this crucial legislation.\"\n\nClick here to read the full text of the Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act of 2018.\n\n\u200b", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:11:43Z"], ["https://rice.house.gov/press-releases?ID=EB6ABD97-6215-4BA1-B4F8-F57C56EC1E6B", "Rep. Rice Applauds EPA and Army Proposal for Clear, Implementable WOTUS Definition", "2018-12-11", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tom Rice", "R000597", "rice.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  Congressman Tom Rice (R-SC) released the following statement applauding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers' (Army) proposed waters of the United States (WOTUS) definition that clarifies federal authority under the Clean Water Act.\r\nThe proposed WOTUS definition is welcome news in the Seventh District. President Obama's regulatory-happy EPA expanded the federal government's regulatory authority from main waterways to all bodies of water including streams, ditches, ponds, and private property. This power grab subjected South Carolina farmers, landowners, and small business owners to bureaucratic rules, onerous regulations, and costly requirements. At the time, I heard from many concerned Seventh District landowners whose fears turned into reality across the country. Farmers were no longer able to plow their own land or became tied up in jurisdiction disputes that took years and hundreds of thousands of dollars to resolve - it was the predictable result of such a massive government overreach said Congressman Rice. The straightforward approach suggested by the Trump Administration will provide much needed certainty, return authority to state and local entities, and promote responsible management of our nation's water and land in accordance with the Clean Water Act. It will empower hardworking people in the Seventh District to grow, build, and invest in our community.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-sickle-cell-bill-headed-to-the-white-house", "Scott Sickle Cell Bill Headed to the White House", "2018-12-11", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Tuesday | December 11, 2018\n\t\t\t Scott Sickle Cell Bill Headed to the White House \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON U.S. Senator Tim Scott released the following statement upon the passageof theS. 2465, theSickleCell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Actby the U.S. House of Representatives. Scott introduced this important legislationon February 28, 2018,itwas passed by the Senateon October 11, 2018, and is now on its way to the White House to be signed into law.\r\n\"One of the pillarsI base my public service on is giving a voice to the voiceless, and that is exactly whatthis bill does. I am thrilled that both the House and Senate passed my bill to ensure that we work to improve our understanding of this disease through enhanced data collection andhow patients are treated throughpublichealth initiatives.\r\nFor far too long, thisterribledisease has been overshadowed in the public sphere and I am encouraged that, by the passage ofthis bill, our world-renowned researchers and providerswill one day find a way to better treatand curetheestimated100,000 people across our nation who are affected.I want to thank Senator Cory Booker and Congressmen Danny Davis and Michael Burgess for their continued efforts on this issue.I look forward to the President signing this legislation into law.\r\nBackground on Sickle Cell Disease:Individuals diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease may experience serious medical complications ranging from anemia, restricted blood flow, strokes and even death. While hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is currently the only known cure and advancements have been made in treating complications, more can be done to help patients and their families.The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently estimates that Sickle Cell Disease occurs in 1 out of every 365 African-American births and 1 out of 16,3000 Hispanic-American births. Approximately 1 in 13 African-American babies are born with the sickle cell trait.\r\nRead the full copy of the billHERE.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-us-senator-tim-scott-named-on-bloomberg-50-", "ICYMI: U.S. Senator Tim Scott Named on Bloomberg 50", "2018-12-10", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Monday | December 10, 2018\n\t\t\t ICYMI: U.S. Senator Tim Scott Named on Bloomberg 50  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON  U.S. Senator Tim Scott was listed among Bloomberg's top 50 for his Investing in Opportunity Act signed into law as part of last year's tax reform. Scott, referred to as \"Mr. Opportunity Zone\", is accompanied by, among others, Taylor Swift, Reese Witherspoon, the K-pop boy band BTS, and fellow South Carolinian Mick Mulvaney, Director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.\r\nThe Bloomberg 50\r\nWhat does Black Panther director Ryan Coogler have in common with Ben van Beurden, chief executive officer of Royal Dutch Shell?\r\n\r\nTim Scott\r\nSenator, South Carolina\r\nThanks to him, about 8,700 low-income census tracts are now designated as \"opportunity zones,\" and they've become the next big investing fad as Wall Street discovers the potential tax savings.\r\n\r\nHe'd managed to codify an idea that Silicon Valley luminary Sean Parker and a coterie of lawmakers and policy wonks have been floating in Washington for years.\r\n\r\nWhen Scott toured some of the zones this year, his first stop was his childhood home of North Charleston, where his single mom raised him, working 16-hour days as a nurse's assistant. Now \"communities that have not seen the type of economic recovery that the rest of the country has seen have a chance to be hopeful,\" he said in an interview on Bloomberg Television in July.\r\n\r\nRead the full article here\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://rice.house.gov/press-releases?ID=776AA2FB-6E99-4BD8-B39D-6567C44E0CBE", "Rep. Rice Statement on Letter from Governor McMaster with Updated CDBG-DR Estimate, I-73 Funding Request", "2018-12-08", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tom Rice", "R000597", "rice.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON Congressman Tom Rice (R-S.C.) released the following statement upon receiving a letter from Governor McMaster that included an updated estimate for Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR) funding. In the letter, Governor McMaster also called upon the South Carolina delegation to seek funding for I-73.\r\nIn the Seventh District, we are facing a long and costly recovery from Hurricane Florence. Governor McMaster's request for additional CDBG-DR funding will ensure we can help as many people rebuild as possible. Additionally, I am glad the Governor has asked the South Carolina delegation to find a way to fund I-73 as an emergency evacuation route. Improving our outdated infrastructure is critical to enhancing our disaster preparedness said Congressman Tom Rice. I would like to thank Governor McMaster for his lifesaving actions during the storm and his commitment to the people of South Carolina during the recovery process. We will continue to work together to ensure a strong, complete recovery for our constituents.\r\n\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=D34631B2-9DEB-422B-9C1B-76C4D7BDCE62", "Graham Statement On Milley And Dunford", "2018-12-08", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today issued this statement on the nomination of General Mark Milley to be the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and thanked the outgoing Chairman General Joseph Dunford for his dedicated service to our nation.\r\nThe selection of General Mark Milley to serve as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is a great choice.\r\nI've known General Milley for years and met him on numerous occasions in Afghanistan and Iraq. He's a battle-tested commander and Pentagon reformer who will be a worthy successor to General Dunford.\r\nAs to General Dunford, he served Presidents Obama and Trump with distinction and has much to be proud of during his tenure as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. He's one of the most dedicated officers I've ever known. I wish him well.\r\n####", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=324D0BA0-E19C-4552-A08D-BAF718BD3BE2", "Graham Statement On President Trump Nominating Heather Nauert For U.N. Ambassador", "2018-12-07", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today issued this statement on President Donald Trump nominating Heather Nauert to serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.\r\nI've known Heather for many years. She is a fine and capable person. She was an effective spokeswoman for the Department of State and enjoys the confidence of Secretary Pompeo and President Trump.\r\nI'm sure she will perform well at her hearing and look forward to supporting her nomination.\r\n####", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=D4DD521B-B265-4633-84B1-6E5D452106CB", "Graham Statement On President Trump Nominating William Barr For Attorney General", "2018-12-07", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today issued this statement on President Donald Trump nominating William Barr to serve as the next U.S. Attorney General.\r\nPresident Trump made an outstanding decision in nominating William Barr to serve as the next Attorney General.\r\nMr. Barr is highly capable, highly respected and will provide new and much-needed leadership for the Department of Justice.\r\nHaving previously served as Attorney General under President George H.W. Bush, Mr. Barr is a known quantity, a man of the highest integrity and character, and has an impeccable reputation. He will provide a strong and steady hand to the fine men and women at the Department of Justice.\r\nI will do everything in my power to push him through the Senate Judiciary Committee and onto the floor of the Senate for eventual confirmation as soon as possible.\r\nWell done Mr. President.\r\n####", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=3CF73825-CAF8-4586-AB1F-69FF9C52C847", "Graham, Scott Announce Key Funding To Increase South Carolina Port System's Capacity And Efficiency", "2018-12-06", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) today announced a $25 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support projects at the Inland Port Greer (IPG) and the Port of Charleston.\r\nProject Two of the Upstate Express Corridor Project would increase capacity at the IPG to ensure sufficient staging, container lift and storage space for manufacturers and freight shippers.\r\nThe project also extends Norfolk Southern's Carlisle Passing Siding to accommodate longer trains travelling between the IPG and the Port of Charleston.\r\nGraham and Scott noted these service improvements would advance the region's manufacturing industry by increasing shipping capacity and efficiency.\r\nToday's announcement is great news for manufacturers who use the Inland Port in Greer and the Port of Charleston, said Graham. I was proud to join my South Carolina colleagues in support of this important project which will benefit manufacturers across our entire state. I'm also pleased Secretary Chao has recognized the growth opportunities available in the South Carolina port system. This investment will pay dividends for American manufacturing in the years to come.\r\nIt is a great day in South Carolina as we've secured a big win from Secretary Chao and the Department of Transportation (DOT). We have a diverse economy in the state and need to ensure that every mode of transportation of our goods is top-notch. I thank Secretary Chao and the DOT for approving this application, one that is such an essential part of the Palmetto State's economy, said Scott.\r\nGraham and Scott, along with U.S. Representatives James Clyburn (D-South Carolina), Joe Wilson (R-South Carolina), Mark Sanford (R-South Carolina), Jeff Duncan (R-South Carolina), Trey Gowdy (R-South Carolina), Tom Rice (R-South Carolina) and Ralph Norman (R-South Carolina) sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao in August urging support for this project.\r\n#####", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-senator-scott-moves-to-protect-heirs-property-owners-", "ICYMI: Senator Scott Moves to Protect Heirs Property Owners", "2018-12-06", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Thursday | December 6, 2018\n\t\t\t ICYMI: Senator Scott Moves to Protect Heirs Property Owners  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\nSC land slipping away from families amid fragile claims and explosive growth\r\n\r\nHeirs' property is closely associated with black landowners in the South, but clusters of heirs' property can be found among a number of historically marginalized populations where extended families have an attachment to the land  predominantly white Appalachia, Hispanic neighborhoods in south Texas near the Mexican border and Native American communities.\r\n.\r\nNearly 120 years after the Civil War ended, a 1984 study estimated that heirs' property still accounted for 41 percent of black-owned land in the South.\r\n.\r\nHeirs' property can easily slip away from a family when a single relative with a small share of ownership forces the liquidation of the entire property in what's known as a partition sale.\r\n.\r\nU.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., a former Charleston County councilman, said problems related to heirs' property are familiar to many black families, including his.\r\nScott said his great-great-grandfather owned about 900 acres of land near Aiken. Over the years the property was passed down, divided up and diminished by partition sales. Scott said his mother ended up with 5 acres, from his great-grandfather's original 900-acre property.\r\nSo many African-Americans and minorities have the same challenges, he said. It's such a devastating experience when someone who is savvy takes advantage of people who are not.\r\n.\r\nAt the federal level, Scott is co-sponsoring legislation that would make it easier for farmers with heirs' property to tap into federal programs such as farm loans, crop insurance and disaster aid. It would also allow some federal loan funds to be used to help heirs to resolve ownership and succession on farmland that has multiple owners.\r\nTo read the entire story, clickhere.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=98725A1E-9672-4853-A27F-517745D5D27F", "Senate Measure Holds Saudi Crown Prince Accountable for Killing of Jamal Khashoggi", "2018-12-05", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Dianne Feinstein (D-California), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Ed Markey (D-Massachusetts), Todd Young (R-Indiana) and Chris Coons (D-Delaware) today introduced a Senate Resolution that holds Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman accountable for contributing to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, the blockade of Qatar, the jailing of political dissidents within Saudi Arabia, the use of force to intimidate rivals, and the abhorrent and unjustified killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.\r\nI believe it's vitally important to U.S. national security interests to make a definitive statement about the brutal murder of an American resident  Mr. Khashoggi  who has three American citizen children, said Senator Graham. This resolution  without equivocation  definitively states that the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia was complicit in the murder of Mr. Khashoggi and has been a wrecking ball to the region jeopardizing our national security interests on multiple fronts. It will be up to Saudi Arabia as to how to deal with this matter. But it is up to the United States to firmly stand for who we are and what we believe.\r\nThe world is entitled to know all the perpetrators of this terrible murder, and they must be held accountable. President Trump's willingness to ignore the crown prince's role in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi is unacceptable, said Senator Feinstein. Our resolution corrects that by condemning the crown prince's actions and stating he should be held responsible for this murder, the blockade in Qatar and for human rights abuses in the Saudi Arabia and Yemen.