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Scott, Ricketts, Senate Colleagues Fight to Strengthen Oversight of U.S.-China Science and Technology Agreements

Thursday | September 21, 2023

Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, joined Senator Pete Ricketts (R-Nev.) and 14 of their Senate colleagues in introducing the Science and Technology Agreement Enhanced Congressional Notification Act, which would strengthen oversight of science and technology agreements (STAs) between the U.S. and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) by requiring the Secretary of State to provide comprehensive details to Congress about any new, renewed, or extended agreement and establishing a minimum 30-day congressional review period.… more...


Sen. Scott Fights to Restore Adoption Tax Credit Refundability, Relieve Foster Care Crisis

Thursday | September 21, 2023

Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined 23 of his Senate colleagues in reintroducing the Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act, which encourages adoption by restoring the refundable portion of the Adoption Tax Credit. For lower income families who are unable to afford adoption fees such as attorney fees and travel expenses, making the Adoption Tax Credit fully refundable would allow them to recoup the full $14,890 tax credit per child, removing an income barrier to adoption and easing the foster care crisis. … more...


ICYMI: Senator Scott Receives Distinguished Christian Statesman Award

Wednesday | September 20, 2023

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) was presented with the 27th Annual Distinguished Christian Statesman Award. Given annually by the D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship since 1996, this award seeks to honor individuals who combine excellence in public service with character and faith in God.… more...

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Protecting Abortion Survivors

Friday | September 15, 2023

Strengthening Our Alliances

Friday | September 8, 2023

Calling Out the Chinese Communist Party

Friday | September 1, 2023


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The South's Favorite City

Friday | September 1, 2023

A new list of 15 favorite cities in the United States is out and guess who’s on top — Charleston, a favorite so often it’s been put on Travel + Leisure magazine’s hall of fame.… more...


Overcoming Obstacles

Friday | August 25, 2023

Not only do sports teach us life lessons, but the people involved in them also teach us. One of those people is Dorman Football Equipment Manager Andrew Gregory, who’s passing his perseverance and positivity to the players.… more...


Helping Maui

Friday | August 18, 2023

Five Greenville restaurants are holding a "Brunch for a Cause" event this weekend to help the ongoing disaster relief efforts in Maui.… more...