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Scott, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Solidify U.S. Sanctions on Iran

U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) introduced the Solidify Iran Sanctions Act (SISA) to make the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 permanent. With Iran continuing to pursue a nuclear weapon and carrying out malign activity in the Middle East, our sanctions regime is our best tool to restrain Iran's ability to fund operations that endanger Israel, Arab partners, and even U.S. military personal.… more...

Scott Statement on Democrats’ Latest Spending Spree

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement after voting against the Democrats' latest big-government spending package.… more...

Scott Pushes to Redirect Dems’ IRS Funding to Parents for Education Purposes

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today offered a motion to amend the Democrats' latest spending spree. The Democrats' plan puts $45 billion toward enlarging the IRS and hiring thousands of new agents to shake down hardworking Americans. Sen. Scott's motion would have redirected that money to parents, empowering them to get their children back on track after months - and in some cases, years - of learning loss caused by school closures. All 50 Senate Democrats voted against the motion.… more...

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Senators unveil bipartisan criminal justice reform package

A broad coalition of senators lined up Wednesday behind the bill, including Republican Sens. Mike Lee of Utah, Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott of South Carolina, Jeff Flake of Arizona, Roy Blunt of Missouri, and Democratic Sens. Dianne Feinstein of California, Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, Patrick Leahy of Vermont and Cory Booker of New Jersey.… more...

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott tells Equifax CEO the 'pure luck' of executive stock-sales timing 'hard to believe'

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott doubted Wednesday that Equifax executives had no knowledge of a massive data breach that affected more than 145 million people when they chose 48 hours later to sell their shares in the company for nearly $2 million.… more...

Senators Rip Credit-Reporting Model in Wake of Equifax Breach

Sen. Tim Scott (R., S.C.) said the executives must have been "the luckiest investors…to sell the stock at the best price," before it dropped significantly after Equifax disclosed the breach.… more...

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SC 4-H Shooting Sports Team wins national title

This is one group of kids the definitely won't throw away their shot! Congratulations to the Clemson 4-H youth development program for bringing home the title of National Champs from the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championship. This is the first time in history that a team from South Carolina has won a title and I couldn't be more proud!… more...

Disabled Army veteran makes history with zero gravity flight

Centra 'Ce-Ce' Mazyck is the embodiment of a fight spirit. After a tragic training incident in the Army left her paralyzed, she was determined to continue serving her country. Not only has made history but she is living proof that disabilities can't stop you from living life to the fullest.… more...

North Charleston commissary kitchen now home to nearly 50 F&B businesses

Charleston is known across the country for the great culinary scene. This small business is helping chefs and entrepreneurs bring more flavor to the food scene in the Charleston area. I can't wait to get a taste of what they cook up!… more...