\r\nOur values as Americans must be central to our foreign policy. Saudi Arabia is an important ally but not an ally at any cost. There is no doubt that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman knew about the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, condoned it, and at worst was actually involved in directing it, Rubio said. The U.S. must demand accountability and press for the release of all Saudi political prisoners, including blogger Raif Badawi and women's rights activists.\r\nCrown Prince Mohammed bin Salman isnot the reformer he pretends to be. He is a thug and underhis rule, the Kingdom has cracked down forcefully on dissent,taken aggressive actions against neighbors like Lebanon and Qatar that have destabilized the region, createdan unprecedentedhumanitarian crisis through its brutal war in Yemen, and decided it may commit extraterritorial killings with impunity, said Senator Markey.Saudi Arabiais heading in the wrong direction, and the benefits of our relationship with the Kingdom are quickly beingoutweighed byMohammad bin Salman's blatant disregardfor fundamental freedoms and international norms. It is time to re-think our relationship with Saudi Arabia, and President Trump must makepubliclyclear that the United States will not tolerate this behavior by anyone, even our so-called friends. This resolution would ensure that the United States Senate is on the record as condemning the Crown Prince's murdering of an American journalist and that we will not tolerate the actions of a regime that violates basic human rights and freedoms.\r\nThe failure over the last year and half to utilize all available U.S. leverage with respect to Saudi Arabia's actions in Yemen has left the Crown Prince with the mistaken impression that the United States will turn a blind eye to his increasingly brazen atrocities.Those who suggest we must sacrifice our principles for security will have neither, said Senator Young. \r\nThe United States Senate should speak in a clear, bipartisan voice to say that we will not tolerate the kinds of egregious human rights violations we've seen from Saudi leadership and, in particular, from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman,said Senator Coons.The world has long looked to the United States to lead on human rights, and this is an important moment to show that we will not compromise our core values.\r\nThe Graham-Feinstein-Rubio-Markey-Young-Coons Resolution:\r\n \r\ncondemns in the strongest possible terms the murder of Jamal Khashoggi;\r\nfinds that as Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman was in control of the security forces at the time of Jamal Khashoggi's murder;\r\nbased on evidence and analysis made available to this institution, the Senate has a high level of confidence that Mohammed bin Salman was complicit in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi;\r\nurges the United States Government and the international community to hold all parties, including Mohammed bin Salman, involved in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi accountable;\r\ncalls on the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to negotiate directly with representatives of the Houthi movement in order to end the war in Yemen, agree on a political resolution, reverse the humanitarian crisis, and refocus efforts on defeating al Qaeda and ISIS in Yemen;\r\ncalls on the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to negotiate a political solution to its dispute with Qatar expeditiously and in a way that restores diplomatic relations with Qatar; and\r\nurges the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to immediately release Saudi blogger Raif Badawi, the Saudi women's rights activists, and other detained political prisoners.\r\n \r\nFull text of the resolution is here.\r\n#####", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://jeffduncan.house.gov/press-release/duncan-statement-president-george-h-w-bush", "Duncan Statement on President George H. W. Bush", "2018-12-01", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Jeffrey Duncan", "D000615", "jeffduncan.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Laurens, S.C.  Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03) released the following statement on the passing of President George H. W. Bush: \nI am extremely saddened to hear of the passing of President George H. W. Bush. He lived an extraordinary life marked by service, sacrifice, and courage. I am thankful for his dedication to our country and for the example he set for all of us.\nMy prayers are with the entire Bush family as they mourn the loss of this great man.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=C2F22E00-A0C8-4BA6-B4AC-0B217F74E5F5", "Graham Statement on President George H.W. Bush", "2018-12-01", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today issued this statement on the passing of the 41st President of the United States, George H.W. Bush.\r\nToday, my thoughts are with the Bush family who are some of the most incredible people I have ever met. I am thinking of them during this time of sadness and celebration of a life well-lived.\r\nWith the passing of President George H.W. Bush, a lifetime of extraordinary and honorable service  from the cockpit to the White House  has come to an end. When it's all said and done, President Bush was one of the best examples of goodness, decency and bravery to ever achieve the Presidency.\r\nHe is a great role model for all of us still in the fight and those who aspire to service in the future.\r\nA truly great American.  \r\n####", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-elected-majority-whip/", "Clyburn Elected Majority Whip", "2018-11-28", "2018", "2018-11", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman James E. Clyburn released the following statement after the House Democratic Caucus unanimously elected him by acclamation to be Majority Whip in the 116th Congress:\n\n\u201cI thank all my House Democratic colleagues for the faith and confidence they have expressed in me to serve as Majority Whip in the 116th Congress. I am deeply honored to have the support of our Caucus and humbly accept this position with a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.\n\n\u201cAs I said to my colleagues today, America is already a great country: our challenge is to make its greatness apply fairly and equitably to all of its people. As the only Member of elected Leadership from a red state and largely rural district, I will work tirelessly to be a voice for the millions of Americans who feel left out and communities that are too often left behind. I am committed to staying connected to all of our Caucuses and regions and building a whip operation that is reflective of the diversity of our Caucus and that empowers a new generation of Members to have a voice in our legislative process.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:10:16Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/press-release/clyburn-elected-majority-whip", "Clyburn Elected Majority Whip", "2018-11-28", "2018", "2018-11", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman James E. Clyburn released the following statement after the House Democratic Caucus unanimously elected him by acclamation to be Majority Whip in the 116th Congress:\nI thank all my House Democratic colleagues for the faith and confidence they have expressed in me to serve as Majority Whip in the 116th Congress. I am deeply honored to have the support of our Caucus and humbly accept this position with a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.\nAs I said to my colleagues today, America is already a great country: our challenge is to make its greatness apply fairly and equitably to all of its people. As the only Member of elected Leadership from a red state and largely rural district, I will work tirelessly to be a voice for the millions of Americans who feel left out and communities that are too often left behind. I am committed to staying connected to all of our Caucuses and regions and building a whip operation that is reflective of the diversity of our Caucus and that empowers a new generation of Members to have a voice in our legislative process.\nClyburn was nominated to be the U.S. House Majority Whip for the 116th Congress by Congressman G.K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02). His nomination was seconded by Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) and Congresswoman-Elect Lucy McBath (GA-06).", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-tim-scott-to-help-lead-the-committee-on-committees", "Senator Tim Scott to Help Lead the Committee on Committees", "2018-11-28", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Wednesday | November 28, 2018\n\t\t\t Senator Tim Scott to Help Lead the Committee on Committees \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTONU.S. Senator Tim Scott was selected by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to assist on the Senate Republicans' Committee on Committees, the panel responsible for committee assignments for the 116thCongress, as he did in the previous two Congresses. He will be working alongside Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID).\r\nI want to thank Majority Leader McConnell and Chairman Crapo for their leadership, and I know I will enjoy serving on the Committee on Committees for the third consecutive Congress. I look forward to this opportunity to help our members receive the committee assignments that will ensure we are serving the American people in the best way possible. The economy is humming, unemployment is low, and Senate Republicans will work to make sure that momentum keeps moving forward, said Scott.\r\nThe Committee on Committees negotiates the process of assigning Republican senators to committees.After general elections, Senate party leaders negotiate the ratios on standing committees.Sens. Crapo and Scott will provide leadership in the negotiations surrounding subsequent committee assignments.\r\nMike Crapo and Tim Scott have earned the trust of our colleagues in the Republican Conference by effectively leading these important negotiations in years past, McConnell said. I am very pleased they will be leading this effort once again.\r\nI thank Leader McConnell for his continued trust in having me partner with him to lead the work of this important committee,said Crapo, Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee. This Congress has been successful in passing legislation that benefits all Americans. Bipartisan accomplishments are reducing unemployment, creating new jobs, providing tax relief to working families, and creating the conditions for businesses of all sizes to expand. I look forward to working with my colleagues, including our Senators-elect from Florida, Indiana, Missouri, Utah Tennessee and North Dakota, to form committees that reflect the priorities of our constituents and build upon the successes of this Congress when we convene in 2019.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-wilson-applauds-house-passage-of-the-preventing", "Congressman Wilson Applauds House Passage of the Preventing Destabilization of Iraq Act", "2018-11-27", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 4591, the Preventing Destabilization of Iraq Act, which included Congressman Wilson's amendment:\n\n\"A comprehensive strategy is necessary to combat Iran's deadly influence in the region. This strategy must include sanctions on specific terrorist organizations in Iraq and Syria that are supported by Iran. I am grateful the House passed H.R. 4591, the Preventing Destabilization of Iraq Act, which imposes sanctions on perpetrators of violence that threatens the stability in Iraq. My amendment adds two additional Iranian-backed terrorist organizations to that list, the Liwa Fatemiyoun and Liwa Zainebiyoun.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:10:16Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=8441F8B9-AEF0-4426-A84D-A6DEB577FFDC", "Graham on Migrant Caravans", "2018-11-26", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today issued this statement on the state of immigration reform in light of members of migrant caravans attempting to rush the southern border.\r\nI have worked for over a decade to fix our nation's broken immigration system.\r\nWe will not have the necessary buy-in' from the American people for a solution dealing with illegal immigrants already in the United States if we cannot convince the public we have the ability to stop future waves of illegal immigration.\r\nThe current chaos at our southern border must be dealt with properly or we will never find a solution to our broken immigration system.\r\nEveryone who supports dealing fairly with illegal immigrants already in the United States should make it clear the lawless behavior occurring at the southern border crossing will not be tolerated.\r\nAmericans want an immigration policy which we control, not one where illegal immigrants control us.\r\nWe are a nation of immigrants. We are also a kind and generous people. But Americans will not be played for fools.\r\nIt's simple: We as Americans  have the right to decide who gets to come into our country, not immigrants seeking to force their way in.\r\nI have worked with many Democrats who have compassion for illegal immigrants already in the United States. In order to solve this problem, now is the time for Democrats to be clear that they too oppose the lawless behavior from illegal immigrants at the border. They can also offer their strong support for additional efforts to secure our border today and in the future.\r\nShowing the American people we will take a tough line on future waves of illegal immigration helps build the necessary political support to deal fairly with the problems created in the past.\r\nIt remains the pathway forward and Americans are watching how we handle this current test.\r\n####", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-congressman-wilson-urges-american-allies-to-oppose-anti-israel-un", "ICYMI: Congressman Wilson Urges American Allies to Oppose Anti-Israel UN Resolutions", "2018-11-20", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Last week, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) sent 27 letters to nations across the globe regarding the upcoming United Nations General Assembly resolution votes that continue the mandates and funding for the Division for Palestinian Rights (DPR) in the U.S. Secretariat and the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (CEIRPP). These organizations impede the Middle East peace process by creating institutional bias against Israel, as well as waste U.S. resources sent to the UN.\n\nThe letters sent by Congressman Wilson ask these countries to consider changing their votes during the upcoming UN General Assembly sessions. Any show of support\u2014including an abstention\u2014is progress toward protecting Israel and the prospects of a peace deal.\n\nLetters were sent to the following countries:\n\nArgentina; Australia; Benin; Bulgaria; Burkina Faso; Cameroon; Cape Verde; Chad; Colombia; Czech Republic; Ghana; Greece; Hungary; Italy; Latvia; Lithuania; Netherlands; Palau; Poland; Romania; Rwanda; Samoa; Sierra Leone; Slovakia; Tonga; Tuvalu; and Vanuatu.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:10:16Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=81A670FC-D63D-4F42-9058-2F1A9231BA4C", "Graham Statement on Saudi Arabia", "2018-11-20", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on Saudi Arabia.\r\n\r\nOne thing I learned during the Obama years is that when you look the other way regarding problems in the Middle East, it seldom works out.\r\n\r\n\r\nTime and time again President Obama chose to look the other way as Iran took increasingly provocative actions. Each time it led to even worse Iranian behavior and created even larger problems for the future.\r\n\r\n\r\nLikewise, it is not in our national security interests to look the other way when it comes to the brutal murder of Mr. Jamal Khashoggi.\r\n\r\n\r\nI firmly believe there will be strong bipartisan support for serious sanctions against Saudi Arabia, including appropriate members of the royal family, for this barbaric act which defied all civilized norms. While Saudi Arabia is a strategic ally, the behavior of the Crown Prince  in multiple ways  has shown disrespect for the relationship and made him, in my view, beyond toxic.\r\n\r\n\r\nI fully realize we have to deal with bad actors and imperfect situations on the international stage. However, when we lose our moral voice, we lose our strongest asset.\r\n\r\n\r\n######", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-senator-scott-sat-down-with-politicos-chief-economic-correspondent-to-talk-about-american-opportunity-and-potential-", "ICYMI: Senator Scott Sat Down with POLITICO's Chief Economic Correspondent to Talk About American Opportunity and Potential", "2018-11-20", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Tuesday | November 20, 2018\n\t\t\t ICYMI: Senator Scott Sat Down with POLITICO's Chief Economic Correspondent to Talk About American Opportunity and Potential  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON - Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) sat down with POLITICO's Chief Economic Correspondent, Ben White for a conversation about bringing development to America's most disadvantaged communities.\r\nThe $100 Billion Dollar Question \r\nBy: Ben White \r\nAs the American economy has grown more unequal, with urban areas thriving and rural areas falling behind, free-market Republicans have generally stayed away from the debate about potential government solutions. \r\nThat is, until Tim Scott came along.\r\nScott, the first African-American senator from South Carolina since the end of Reconstruction, grew up in working-class poverty. And he's championed essentially the only congressional effort to close this economic divide during Donald Trump's presidency.\r\nScott's Opportunity Zones would provide tax incentives for investment in parts of the country that have not seen big gains since the Great Recession ended. He helped get the provision tucked in the tax bill signed by Trump in December 2017, and along the way won the support of several Democrats.\r\nI am certainly an advocate of the free market, without any question, Scott told me in an interview. However, my worldview, really, is oftentimes seen through the eyes of a 7-year-old kid, growing up in a single-parent household, mired in poverty, feeling hopeless, at times frustrated, realizing that there was more potential in me than I could get out.\r\nScott acknowledged in our interview that, contrary to conservative orthodoxy, he does believe that government can play a role in pushing against the economic tendency for investments to cluster in certain areas while leaving others behind. We always struggle with an even spread of resources, he said, noting that one way government can address this is to ensure better access to broadband internet outside of major metropolitan centers.\r\nThe idea for Opportunity Zones initially came from the Economic Initiative Group, a D.C. think tank set up by Sean Parker, the tech billionaire who co-founded Napster and served as the first president of Facebook. Parker eventually enlisted Scott in his effort to get the Opportunity Zones into legislation.\r\nThe program would allow investors who direct their money into distressed communities to defer capital gains taxes for up to 10 years. It is not yet operational; the Treasury Department in October released proposed rules to guide investors on how to take advantage of the tax incentives. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has suggested that the program could attract $100 billion in investment in distressed areas.\r\nTax incentives haven't always proved successful in addressing entrenched poverty or stopping the decline of local economies based on old-line industries. And some progressives worry that programs like Scott's can turn into boondoggles that give tax breaks to wealthy investors without doing much for the places they're supposed to help. In a paper earlier this year, Adam Looney, senior fellow at the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, said there isn't good evidence that tax incentives actually boost low-income local residents; Empowerment Zones, a previous government effort to boost troubled areas, wound up costing $850 per resident and in the end was limited to just 11 neighborhoods.\r\nScott, for his part, said he thought the program could create enormous investment within just a couple of years. There's over a trillion dollars on the sidelines that could be deployed, he told me. I think a realistic estimation, in the first few years, would be about $100 billion.\r\nClick HERE to read the full interview. \r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/phones-down-in-washington-dc-office", "Phones Down in Washington, DC Office", "2018-11-19", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Monday | November 19, 2018\n\t\t\t Phones Down in Washington, DC Office \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON All phones in the Washington, D.C. office are currently down. For immediate assistance, please contact your local state office.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=D5E4EE4E-3A29-4F2A-AD8D-5DBD0A3E79A4", "Statement From U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina)", "2018-11-16", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made these statements.\r\nOn Chairman Grassley Moving from the Judiciary Committee to the Finance Committee:\r\nI very much appreciate Senator Grassley's leadership of the Senate Judiciary Committee. He chaired the committee with a steady hand, sense of fundamental fairness, and resolve. His leadership serves as a model to us all.\r\nSenator Grassley has much to be proud of during his time as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. His work, along with his Democrat and Republican colleagues, accomplished so much for the American people.\r\nOn Possibility of Serving as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee:\r\nIf I am fortunate enough to be selected by my colleagues to serve as Chairman, I will push for the appointment and Senate confirmation of highly qualified conservative judges to the federal bench and aggressive oversight of the Department of Justice and FBI.\r\nFinally, I will continue to seek common sense, bipartisan solutions to major issues facing our nation.\r\n#####", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/south-carolina-and-north-carolina-senators-request-additional-disaster-relief-for-hurricane-florence-recovery", "South Carolina and North Carolina Senators Request Additional Disaster Relief for Hurricane Florence Recovery", "2018-11-16", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Friday | November 16, 2018\n\t\t\t South Carolina and North Carolina Senators Request Additional Disaster Relief for Hurricane Florence Recovery \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON  Today, Senators Tim Scott (R-SC), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Richard Burr (R-NC) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) formally requested the next Senate appropriations bill include additional disaster relief for areas struggling in the wake of Hurricane Florence.\r\nThanks to your assistance, state agencies across the Carolinas are already establishing plans to rebuild the hardest hit communities over the coming months and years, the letter states.\r\nThe letter adds, in the last two months, 51 counties have been declared disaster areas in North Carolina, including 34 for individual assistance, and in South Carolina 19 counties have been declared, including 8 for individual assistance. Many of the communities affected by Hurricane Florence were also impacted by other severe flooding events within the last three years, further complicating the recovery and rebuilding efforts. In total, our states suffered combined damage totaling over $20 billion.\r\nIt will take years for many communities to recover, requiring the combined efforts of state and federal agencies, the letter continues.\r\nIn the near future we will provide the Senate Appropriations Committee and relevant subcommittees with funding requests and programmatic changes needed to further recover efforts, the Senators add. It is our hope and request that emergency appropriations for states effected by Hurricane Florence be included in the next appropriations bill the Senate considers.\r\nTo read the entire letter, click here.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-votes-to-secure-coast-guard-air-facility-in-charleston-", "Scott Votes to Secure Coast Guard Air Facility in Charleston", "2018-11-15", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Thursday | November 15, 2018\n\t\t\t Scott Votes to Secure Coast Guard Air Facility in Charleston  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON Senator Tim Scott released the following statement upon passage of the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, which secured the Coast Guard Air Facility in Charleston: \r\n\"For years, I've worked to ensure that the Coast Guard Air Facility in Charleston stays open and fully functional. Our state is blessed to have not only a beautiful coastlinebut a useful one. Countless industries depend on safe and navigable waters off the coast of South Carolina to do their business, and as a proud military state, we know that the Coast Guard needs to have a presence in the Lowcountry to perform this critical mission every day.\" \r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-joe-wilson-condemns-terrorist-attacks-by-hamas", "Congressman Joe Wilson Condemns Terrorist Attacks by Hamas", "2018-11-14", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement condemning the recent terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israeli civilians:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:10:16Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=AAA5E34C-1C73-4C17-B619-B59C2FD65C38", "Graham Statement On President Trump's Support For Bipartisan Sentencing Reform", "2018-11-14", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on President Donald Trump announcing support for the First Step Act, a bipartisan sentencing and prison reform bill.\r\nI am very excited to have President Trump's support for the First Step Act.\r\nThis bipartisan legislation gives nonviolent offenders an earned second chance and should dramatically reduce the recidivism rate by focusing on skills necessary for people to stay out of prison.\r\nWe can and should pass this bill before Congress adjourns for the year.\r\n#####\r\n\r\nBackground on the First Step Act:\r\nThe First Step Act will reform America's prisons to make our communities safer and our justice system fairer.\r\n \r\nNearly all incarcerated Americans will one day leave prison and the goal of this legislation is to make sure they do not return.\r\nThe First Step Act uses a targeted approach toward a specific population of Federal prisoners who will eventually be released.\r\nThe First Step Act will promote prisoner participation in vocational training, educational coursework, or faith-based programs, and in turn help them successfully reenter society.\r\nPrisoners will be able to earn credits that reduce the amount of time spent in prison.\r\nAs a result, prisoners will gain job skills, drug treatment, and education that prepare them to reenter American communities as productive members of society.\r\nThe legislation also seeks to place Federal inmates closer to their communities in order to facilitate family visitation.\r\nThis is a true first step in creating a fairer justice system by reforming mandatory minimums, which have created racially disparate outcomes and increased overcrowding and costs.\r\nThe legislation reduces the enhanced penalties for certain non-violent repeat drug offenders and eliminates the three-strike mandatory life provision.\r\nCertain nonviolent offenders will be able to petition courts for a review of their sentence, which can be reduced only after the judge reviews all circumstances, including public safety, criminal history, and the nature of the offense.\r\n \r\nTaking steps to better prepare inmates for reentry into our society and communities will help reduce recidivism.\r\n \r\nWe can improve society for all by better equipping prisoners being released for successful reintegration into society. \r\nToday one-in-three American adults has some type of criminal record and more than two million Americans are in prisons, including 181,000 in Federal prison. \r\nMore than 95% of these prisoners will eventually leave prison and face the challenge of restarting their lives. \r\nOur prisons can do much more to prepare inmates for release, addressing the fact that roughly 77% of state inmates and 38% of federal inmates are rearrested within five years of release.\r\n \r\nThe First Step Act enjoys widespread support across the political spectrum.\r\n \r\nMany of the reforms included in this legislation passed the House in an overwhelming, bipartisan vote of 36059 in May 2018.\r\nRepublicans and Democrats in the Senate worked with the White House to craft a bipartisan sentencing reform compromise, which has been added to the legislation.\r\nSo far, seven major police organizations, over 2,700 faith and evangelical leaders, and hundreds of conservative organizations and leaders support this legislation.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-statement-on-white-house-criminal-justice-reform-announcement", "Scott Statement on White House Criminal Justice Reform Announcement", "2018-11-14", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Wednesday | November 14, 2018\n\t\t\t Scott Statement on White House Criminal Justice Reform Announcement \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, DC U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below following today's announcement by the President that the White House stands behinda bipartisan criminal justice reform package that includesthe First Step Act, introduced by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), markingthe first truly meaningful action on criminal justice reform in decades. Scott joined other Senate and House negotiators at the White House for the announcement. As the only Senate Republican co-sponsor of the First Step Act, I am thrilled to see the President throw his support behind meaningful criminal justice reform. The First Step Act takes concrete measures to reduce recidivism, improve the reentry process for prisoners as they transitionback into society, lower costs, and a variety of other steps that will both keep our streets safer and help ensure former inmates have a path to success after serving their debt to society.\r\nI want to thank Chairman Grassley, Senators Lee, Cornyn and Graham, as well as our partners in the House for all their efforts to find a path forward. I will also continue to advocate to the President that he nominate a new Attorney General that is passionate about criminal justice reform and further steps that can be taken in this area.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://jeffduncan.house.gov/press-release/congressman-jeff-duncan-issues-veteran-s-day-statement", "Congressman Jeff Duncan Issues Veterans Day Statement", "2018-11-11", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Jeffrey Duncan", "D000615", "jeffduncan.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Laurens, S.C.  Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03) released the following statement on Veterans Day 2018:\nOn days like today, we remember that freedom comes with a price. Brave men and women have risked it all to maintain the freedoms and liberties we are blessed with in the United States. These patriots have answered the call to serve and protect the nation against those who want to do harm. Simply put, our veterans are the best among us  they are daring, courageous, and selfless.\nThis Veteran's Day, I want to say a heartfelt thank you to the men and women who have served this nation in uniform. We are forever indebted to you for your fearlessness and dedication to freedom.\nMay God bless our amazing veterans and their families, and may God bless the United States of America.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-joe-wilson-announces-candidacy-for-ranking-member-of-foreign", "Congressman Joe Wilson Announces Candidacy for Ranking Member of Foreign Affairs Committee", "2018-11-09", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) announced his candidacy to be the next Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee:\n\n\"Despite all our hard work over the past two years, Tuesday did not pan out the way any of us would have liked. As we examine what went wrong, I know that if we take the right steps now, we will take back the majority in 2020.'\n\n\"Being in the minority presents major challenges for Republicans. Having previously served for several years in the minority, I am prepared to advance Republican principles and stop Democrats from undermining the Trump administration. My goal as Ranking Member will be to remain a tireless advocate for our Conference in support of President Donald Trump.'\n\n\"I believe my successful tenure as Chairman of three House Armed Services subcommittees, my experience leading a Congressional delegation to Jerusalem for the opening of the U.S. embassy, my leadership as Co-Chairman of theUK and EU caucuses, and my unwavering support for the Republican Party make me the best fit for Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.'\n\n\"As the current Chairman of the Republican Study Committee Foreign Affairs and National Security Task Force, I worked to keep members informed on how foreign policy issues directly affect their constituents through meetings and round-tables with ambassadors, parliamentarians, and policy experts.'\n\n\"As Ranking Member, I will continue providing opportunities for members to be more involved in foreign affairs and foster positive relationships with world leaders.'", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:10:16Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-releases-letter-announcing-run-for-majority-whip/", "Clyburn Releases Letter Announcing Run For Majority Whip", "2018-11-08", "2018", "2018-11", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC) today released the following letter to his incoming Democratic colleagues announcing his run for Majority Whip:\n\nDear Democratic Colleague:\n\nCongratulations on your election to the 116th Congress!\n\nLast night, the American people sent a clear and powerful message, electing a democratic majority with a mandate to restore the fundamental goodness of our government. The primary goal of our new majority is to make America\u2019s greatness apply fairly and equitably to all Americans. With this singular goal in mind, I am declaring my candidacy for Majority Whip and asking for your support.\n\nThe Members of the Democratic Caucus are up to this challenge. We will stop the assault on our democratic norms, our institutions and the rule of law. We will faithfully execute our Constitutional duties and restore the system of checks and balances that the Founders designed and that our Republic requires.\n\nThe men and women of the 116th Congress will be the most diverse ever, with more women, people of color and LGBTQ colleagues taking the oath of office than ever before. The talents and life experiences that you bring to the House of Representatives will build a representative government that is of the people, by the people and for the people.\n\nThroughout my life, I have been fighting for an America that lives up to its founding ideals. Throughout this cycle, I have invoked the words of Alexis de Tocqueville, who wrote in his great work, Democracy in America; \u201cThe greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults.\u201d\n\nThroughout this campaign, I have had conversations with our colleagues, as well as with nearly all of the newly elected Freshman class. In these discussions I have heard a strong desire for bold, decisive leadership to \u201crepair our nation\u2019s faults:\u201d\n\nEnd the corrosive influence of money and special interests on our democracy;\n\nBreak the gridlock in Congress, make the Rules of the House more open, transparent and inclusive for all Members and to build bipartisan support for our agenda when possible;\n\nEmpower Chairwomen, Chairmen, Freshmen and everyone in between to be legislators and change agents, rather than simply voters;\n\nOppose the President when he is wrong, and work with him when we can find common ground to strengthen our country; and\n\nMost importantly, implement a strong, compelling Democratic agenda that resonates with all Americans.\n\nI am prepared to work with every corner of our diverse Caucus to shape policies that allow us to achieve consensus. As the only member of leadership from a red state and a largely rural district, I am uniquely positioned to help bring our caucus together, to marry strong progressive values with pragmatic solutions that can cross our ideological, geographic and cultural divides.\n\nThe American people are demanding solutions on healthcare, an inclusive economy, student debt and many other pressing challenges. However, the overriding concern I have heard on the campaign trail is that the fundamental goodness and decency of America is under threat.\n\nOur victory on Tuesday night was about restoring the goodness of America to our government. The goodness of America is her greatness. This is our charge, and my challenge to you. I look forward to speaking with you about my candidacy and receiving your perspectives on the opportunities that lie ahead.\n\nBut for now, enjoy and savor this tremendous victory! Welcome to the 116th Congress. Let\u2019s make history together.\n\nWith kindest regards, I am\n\nSincerely,\n\nJames E. Clyburn", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:10:16Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/press-release/clyburn-releases-letter-announcing-run-majority-whip", "Clyburn Releases Letter Announcing Run For Majority Whip", "2018-11-08", "2018", "2018-11", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC) today released the following letter to his incoming Democratic colleagues announcing his run for Majority Whip:\nDear Democratic Colleague:\nCongratulations on your election to the 116th Congress!\nLast night, the American people sent a clear and powerful message, electing a democratic majority with a mandate to restore the fundamental goodness of our government. The primary goal of our new majority is to make America's greatness apply fairly and equitably to all Americans. With this singular goal in mind, I am declaring my candidacy for Majority Whip and asking for your support.\nThe Members of the Democratic Caucus are up to this challenge. We will stop the assault on our democratic norms, our institutions and the rule of law. We will faithfully execute our Constitutional duties and restore the system of checks and balances that the Founders designed and that our Republic requires.\nThe men and women of the 116th Congress will be the most diverse ever, with more women, people of color and LGBTQ colleagues taking the oath of office than ever before. The talents and life experiences that you bring to the House of Representatives will build a representative government that is of the people, by the people and for the people.\nThroughout my life, I have been fighting for an America that lives up to its founding ideals. Throughout this cycle, I have invoked the words of Alexis de Tocqueville, who wrote in his great work, Democracy in America; The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults.\nThroughout this campaign, I have had conversations with our colleagues, as well as with nearly all of the newly elected Freshman class. In these discussions I have heard a strong desire for bold, decisive leadership to repair our nation's faults:\n End the corrosive influence of money and special interests on our democracy;\nBreak the gridlock in Congress, make the Rules of the House more open, transparent and inclusive for all Members and to build bipartisan support for our agenda when possible;\nEmpower Chairwomen, Chairmen, Freshmen and everyone in between to be legislators and change agents, rather than simply voters;\nOppose the President when he is wrong, and work with him when we can find common ground to strengthen our country; and\nMost importantly, implement a strong, compelling Democratic agenda that resonates with all Americans.\n I am prepared to work with every corner of our diverse Caucus to shape policies that allow us to achieve consensus. As the only member of leadership from a red state and a largely rural district, I am uniquely positioned to help bring our caucus together, to marry strong progressive values with pragmatic solutions that can cross our ideological, geographic and cultural divides.\nThe American people are demanding solutions on healthcare, an inclusive economy, student debt and many other pressing challenges. However, the overriding concern I have heard on the campaign trail is that the fundamental goodness and decency of America is under threat.\nOur victory on Tuesday night was about restoring the goodness of America to our government. The goodness of America is her greatness. This is our charge, and my challenge to you. I look forward to speaking with you about my candidacy and receiving your perspectives on the opportunities that lie ahead.\nBut for now, enjoy and savor this tremendous victory! Welcome to the 116th Congress. Let's make history together.\nWith kindest regards, I am\n Sincerely,\n James E. Clyburn", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=C872BEBB-59A6-4598-A123-1C6946660195", "Statement From U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham", "2018-11-08", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the investiture ceremony for Justice Brett Kavanaugh at the Supreme Court of the United States and his meeting in the Oval Office with President Trump.\r\nInvestiture of Justice Brett Kavanaugh:\r\nI very much enjoyed being with the President and First Lady at the investiture of Justice Brett Kavanaugh.\r\nThe ceremony was a poignant reminder of the majesty of the Court and the wisdom of the American Constitution which created a series of checks and balances on all branches of government.\r\nI'm very proud of Justice Kavanaugh and know he will be a great Supreme Court Justice for years to come.\r\nMeeting with President Trump in the Oval Office:\r\nI had a good discussion with the President about the opportunities and challenges that come from divided government. I found him to be very upbeat and ready to find common ground with the House and Senate in order to make America safer and more prosperous.\r\nWe discussed Afghanistan and how, in my opinion, his new strategy -- which reversed Obama's policy of fighting with one hand behind our back and changed the rules of engagement against the Taliban and radical Islamists -- is paying dividends.\r\nThe most recent Afghan elections are a testament to the sacrifice of the American and the Afghan people who are trying to change Afghanistan for the better. While Afghanistan remains a source of frustration to some, we have come so far from the days of Taliban control. Now, because of our success, we have only a small fraction of U.S. forces remaining that were present during the surge peak in 2011.\r\nIn the last two years we have lost nineteen brave Americans in combat. Recently, the Afghan Security Forces have suffered between 30-40 deaths per day, and countless more wounded.\r\nOur hope has always been that we will provide help and the Afghans will do most of the fighting. That long-held hope is now coming true. Ensuring Afghanistan remains free from radical Islamic domination remains a high priority for the United States. It is important for all Americans to never forget the 9/11 attacks on our homeland came about from the safe havens offered in Afghanistan to Al-Qaeda. Equally important to understand is forward-deployed troops in places like Afghanistan act as a virtual wall against radical Islamists who would regenerate and attack our homeland if given the opportunity.\r\nPresident Trump and his team should be complimented for this new direction and new success in Afghanistan.\r\nFinally, I talked with the President about a permanent replacement for Attorney General. I'm confident the White House is looking for someone who the President and country can have confidence in, and be confirmed by the Senate. In my role as a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I look forward to meeting with acting Attorney General Whitaker soon and have confidence he will do a professional job in this position.\r\n#####", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=FB223CA2-01F2-4C69-AE70-68750263A995", "Graham: Terminating MOX A Colossal Mistake", "2018-11-08", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the MOX program at Savannah River Site.\r\nThe decision to terminate the MOX program is a colossal mistake. There is no viable alternative.\r\nFrom the beginning we have warned the Department of Energy's dilute and dispose plan in New Mexico is not feasible and simply will not work. It's yet another half-baked idea from DOE that simply has no chance of success. The MOX program has not been adequately funded by the federal government in years.\r\nStopping a program that is seventy percent complete and replacing it with a new half-baked program that won't work is yet another example of what is wrong with Washington.\r\nI view DOE's shortsighted decision as the federal government breaking its commitment to South Carolina.\r\nBACKGROUND:\r\n \r\nIn 2000 the United States and the Russian Federation each agreed to dispose of 34 metric tons of weapons grade plutonium. This was enough plutonium to make several thousand nuclear warheads.\r\n \r\n \r\nThe Russian Federation chose to burn their plutonium in a fast reactor to dispose of the surplus material. The United States chose to use MOX at Savannah River Site.\r\n \r\n \r\nConstruction of the MOX facility began in 2007.\r\n \r\n \r\nThe Obama Administration first proposed cancelling the program. The Trump Administration has continued to follow the Obama Administration's lead in regards to the MOX program.\r\n \r\n#####", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=57B9C168-D3C1-4817-A669-958018427D94", "Graham On Sessions Resignation", "2018-11-07", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.\r\nJeff Sessions served our nation well and honorably as Attorney General. He has dedicated his whole life to conservatism and upholding the Rule of Law.\r\nI look forward to working with President Trump to find a confirmable, worthy successor so that we can start a new chapter at the Department of Justice and deal with both the opportunities and challenges our nation faces.\r\nAs to me, I will be part of a larger Republican majority in the United States Senate -- working with the President and my Republican and Democratic colleagues -- to make America safer and more prosperous.\r\n#####", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=5E25B611-586F-42D5-B30E-3C598CF57CB7", "Graham on Media Conduct at Presidential News Conference", "2018-11-07", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on the conduct of the White House press corps after today's presidential news conference at the White House.\r\nIt's apparent to me the White House press corps lives in a bubble and the way they are conducting themselves today will do nothing to improve their standing with the American people.\r\nCertain members of the press cannot stand the fact that President Trump and Republicans defied expectations in the midterm elections  actually growing our Senate majority.\r\nThe mainstream press are not  in my opinion  Enemies of the People' but rather Allies of the Democratic Party' playing an activist role in support of their agenda.\r\n#####", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=6D8CBE7C-E2C3-4CC5-88E2-F3AEB614FDC5", "Kavanaugh Effect is Actually Kavanaugh's Revenge", "2018-11-07", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the midterm elections and how it was impacted by the Supreme Court nomination of Justice Brett Kavanaugh.\r\nWhat has been referred to as the Kavanaugh Effect' should actually be called Kavanaugh's Revenge.'\r\nVirtually all Senate Democrats running in Trump states who voted against Brett Kavanaugh were defeated. Their constituents held them responsible for being part of a despicable smear campaign orchestrated by the left.\r\nThese Democrats showed more allegiance to the left than to their constituents who support qualified, conservative judges like Brett Kavanaugh. Their votes against Kavanaugh crystallized how out of touch they had become on major issues in the eyes of their constituents who supported President Trump.\r\nLiberal Democratic Senators and activists efforts to destroy Brett Kavanaugh ended up destroying Red State Democrats. Hopefully this resounding rejection of the Kavanaugh smear campaign by voters will make it less likely that this will occur again in the future.\r\nFinally, the lone Democrat who voted for Brett Kavanaugh  West Virginia's Joe Manchin  won reelection by three points. I'm confident that if he had voted no, he would have lost his race too.\r\n#####", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/saturday-sens-scott-and-ernst-headline-scs-women-veterans-event-in-columbia", "SATURDAY: Sens. Scott and Ernst Headline SCs Women Veterans Event in Columbia", "2018-11-07", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Wednesday | November 7, 2018\n\t\t\t SATURDAY: Sens. Scott and Ernst Headline SC's Women Veterans Event in Columbia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCOLUMBIA, SC The Offices of Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) wish to remind you of Senator Scott's South Carolina Women Veterans Event this Saturday at First Baptist Church of Columbia.The event is free and open to public, but please RSVP atwww.scott.senate.gov/veteransrsvp.\r\nI am so excited to welcome everyone to Columbia this Saturday to honor our state's women veterans. From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, South Carolinians know that we are a grateful people who love, cherish, and respect our armed forces.\r\nThese women have took on the mantle of leadership and have fought to preserve all of our God-given freedoms. I look forward to having Iowa's own Senator Joni Ernst, a combat veteran herself, join me in honoring the Palmetto State's 43,000 women veterans. Hope to see y'all then!\r\nSenator Scott has hosted similar events for our veterans since being elected to federal office, including a World War II honor ceremony in 2012, Korean War events in 2013, a Vietnam War event in 2014, and a Desert Storm and Desert Shield events in 2016.\r\nYou can watch Sen. Scott speak about the eventhere, and hear his audio PSAshereandhere. The video and audio PSAs may be used for public consumption.Interested press may RSVP toscott_press@scott.senate.gov.\r\nWHO: Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA)   WHAT: South Carolina Women Veterans Event   WHERE: First Baptist Church of Columbia   WHEN: November 10, 2018, 10 AM   RSVP HERE:www. scott.senate.gov/veteransrsvp.   PRESS: Media Availability at 9:30 AM prior to the event\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-statement-on-attorney-general", "Scott Statement on Attorney General", "2018-11-07", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Wednesday | November 7, 2018\n\t\t\t Scott Statement on Attorney General \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCharleston, SC - U.S Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below following the resignation of U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nI want to thank Jeff Sessions for his service to our nation. I am hopeful that President Trump will take this opportunity to nominate a replacement that is invested in criminal justice reform. In addition to being the top lawyer in the land, the AG is uniquely placed to lead our nation forward on this important issue.\r\n\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-joe-wilson-applauds-october-job-numbers", "Congressman Joe Wilson Applauds October Job Numbers", "2018-11-02", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "West Columbia, S.C. \u2013 Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) released the following statement praising the October job numbers:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:10:16Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-joe-wilson-supports-decision-to-reimpose-sanctions-on-iran", "Congressman Joe Wilson Supports Decision to Reimpose Sanctions on Iran", "2018-11-02", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "West Columbia, S.C. \u2013 Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) released the following statement supporting President Donald Trump's decision to reimpose sanctions on Iran:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:10:16Z"], ["https://rice.house.gov/press-releases?ID=B9366F3B-0664-4A83-B9B3-310A5FEF81BF", "Rep. Rice Honored with Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence", "2018-11-02", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tom Rice", "R000597", "rice.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has awarded Congressman Rice the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence. The award is based on his votes in the 115th Congress on issues that are critical to manufacturing in the United States.\r\nIn 2016 President Obama and Democrats said that manufacturing jobs were never coming back, but after implementing common sense regulatory policy and pro-growth tax reform, we are in the midst of a manufacturing resurgence\" said Congressman Rice. \"I will continue to work with the Administration on policies that support manufacturing jobs and create new opportunities across all sectors of our economy.\r\nIn South Carolina and across America, manufacturers are creating jobs, investing in communities and raising wages. That's a direct result of Representative Rice's support for policies that have strengthened manufacturing and created opportunities for America's manufacturing workers, said NAM Senior Vice President of Policy and Government Relations Aric Newhouse. The NAM is proud to stand with lawmakers like Representative Rice who understand manufacturing's critical contributions to our economy and are working actively to advance the manufacturing agenda.\r\n\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=CF129304-5A40-450F-B7A6-E251C82E58B4", "Graham Backs Trump Birthright Citizenship Effort", "2018-10-30", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on reports that President Trump plans to issue an executive order eliminating birthright citizenship for children born to illegal immigrants on American soil.\r\nFinally, a president willing to take on this absurd policy of birthright citizenship.\r\nI've always supported comprehensive immigration reform  and at the same time  the elimination of birthright citizenship.\r\nThe United States is one of two developed countries in the world who grant citizenship based on location of birth. This policy is a magnet for illegal immigration, out of the mainstream of the developed world, and needs to come to an end.\r\nIn addition, I plan to introduce legislation along the same lines as the proposed executive order from President Trump.\r\n#####", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-tim-scott-to-accept-applications-for-spring-2019-internships", "Senator Tim Scott to Accept Applications for Spring 2019 Internships", "2018-10-30", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Tuesday | October 30, 2018\n\t\t\t Senator Tim Scott to Accept Applications for Spring 2019 Internships \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tColumbia, SC- U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) has announced he is accepting congressional internship applications for available positions in his Washington DC, North Charleston, Columbia and Greenville offices for the spring of 2019. The internship program offers undergraduate and graduate students practical experience in constituent services, the legislative process, government policy, and press. The internship provides students with the ability to work with and learn from public service professionals, as well as gain a better understanding of how their government functions.\r\nWashington, DC Office: In Washington, interns have the unique chance to research legislation, attend Congressional hearings and briefings, assist with press tasks, and help with constituent letters on issues. Responsibilities also include answering phones, helping to coordinate meetings, and other administrative tasks. By the end of the program, students will come away with a stronger understanding of the lawmaking process, will have improved their communication writing skills, and critical thinking abilities.\r\nSouth Carolina Offices: (North Charleston, Columbia and Greenville): In the South Carolina Offices, interns will take an active role in the community, working on state-based projects of importance, while also answering phones, completing research and other projects, and being an integral part of day-to-day office operations. State office interns have the ability to assist with issues that are personally affecting our citizens.\r\nInternship hours are flexible to accommodate students' course schedules, but can generally run 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Interested South Carolina students should contact the internship coordinator at internships@scott.senate.gov or (202) 224-6121.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://jeffduncan.house.gov/press-release/duncan-praises-president-trump-signing-opioid-package", "Duncan Praises President Trump for Signing Opioid Package", "2018-10-24", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Jeffrey Duncan", "D000615", "jeffduncan.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Laurens, S.C.  Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, praised President Trump for signing H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, into law:\nThe opioid epidemic has devastated many individuals, families, and communities around the country. As I have said before, this is an all hands on deck situation that requires a response not only on federal, state, and local levels, but also on the doctor-patient level. This landmark legislation is aimed to advance treatment and recovery options, provide the much-needed resources to help communities, and strengthen the fight against illicit synthetic drugs. Too many families have been impacted by the scourge of the opioid epidemic, and I am thankful that Congress and President Trump came together to produce critical solutions to start addressing this ever-growing problem.\nTo view details of H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, click here.\nTo view the work the House Energy and Commerce Committee has done to combat the opioid crisis, click here.\nTo view details for the upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27, click here.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://rice.house.gov/press-releases?ID=F348BDF8-675D-4F3F-BBFA-B2019DDD9328", "Rep. Rice Urges Speaker Ryan, Chairman Harper to follow President Trump\u2019s Lead and Reduce MRA Budgets", "2018-10-23", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tom Rice", "R000597", "rice.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON Congressman Tom Rice (R-S.C.) today wrote to House Speaker Paul Ryan and Chairman Gregg Harper asking them to consider reducing each Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) by 5%, which would save millions of taxpayer dollars. He released the following statement upon sending the letter.\r\n\"Just as American families and businesses must operate under a budget, so should elected officials and the federal government. Fiscal irresponsibility has become the status quo in Washington, and it is past time for us to take action to rein in our reckless spending habits. President Trump's request that each Cabinet Member cut their budget by 5% was a step in the right direction and Congress should follow his lead, said Congressman Rice. Each year I have been able to operate three full-time offices while still returning at least 5% of my MRA to pay down the nationaldebt. This is a doable way to save millions of taxpayer dollars and should be part of the solution to meaningfully address our national deficit.\r\nRead the full text of the letter here.\r\n\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-joe-wilson-meets-with-president-trump-on-mox", "Congressman Joe Wilson Meets with President Trump on MOX", "2018-10-19", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C.\u2013 Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after attending a meeting in the White House with President Donald Trump to support the Mixed Oxide Fuel (MOX) Fabrication Facility project:\n\n\"I was grateful for the opportunity to join my colleagues Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott, as well as Governor Henry McMaster and Attorney General Alan Wilson, to explain to President Donald Trump why the Department of Energy should keep its promise to the people of South Carolina by reversing its dangerous decision to abandon MOX.\n\n\"As a supporter of the Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement that led to the creation of the MOX Fabrication Facility, I have successfully fought for funding for the project as a senior member on the House Armed Services Committee. I fought back against President Barack Obama when his administration first attempted to shut down MOX, and I have spoken on the House floor every year since in support of this project. Currently, South Carolina is at risk of becoming a de-facto repository for weapons grade plutonium, and I will continue to support all efforts to complete MOX.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:08:35Z"], ["https://rice.house.gov/press-releases?ID=30DEF4D5-570B-43D6-9546-D202022850E4", "Rep. Rice Announces October/ November Mobile Office Hours", "2018-10-19", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tom Rice", "R000597", "rice.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Rice (R-S.C.) today announced his staff will be hosting mobile office hours throughout South Carolina's 7th Congressional District. During these meetings, constituents can meet with members of Congressman Rice's staff for help with issues involving federal agencies, including claims processing at the VA, Social Security benefits, the IRS, obtaining passports and more. For directions or additional details regarding mobile office hours, please contact the Pee Dee District Office at (843) 679-9781 or the Grand Strand District Office at (843) 445-6459.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTuesday, Oct. 30, 2018\r\nJefferson Mobile Office\r\n10:00 a.m.  12:00 p.m.\r\nJefferson Town Hall\r\n223 N. Main Street\r\nJefferson, SC 29718\r\nMcBee Mobile Office\r\n2:00 p.m.  4:00 p.m.\r\nMcBee Town Hall\r\n38 W Juniper Avenue\r\nMcBee, SC 29101\r\nWednesday, Oct. 31, 2018\r\n\r\nCheraw Mobile Office\r\n10:00 a.m.  12:00 p.m.\r\nCheraw Town Hall\r\nJury Room\r\n200 Market Street\r\nCheraw, SC 29520\r\n\r\nSociety Hill Mobile Office\r\n2:00 p.m.  4:00 p.m.\r\nSociety Hill Library\r\n114 Carrigan Street\r\nSociety Hill, SC 29593\r\n\r\nThursday, Nov. 1, 2018\r\n\r\nChesterfield Mobile Office\r\n10:00 a.m.  12:00 p.m.\r\nChesterfield County Courthouse\r\nMultipurpose Room\r\n200 W. Main Street\r\n\r\nPageland Mobile Office\r\n2:00 p.m.  4:00 p.m.\r\nPageland Town Hall\r\n126 N. Pearl Street\r\nPageland, SC 29728\r\n\r\n\r\nTuesday, Nov. 27, 2018\r\nJohnsonville Mobile Office\r\n10:00 a.m.  12:00 p.m.\r\nJohnsonville City Hall\r\n111 W. Broadway Street\r\nJohnsonville, SC 29555\r\n\r\nPamplico Mobile Office\r\n2:00 p.m.  4:00 p.m.\r\nPamplico Public Library\r\n100 East Main Street\r\nPamplico, SC 29583\r\n\r\nWednesday, Nov. 28, 2018\r\nCoward Mobile Office\r\n10:00 a.m.  12:00 p.m.\r\nCoward City Hall - Court Room\r\n3720 US-52\r\nCoward, SC 29530\r\n\r\nTimmonsville Mobile Office\r\n2:00 p.m.  4:00 p.m.\r\nTimmonsville Library - Meeting Room\r\n298 W Smith Street\r\nTimmonsville, SC 29161\r\n\r\nThursday, Nov. 29, 2018\r\nHartsville Mobile Office\r\n10:00 a.m.  12:00 p.m.\r\nHartsville City Hall, City Council Chamber\r\n100 E. Carolina Avenue\r\nHartsville, SC 29550\r\n\r\nDarlington Mobile Office\r\n2:00 p.m.  4:00 p.m.\r\nDarlington City Municipal Court Building Old City Hall Council Chamber\r\n400 Pearl Street\r\nDarlington, SC 29532", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-statement-on-release-of-opportunity-zone-rules-next-step-in-push-to-help-distressed-communities-across-the-country", "Scott Statement on Release of Opportunity Zone Rules, Next Step In Push To Help Distressed Communities Across the Country", "2018-10-19", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Friday | October 19, 2018\n\t\t\t Scott Statement on Release of Opportunity Zone Rules, Next Step In Push To Help Distressed Communities Across the Country \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCharleston, SC U.S. Senator Tim Scott's (R-SC) signature achievement in last year's tax reform package, the creation of Opportunity Zones to drive investment in distressed communities across the country, took a significant step forward today at the U.S. Department of Treasury released the first set of rules for the initiative.\r\nWhen this idea first came about, the hope was to allow freedom and flexibility for both communities and interested investors to work together and fund projects to help distressed neighborhoods reach their full potential. We know that the folks in these communities have amazing ideas and entrepreneurial spirit, but they have not always had a door to opportunity.\r\nThe first set of rules released by the Treasury Department today reinforce that this will not be another bureaucratic process burdened by red tape, but rather a streamlined, efficient process that allows for investments to truly help communities in need.\r\nAs I've traveled the country on my Opportunity Tour, already having visited almost a dozen Opportunity Zones across the nation, I can't overstate how excited cities and towns have been to get started. The investment community continues to show strong interest as well, and I believe today's rules will only stimulate more interest among those looking to invest in zones.\r\nMoving forward, I will continue to work closely with the White House and the Treasury Department on the implementation of the Opportunity Zones initiative. As these private investments begin to flow into communities in the coming months, we will see the start of a process that can truly transform low-income areas in both rural and urban America.\r\nTo read the rules released by Treasury today,click here.\r\nTo read more about Opportunity Zones,click here.\r\nTo read more about Senator Scott's latest stop on his National Opportunity Tour,click here.\r\n\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-statement-on-white-house-meeting-about-sc-mox-facility", "Scott Statement on White House Meeting about S.C. MOX Facility", "2018-10-18", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Thursday | October 18, 2018\n\t\t\t Scott Statement on White House Meeting about S.C. MOX Facility \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTONToday, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement after meeting with President Trump about the MOX facility with Senator Lindsey Graham and Governor Henry McMaster:\r\nFirst, I want to thank the President for making the time to talk to the South Carolina delegation about the importance of the MOX facility. We wanted to make sure that we make very clear that keeping weapons grade plutonium in the Palmetto State is a non-starter. The bottom line is, we need to figure out how to make this energy either commercially viable or get it out of our state.\r\nThe President was certainly open to our comments and our concerns. The fact of the matter is we're looking for ways to keep the President engaged and not simply allow the Department of Energy to do what they have done in the past which is to use a set of numbers that we simply do not agree with. Overall, we had a very productive conversation with the President and are hopeful that he is listening to our concerns and that we will hear better direction heading in the next few weeks.\r\n###\r\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://rice.house.gov/press-releases?ID=07668F84-DF44-4ED5-8BBF-6C7DCC16E18E", "Rep. Rice Statement on U.S. Reclaiming Title of \u201cMost Competitive Economy\u201d", "2018-10-17", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tom Rice", "R000597", "rice.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON Congressman Tom Rice (R-S.C.) issued the following statement on the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report, showing that the United States is once again the world's most competitive economy.\r\nFor too long, we sat by while the global playing field tilted against American workers, forcing businesses to offshore our jobs and shrinking our middle class. But no one did anything about it until President Trump and the unified Republican Congress passed the biggest tax reform overhaul in three decades, eliminated costly regulations, and put our economy back on track \" said Congressman Rice. \"I am proud to have played a role in our great American comeback. This is the reason I ran for Congress- to restore our competitive edge and create American opportunity for you, your children, and your grandchildren. We're back on top, let's keep it that way.\"\r\n\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-bill-passes-senate-one-step-closer-to-the-white-house-", "SCOTT BILL PASSES SENATE; ONE STEP CLOSER TO THE WHITE HOUSE", "2018-10-15", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Monday | October 15, 2018\n\t\t\t SCOTT BILL PASSES SENATE; ONE STEP CLOSER TO THE WHITE HOUSE  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTONThe United States Senate has unanimously passed U.S. Senator Tim Scott's Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act. Upon passage, Senator Scott released the following statement:\r\n\r\n\"One of the pillars I base my public service on is giving a voice to the voiceless, and that is exactly what my Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act does. I am thrilled that the Senate unanimously passed my bill to ensure that we work to improve our medical understanding of this disease through enhanced data collection and public health initiatives.\r\n\r\nFor far too long has this inherited disease been overshadowed in the public sphere and I am encouraged that, by the passage of it, our world-renowned medical communities will one day find a way to better treat and cure the 100,000 people across our nation who are affected. I encourage my House colleagues to examine the merits of the bill and work with me to ensure that it quickly heads to the President's desk.\"\r\n\r\nBackground on Sickle Cell Disease:\r\n\r\nIndividuals diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease may experience serious medical complications ranging from anemia, restricted blood flow, strokes and even death. While hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is currently the only known cure and advancements have been made in treating complications, more can be done to help patients and their families.\r\n\r\nRead the full copy of the bill HERE.\r\n###\r\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=53F1EFFD-E2A8-4426-B351-F68EBFDF2163", "Corker, Menendez, Graham, Leahy Letter Triggers Global Magnitsky Investigation Into Disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi", "2018-10-10", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  In a letter to President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Senators Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, today triggered an investigation and Global Magnitsky sanctions determination regarding the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi journalist and columnist for The Washington Post. Khashoggi has not been heard from since he entered a Saudi consulate in Istanbul last Tuesday afternoon. The letter was also signed by Senators Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and Tom Udall (D-N.M).\r\nText of the letter is included below.\r\nDear Mr. President:\r\nThe Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act requires the President, upon receipt of a request from the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, to determine whether a foreign person is responsible for an extrajudicial killing, torture, or other gross violation of internationally recognized human rights against an individual exercising freedom of expression, and report to the Committee within 120 days with a determination and a decision on the imposition of sanctions on that foreign person or persons.\r\nThe recent disappearance of Saudi journalist and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi suggests that he could be a victim of a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights, which includes torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment, prolonged detention without charges and trial, causing the disappearance of persons by the abduction and clandestine detention of those persons, and other flagrant denial of the right to life, liberty, or the security of person. Therefore, we request that you make a determination on the imposition of sanctions pursuant to the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act with respect to any foreign person responsible for such a violation related to Mr. Khashoggi. Our expectation is that in making your determination you will consider any relevant information, including with respect to the highest ranking officials in the Government of Saudi Arabia.\r\nBACKGROUND\r\nUnder the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, the president, upon receipt of a letter from the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, must make a determination and is authorized to impose sanctions with respect to a foreign person responsible for extrajudicial killings, torture, or other gross violations of internationally recognized human rights violations against individuals who seek to obtain, exercise, defend, or promote human rights and freedoms, including freedom of expression.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-carper-capito-and-nelson-lead-bipartisan-call-for-increased-focus-on-reducing-maternal-mortality-in-the-us", "Scott, Carper, Capito and Nelson Lead Bipartisan Call for Increased Focus on Reducing Maternal Mortality in the U.S.", "2018-10-10", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Wednesday | October 10, 2018\n\t\t\t Scott, Carper, Capito and Nelson Lead Bipartisan Call for Increased Focus on Reducing Maternal Mortality in the U.S. \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMaternal mortality a significant issue in South Carolina, Senators urge HHS, CMS to address racial disparities and hospital preparedness\r\nWASHINGTONU.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC), Tom Carper (D-Del.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) are leading a bipartisan effort calling for an increased focus on reducing maternal mortality in the United States and improving health outcomes for all mothers and children. In a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma, 14 Republican and Democratic senators requested that the Department and Agency prioritize developing strategies to reduce maternal mortality rates, including for pregnant women and mothers enrolled in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).\r\nSouth Carolina's maternal mortality rate is specifically higher than the national average, with 26.5 deaths for 100,000 live births as opposed to 20.7 nationwide. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the Palmetto State's maternal mortality rate is the eighth highest in the country. The Centers For Disease Control also found that between 2011 and 2015, the maternal mortality rate for black women was significantly higher, with a gap of more than 40 deaths per 100,000 live births.\r\nNationally, from 2000 to 2014, the rate of maternal mortality, defined as the death of a woman while pregnant or during the one-year period following the date of the end of pregnancy, increased by 26 percent. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the United States ranks 30 of 31 in maternal mortality among developed nations. Research shows that roughly 60 percent of maternal deaths in the United States could have prevented with improved patient care and education, standardized protocols and timely intervention.\r\nThe senators highlighted the racial and ethnic disparities in maternal and infant health in the United States. For instance, African-American women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes as compared to other women in the United States. American Indian and Alaskan Native women also fare worse than white women with approximately twice as many pregnancy-related deaths per 100,000 live births.\r\nThe senators continued, \"Research indicates that numerous factors may contribute to these glaring health disparities, including barriers to accessing necessary prenatal and postnatal care, a growing prevalence of chronic conditions, maternal stress, inadequate training for health care providers, racial bias, and social determinants of health. We therefore also ask that you review existing data and provide us with recommendations about what can be done at the federal, state, and local levels to reduce mortality and improve health outcomes for all mothers and their children, regardless of their racial and ethnic background, income level, or educational attainment.\"\r\nThe bipartisan lawmakers also called attention to effective policies that some hospitals have developed to better prepare for pregnancy-related complications that could serve as a model for hospitals nationwide.\r\nThe senators wrote, \"Although some states have taken significant steps to overcome training, education, and system barriers to reducing maternal mortality, not all hospitals and birth centers have implemented common protocols and comprehensive quality measures to help ensure safe labor and delivery, prenatal and postnatal care. Where protocols exist, they may not be integrated into health care delivery systems and hospitals; systems of accountability and support for patients and clinicians are often lacking.\"\r\nJoining Senators Scott, Carper, Capito and Nelson were Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Marco Rubio (R-Fl.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Dean Heller (R-Nev.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.).\r\nThe text of the letter can be foundhere.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-secures-two-provisions-in-key-infrastructure-legislation", "Scott Secures Two Provisions in Key Infrastructure Legislation", "2018-10-10", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Wednesday | October 10, 2018\n\t\t\t Scott Secures Two Provisions in Key Infrastructure Legislation \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTONToday, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement upon the passage of the bipartisan America's Water Infrastructure Act, which includes two key provisions secured by Senator Scott.\r\nThis overwhelmingly bipartisan bill, passed 99-1, is a comprehensive package of common-sense reforms that will authorize the Army Corps to construct, expedite, and modify more than 100 water resource projects across all 50 states. I am proud to have secured two provisions in this landmark bill to ensure that while we modernize and secure our water infrastructure, South Carolinian taxpayers are kept top of mind.\"\r\nThe two Scott provisions in the America's Water Infrastructure Act are:\r\n \r\nA provision that begins the process of updating and modernizing the benefit-cost analysis used by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to evaluate the economic benefits and cost apportionment of water resource projects. The current benefit-cost analysis is outdated and inconsistent, and does not properly take into account today's modern construction and planning methods. Changes to the formula will help lead to more accurate project planning, quicker completion dates, and reduced costs for taxpayers.\r\nA second provision that helps to ensure that the federal government fully honors its share of the costs for water resources projects and bolsters the reimbursement provisions included in the recently passed Energy and Water appropriations bill.\r\n \r\nTogether, these measures will help ensure that a non-federal partner, for example the state of South Carolina, is reimbursed when it covers the federal costs of a project when federal dollars have not yet been appropriated.By bolstering the accountability and reliability of our federal cost-share agreements, we can mitigate risks and further incentivize critical investments into our nation's water infrastructure. The Port of Charleston deepening project is an outstanding example of the kind of partnerships and improvements we want to continue seeing in the future.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-joe-wilson-s-statement-on-ambassador-nikki-haley", "Congressman Joe Wilson\u2019s Statement on Ambassador Nikki Haley", "2018-10-09", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "West Columbia, S.C. \u2013 Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement regarding Ambassador Nikki Haley's retirement announcement:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:08:35Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=E0C293A2-691F-4ED4-8678-8ABA6B88AE65", "Graham Statement on U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley", "2018-10-09", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today released this statement on U.S. Ambassador to United Nations Nikki Haley.\r\nAmbassador Haley has done an outstanding job as United States Ambassador to the United Nations and showed a level of effectiveness rarely seen by someone in this position.\r\nShe is a clear, concise voice for American leadership, American values, and has been a true agent of reform when it came to the United Nations.\r\nI know all South Carolinians are proud of the service she rendered to our nation and the Trump Administration.\r\nNikki Haley has a very bright future and will be a key player in both the future of the Republican Party and our nation as a whole for years to come.\r\n#####", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senator-scotts-statement-on-us-ambassador-nikki-haley", "Senator Scott's Statement on U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley", "2018-10-09", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Tuesday | October 9, 2018\n\t\t\t Senator Scott's Statement on U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTONToday, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement on the resignation of Ambassador Nikki Haley from the United States Mission to the United Nations:\r\n\"Ambassador Haley has been a trailblazer ever since she was Governor of our home state of South Carolina. Her seamless transition from the Governor's Office to the United Nations is a testament to her undaunted love for our country. She has been an invaluable asset to the administration strengthening our ties abroad, a strong voice for the voiceless, and a fighter for human rights. Thank you for your service, Ambassador.\r\n\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/senators-ernst-and-scott-to-headline-south-carolina-women-veterans-event-in-columbia", "Senators Ernst and Scott to Headline South Carolina Women Veterans Event in Columbia", "2018-10-09", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Tuesday | October 9, 2018\n\t\t\t Senators Ernst and Scott to Headline South Carolina Women Veterans Event in Columbia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTONToday, Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following joint statement ahead of Senator Scott's South Carolina Women Veterans Event on Veterans Day weekendNovember 10th, 2018:\r\n\r\nSenator Ernst is a force to be reckoned with. Not only does she hold the title of United States Senator, but she also holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Iowa Army National Guard. A dear friend of mine in the Senate, a combat veteran herself, and a powerful voice for women, I am so excited to welcome her back to the Palmetto State. I have no doubt that her passion, story, and mission will resonate with South Carolina's 43,000 women veterans, said Senator Scott.\r\n\r\nI am so excited to join my good friend Senator Tim Scott in honoring the brave women who have selflessly served our nation. As a combat veteran myself, I look forward to exchanging stories about our time in uniform and remembering those who did not make it home and paid the ultimate sacrifice for our great country, said Senator Ernst.\r\n\r\nSenator Scott has hosted similar events for our veterans since being elected to federal office, including a World War II honor ceremony in 2012, Korean War events in 2013, a Vietnam War event in 2014, and a Desert Storm and Desert Shield events in 2016.\r\n\r\nWHO: Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA)\r\nWHAT: South Carolina Women Veterans Event\r\nWHERE: First Baptist Church of Columbia\r\nWHEN: November 10, 2018, 10 AM\r\nRSVP HERE: www. scott.senate.gov/veteransrsvp.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n###\r\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://jeffduncan.house.gov/press-release/rep-duncan-confirmation-brett-kavanaugh", "Rep. Duncan on the Confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh", "2018-10-06", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Jeffrey Duncan", "D000615", "jeffduncan.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Laurens, S.C.  Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03) praised the Senate's confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court:\nCongratulations to Brett Kavanaugh, a highly-intelligent, supremely qualified Judge on his confirmation to the Supreme Court bench. This confirmation is long overdue, and also extremely saddening that his good name and reputation were destroyed by the Democrats and many in the media. Many Democratic Senators opposed him within the hour of President Trump's announcement, signaling that they didn't really care about his record, his rulings, or his judicial philosophy. Right from the very start, this process was not about advice and consent  it was about political power. As a result, Judge Kavanaugh has suffered, his family has suffered, and our nation has suffered through this grueling process.\nI commend the Senate Judiciary Committee for taking thorough and exhaustive measures to investigate 11th-hour allegations against Judge Kavanaugh  allegations that always need to be taken seriously. After extensive research and supplemental investigations, the facts pointed to partisan attempts to tarnish a man's reputation and derail a nomination, and not anything in Judge Kavanaugh's past. Chairman Grassley and his team did an excellent job separating facts from feelings, and I couldn't be happier with the job they did working against constant false narratives and obstruction by Democrats and legal teams.\nI am proud to now call Brett Kavanaugh an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. I am thankful for his willingness to serve after going through one of the worst smear campaigns in the history of the country.\nI revere the Constitution. I believe that an independent and impartial judiciary is essential to our constitutional republic. If confirmed by the Senate to serve on the Supreme Court, I will keep an open mind in every case and always strive to preserve the Constitution of the United States and the American rule of law.  Brett Kavanaugh, Wall Street Journal\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-joe-wilson-applauds-confirmation-of-brett-kavanaugh-to-the", "Congressman Joe Wilson Applauds Confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court", "2018-10-06", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Joe Wilson", "W000795", "joewilson.house.gov", "joewilson", "https://joewilson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Springdale, S.C.- Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement applauding the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:08:35Z"], ["https://rice.house.gov/press-releases?ID=76BCB794-99C4-4571-920C-C12416F416BD", "Rep. Rice Statement on the Senate Confirming Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court", "2018-10-06", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tom Rice", "R000597", "rice.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON Congressman Tom Rice (R-S.C.) released the following statement on the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court.\r\nThe resistance went to appalling lengths to stop Judge Kavanaugh's confirmation, but sanity prevailed. His impending election even forced one Democrat, Senator Manchin, to make Judge Kavanaugh's ascension a bipartisan vote. The upside to all of this is exposing the tactics of the liberal left to the entire nation. I am confident that the American people will remember all of this on Election Day said Congressman Rice. The days of legislating from the bench are over. As a Supreme Court Justice, I am confident Judge Kavanaugh will continue his unwavering commitment to interpreting the Constitution as it is written, protecting our individual liberties, and upholding the rule of law.\r\n\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-votes-to-confirm-judge-brett-kavanaugh-to-the-supreme-court", "Scott Votes to Confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court", "2018-10-06", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Saturday | October 6, 2018\n\t\t\t Scott Votes to Confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTONToday, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement upon the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States: \r\nOne of the greatest honors of my life is being able to serve the people of South Carolina in the United States Senate. Today, once again, history called on the Senate to fulfill the duties given to us by the Constitutionto advise and consent on a Supreme Court nomination. I proudly voted to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the highest court in the land and look forward to seeing him sworn in as the court's ninth justice. \r\nNothing from the FBI report I read myself corroborates any of the allegations laid out against Judge Kavanaugh.I have full faith and expectation that Judge Kavanaugh will continue his sterling thirteen-year judicial record of integrity, impartiality, fairness, a devotion to the rule of law, and honoring the founding father's original constitutional intent. \r\nCongratulations,Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh. \r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=FC02810A-02D2-45E6-A4CF-DE3C395A3CE5", "Collins Speech Should Be in Every Civics Class", "2018-10-05", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today released this statement applauding Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) for announcing her intention to vote in favor of Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court.\r\n\r\nGraham was on the Senate floor and listened to Senator Collins' address.\r\n\r\nSenator Collins' floor speech in a word  wow. It will go down in history as one of the most thoughtful, reasoned explanations of support of a Supreme Court nominee. Unlike most Kavanaugh critics, she actually took the time to do her job. She read his opinions, she had in-depth interviews, she listened to the accusers, and she applied a process of the rule of law versus the rule of the mob.\r\n\r\nShe rose to the occasion.\r\n\r\nIf we had legitimized the coordinated efforts at character assassination, it would have destroyed the Judiciary over time and eroded constitutional principles that protect every American.\r\n\r\nSenator Collins' speech was one of the most consequential speeches in the history of the United States and did a lot to protect the independence of the judiciary. It should be required viewing in every civics class in America.\r\n\r\nThe country needed what Susan Collins provided today  reason, facts, and an understanding of who we are as a nation. She rejected winning at all costs and the politics of personal destruction.\r\n\r\nFinally, Senator Collins eloquently expressed the plight of abused women, sexual assault victims and the hell they go through. Senator Collins, in my view, also understood that the allegations have to be viewed through a logical, constitutionally-sound process, and that unfairly destroying Judge Kavanaugh's life under these circumstances would not advance any just cause.\r\n\r\n#####", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-booker-announce-major-legislation-to-fight-poverty-in-america-new-report-details-success-of-10-20-30-formula/", "Clyburn, Booker Announce Major Legislation to Fight Poverty in America; New Report Details Success of 10-20-30 Formula", "2018-10-03", "2018", "2018-10", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC) today announced introduction of a major new bill that will expand the successful 10-20-30 anti-poverty formula to a significantly larger group of federal accounts to ensure more funds are targeted to persistent poverty communities without raising taxes or adding to the deficit. The bill, titled An Act Targeting Resources into Communities in Need, also ensures federal investment in all high-need communities by targeting funding into high-poverty census tracts. Companion legislation to the new Clyburn bill is being introduced in the Senate by Senator Cory Booker (NJ).\n\nClyburn also released a new report documenting the widespread success of the 10-20-30 formula in targeting federal resources into persistent poverty communities across the United States. The report, Combatting Persistent Poverty, 10-20-30 Works, highlights the more than 2,800 projects funded with the help of 10-20-30 for a total investment of more than $1.6 billion last year. Click here to read the report.\n\n\u201cFor far too long, families in communities in need have suffered from neglect and indifference,\u201d Clyburn said. \u201cThis exciting new legislation employs proven anti-poverty tools to target federal funds where they are needed most and where they will do the most good. Congress must act on this urgent priority.\u201d\n\nSenator Booker said, \u201cWhile genius is spread equally across the country, opportunity is not. By more strategically targeting limited federal resources to the places that need them the most, we can bring investment to communities that for too long have been left behind.\u201d\n\nAn Act Targeting Resources into Communities in Need expands the 10-20-30 formula which requires a minimum of ten percent of federal funds of a particular federal spending account go to communities in which the poverty level has been twenty percent or higher over the past thirty years. The formula was successfully applied to three accounts in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, fifteen accounts in the omnibus appropriations law for 2017 and fourteen for 2018. This new bill expands the number of federal accounts using the formula to distribute more funds to targeted persistent poverty communities.\n\nTo ensure federal investment reaches all high-need communities, including smaller pockets of deep poverty and those communities experiencing more recent economic downturns, the bill would also require certain federal agencies to target resources to census tracts (a geographic designation significantly smaller than counties) with poverty rates currently exceeding twenty percent. Agencies would be instructed to direct five percent more of their funding into high-poverty census tracts, relative to the preceding three years\u2019 share.\n\nFor more information, click here:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:08:35Z"], ["https://clyburn.house.gov/press-release/clyburn-booker-announce-major-legislation-fight-poverty-america-new-report-details", "Clyburn, Booker Announce Major Legislation to Fight Poverty in America; New Report Details Success of 10-20-30 Formula", "2018-10-03", "2018", "2018-10", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, DC  U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC) today announced introduction of a major new bill that will expand the successful 10-20-30 anti-poverty formula to a significantly larger group of federal accounts to ensure more funds are targeted to persistent poverty communities without raising taxes or adding to the deficit. The bill, titled An Act Targeting Resources into Communities in Need, also ensures federal investment in all high-need communities by targeting funding into high-poverty census tracts. Companion legislation to the new Clyburn bill is being introduced in the Senate by Senator Cory Booker (NJ).\nClyburn also released a new report documenting the widespread success of the 10-20-30 formula in targeting federal resources into persistent poverty communities across the United States. The report, Combatting Persistent Poverty, 10-20-30 Works, highlights the more than 2,800 projects funded with the help of 10-20-30 for a total investment of more than $1.6 billion last year. Click here to read the report.\nFor far too long, families in communities in need have suffered from neglect and indifference, Clyburn said. This exciting new legislation employs proven anti-poverty tools to target federal funds where they are needed most and where they will do the most good. Congress must act on this urgent priority.\nSenator Booker said, While genius is spread equally across the country, opportunity is not. By more strategically targeting limited federal resources to the places that need them the most, we can bring investment to communities that for too long have been left behind.\nAn Act Targeting Resources into Communities in Need expands the 10-20-30 formula which requires a minimum of ten percent of federal funds of a particular federal spending account go to communities in which the poverty level has been twenty percent or higher over the past thirty years. The formula was successfully applied to three accounts in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, fifteen accounts in the omnibus appropriations law for 2017 and fourteen for 2018. This new bill expands the number of federal accounts using the formula to distribute more funds to targeted persistent poverty communities.\nTo ensure federal investment reaches all high-need communities, including smaller pockets of deep poverty and those communities experiencing more recent economic downturns, the bill would also require certain federal agencies to target resources to census tracts (a geographic designation significantly smaller than counties) with poverty rates currently exceeding twenty percent. Agencies would be instructed to direct five percent more of their funding into high-poverty census tracts, relative to the preceding three years' share.\nFor more information, click here:", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-secures-provisions-in-final-comprehensive-opioid-package-", "Scott Secures Provisions in Final Comprehensive Opioid Package", "2018-10-03", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Wednesday | October 3, 2018\n\t\t\t Scott Secures Provisions in Final Comprehensive Opioid Package  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON Today, the United States Senate passed a bipartisan package of legislation dealing with the opioid crisis in America,including important provisions introduced by Senator Tim Scott(R-SC). Senator Scott released the statement below following its passage:\r\nIn the mess that is Washington, it comes to no surprise that the word bipartisanship has become taboo. That is not the case today.I am pleased to have secured two important provisions dealing with family reunification and residential treatment as our bipartisan package to fight the opioid epidemicheads to the President's desk.\r\nFor far too long, we have let the scourge of the opioid epidemic silently plague our families and communitiesthe essential building blocks to a flourishing society. While this is a step in the right direction to combat the epidemic, we must continue to do everything we can to encourage families and individuals to speak up and seek help.\r\nBelow are the two Scott bills passed in thelandmark opioid legislative package:\r\n \r\nThe Supporting Family-Focused Residential Treatment Act (S. 2924):This bill calls on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop guidance for states on potential avenues for family-focused residential treatment programs and substance use disorder programs that allow children to remain with their parents or guardians during treatment. Read the billhere.\r\nThe Improving Recovery and Reunifying Families Act (S. 2926):This bill would provide support and evaluation to projects using recovery coaching to help reunify families and protect children through HHS. Read the billhere.\r\n \r\nSenator Scott is also a cosponsor of theSTOP Act of 2018 (S. 3057). This provision creates new requirements for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) regarding the transmittal of Advance Electronic Data to Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in addition to calling for enhanced coordination efforts between the USPS and CBP, in order to better secure international mail and curb shipments of illicit substances. Read the billhere.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-welcomes-passage-of-initial-hurricane-florence-relief-funds", "Scott Welcomes Passage of Initial Hurricane Florence Relief Funds", "2018-10-03", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tim Scott", "S001184", "www.scott.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Wednesday | October 3, 2018\n\t\t\t Scott Welcomes Passage of Initial Hurricane Florence Relief Funds \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTONToday, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement on the passage of initial Hurricane Florence relief funds by the U.S. Senate:\r\nI continue to be amazed by the strength and resiliency shown by the people of our state, and the love and support shown by neighbors and strangers alike during these trying times. As communities in the Pee Dee and on the Grand Strand are still dealing with water in their homes, businesses and neighborhoods, it is critical that Washington quickly lets South Carolinians know the support to recover will be there.\r\nRecovery is truly a team effort, and thus far the local, state and federal teams have all worked together well as we move forward after Hurricane Florence. These federal dollars are an important step, and I will continue to stay involved and make sure all levels of government are working together to help communities from all of our affected areas recover and rebuild.\r\nI encourage any South Carolinians in need of help navigating the recovery process to contact my offices, as my staff is ready and willing to help.\r\nThe FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 included $1.7 billion in disaster relief funding for communities affected by Hurricane Florence. It also contains reforms to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help communities better prepare for and mitigate disasters and speed up disaster response efforts. The bill will now head to President Trump's desk for signature.\r\nFEMA Individual Assistance (IA) is available for residents of Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Marion and Marlboro counties. Residents can apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by phone at 1-800-621-3362.\r\nConstituents in need of help navigating the FEMA process can contact one of the Senator's offices by calling one of the below numbers:\r\n \r\nNorth Charleston - (843) 727-4525\r\nColumbia - (803) 771-6112\r\nGreenville - (864) 233-5366\r\nWashington, DC - (202) 224-6121\r\n \r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n     \n\t\n \n\t\n    \n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRelated Issues:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://rice.house.gov/press-releases?ID=B72E68B4-FEF3-4BD5-AB10-3DFDF6160B96", "Rep. Rice Announces Storm Relief Mobile Office Hours", "2018-10-02", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tom Rice", "R000597", "rice.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "South Carolina Congressman Tom Rice (R-S.C.) today announced mobile office hours where members of his staff will provide residents with information regarding federal disaster relief applications, assistance in recovering from the storm, or assistance with issues involving federal agencies. For directions or additional details regarding mobile office hours, please contact the Pee Dee District Office at(843) 679-9781or the Grand Strand District Office at(843) 445-6459.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWednesday, October 3\r\nConway Mobile Office\r\n9:00 a.m.  11:00 a.m.\r\nConway Library Meeting Room\r\n801 Main Street\r\nConway, SC 29526\r\nAynor Mobile Office\r\n12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.\r\nAynor Library Meeting Room\r\n500 9th Avenue   Aynor, SC 29511\r\nGreen Sea Mobile Office\r\n3:00 p.m.  4:30 p.m.\r\nGreen Sea-Floyds Library\r\n5331 SC Hwy 9   Green Sea, SC 29545\r\nMcBee Mobile Office\r\n10:00 a.m.  12:00 p.m.\r\nMcBee Town Hall\r\n38 W Juniper Avenue\r\nMcBee, SC 29101\r\nCheraw Mobile Office\r\n2:00 p.m.  4:00 p.m.\r\nCheraw Town Hall Jury Room\r\n200 Market Street\r\nCheraw, SC 29520\r\n\r\nThursday, October 4\r\nGeorgetown Mobile Office\r\n9:30 a.m.  11:00 a.m.\r\nWaccamaw Regional Council of Governments\r\n1230 Highmarket Street\r\nGeorgetown, SC 29440\r\nMyrtle Beach Mobile Office\r\n1:00 p.m.  3:00 p.m.\r\nChapin Memorial Library Information Services Dept. 2ndFloor\r\n400 14thAvenue North\r\nMyrtle Beach, SC 29577\r\nLake View Mobile Office\r\n10:00 a.m.  12:00 p.m.\r\nLake View Community Center\r\n106 Richard Temple Blvd.\r\nLake View, SC 29563\r\nMullins Mobile Office\r\n2:00 p.m.  4:00 p.m.\r\nFlorence-Darlington Technical College\r\n109 S. Main Street\r\nMullins, SC 29574\r\n\r\nFriday, October 5\r\nBennettsville Mobile Office\r\n10:00 a.m.  12:00 p.m.\r\nMarian Wright Edelman Public Library\r\n203 Fayetteville Avenue\r\nBennettsville, SC 29512\r\nBucksport Mobile Office\r\n3:00 p.m.  5:00 p.m.\r\nJames R Frazier Community Center\r\n1370 Bucksport Rd\r\nBucksport, SC 29527\r\n\r\n\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://rice.house.gov/press-releases?ID=E4A95D69-500C-46FC-A6FD-912290860C81", "Rep. Rice Statement on US-Mexico-Canada Agreement", "2018-10-02", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Tom Rice", "R000597", "rice.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON Congressman Tom Rice (R-S.C.) issued the following statement on the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement.\r\nWhile many in Washington said it could not be done, the successful negotiation of the trilateral US-Mexico-Canada-Agreement (USMCA) is another major victory for the Trump Administration and the American people. I look forward to further reviewing the details of the USMCA and will continue to work with the Administration to pursue trade agreements that include South Carolina's priorities and strengthen the American economy.\r\n\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=2FFE2353-7B8A-4A66-BE8B-AFF1A6543E1B", "Graham: We Must Stand Firm For Kavanaugh", "2018-10-02", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Lindsey Graham", "G000359", "www.lgraham.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today released this statement on the state of play regarding Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court.\r\nI can only imagine how awful this entire process has been for Judge Kavanaugh and his family.\r\nI truly admire Judge Kavanaugh's determination  along with that of his family  to not quit in the face of the outrageous accusations that have been leveled against him.\r\nI would again ask every senator who believes Judge Kavanaugh is a highly qualified, capable nominee to the Supreme Court to not quit on him. It is incredibly important we do not legitimize these smears and attempts at character assassination for the good of the Court, the future of the Senate, and the character of our nation.\r\nI believe Judge Kavanaugh will be confirmed to the Supreme Court very soon. However, if his nomination were to fall short, I would encourage President Trump to re-nominate Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. It would  in effect  be appealing the Senate's verdict directly to the American people.\r\nThe midterm elections are only 35 days away and a new group of senators may view Judge Kavanaugh's nomination very differently after hearing from the voters in their states.\r\n#####", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://jeffduncan.house.gov/press-release/duncan-united-states-mexico-canada-agreement", "Duncan on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement", "2018-10-01", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "SC", "Jeffrey Duncan", "D000615", "jeffduncan.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Laurens, S.C.  Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03) praised the Trump administration for the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA):\nPresident Trump successfully negotiated a new trade deal with both Mexico and Canada. The deal eliminates Canada's protectionist dairy tariffs, requires wage increases for Mexican autoworkers to prevent American jobs from being sent across the border, and includes a host of other updates and reforms that will benefit the United States. This is a huge win for the American worker  another promise made and another promise kept. I applaud President Trump and his team for keeping America first, and I look forward to reviewing the final language.\nOffice of the United States Trade Representative: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "truncated": false, "filtered_table_rows_count": 607, "expanded_columns": [], "expandable_columns": [], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "units": {}, "query": {"sql": "select url, title, date, year, month, party, chamber, state, member_name, bioguide_id, domain, scraper, source, date_source, text, has_text, collected_at, updated_at from releases where \"state\" = :p0 and \"year\" = :p1 order by date desc limit 101", "params": {"p0": "SC", "p1": "2018"}}, "facet_results": {"party": {"name": "party", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?state=SC&year=2018", "results": [{"value": "Republican", "label": "Republican", "count": 569, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?state=SC&year=2018&party=Republican", "selected": false}, {"value": "Democrat", "label": "Democrat", "count": 38, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?state=SC&year=2018&party=Democrat", "selected": false}], "truncated": false}, "chamber": {"name": "chamber", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?state=SC&year=2018", "results": [{"value": "House", "label": "House", "count": 607, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?state=SC&year=2018&chamber=House", "selected": false}], "truncated": false}, "state": {"name": "state", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?state=SC&year=2018", "results": [{"value": "SC", "label": "SC", "count": 607, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?year=2018", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}, "year": {"name": "year", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?state=SC&year=2018", "results": [{"value": "2018", "label": "2018", "count": 607, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?state=SC", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}}, "suggested_facets": [], "next": "2018-10-01,https~3A~2F~2Fjeffduncan~2Ehouse~2Egov~2Fpress-release~2Fduncan-united-states-mexico-canada-agreement", "next_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?state=SC&year=2018&_next=2018-10-01%2Chttps~3A~2F~2Fjeffduncan~2Ehouse~2Egov~2Fpress-release~2Fduncan-united-states-mexico-canada-agreement&_sort_desc=date", "private": false, "allow_execute_sql": true, "query_ms": 161.59928985871375, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}