Tim Scott is among the Republicans who want to take a look at the Democrats’ spending proposals.
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Tim Scott: Bringing people into financial systems could help bridge racial wealth gaps
Monday | November 22, 2021by Fadel Allassan
Bringing more people into financial systems like banks could be key to bridging racial wealth disparities, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) told Axios at an event Wednesday.
… Continue ReadingTim Scott's 'opportunity zones' drew $29B to low-income areas: 'Changing the game'
Wednesday | November 10, 2021by Ronn Blitzer
Designated low-income areas known as "opportunity zones" that attract investments by offering tax-related benefits have resulted in positive impacts in many states across the U.S., generating tens of billions of dollars for the affected neighborhoods, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.
… Continue ReadingScott: ‘We won’t stand’ for Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate
Friday | November 5, 2021by Patrick Phillips
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott joined 41 of his Senate colleagues in an effort to nullify a new federal vaccine mandate that would affect approximately 80 million workers.
… Continue ReadingSen. Tim Scott calls Democrats' reconciliation bill a 'great American shakedown'
Saturday | October 30, 2021by Audrey Conklin
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., called Democrats' reconciliation bill a "great American shakedown."
… Continue ReadingAmericans Doing “Quite Well” Saving For Retirement Says Senate Aging Committee Lead Republican
Thursday | October 28, 2021by Ted Knutson
Americans are doing “quite well” saving for retirement, says a new report from Senate Aging Committee Ranking Republican Tim Scott of South Carolina.
… Continue ReadingSen. Tim Scott presents Congressional honor to Bennettsville police chief
Wednesday | October 20, 2021by Tonya Brown
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R) presented Bennettsville Police Chief Kevin Miller with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for his invaluable and meritorious service as a first responder in the State of South Carolina.
… Continue ReadingRepublicans rip direct SBA lending in Dems' reconciliation bill: 'Inefficient, costly and inequitable'
Wednesday | October 6, 2021by Megan Henney
In a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 15 GOP senators – led by Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina – sounded the alarm over the authorization of nearly $4.5 billion over the next decade for the SBA to issue directly the popular 7(a) loans and $2.8 billion for 504 loans in the Democrats' $3.5 trillion tax and spending bill.
… Continue ReadingSen. Tim Scott: The left is 'putting politics over people' regarding police reform
Sunday | September 26, 2021by Lindsay Kornick
"Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy" invited Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., to discuss his efforts on police reform despite the recent setbacks for the legislation.
… Continue ReadingSenator Scott thanks first responders in 9/11 tribute video
Friday | September 10, 2021by Matt Dillane
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Senator Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) was in the Lowcountry to produce a 9/11 tribute video to first responders.
… Continue ReadingTim Scott calls for hard look into Democratic spending proposals
Wednesday | September 8, 2021by Matthew Christian
FEMA ends policy that denied disaster aid to thousands of Black families
Friday | September 3, 2021by Shawna Chen
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Thursday that it will no longer require disaster survivors living on inherited land to prove homeownership before they can access federal assistance for rebuilding.
… Continue ReadingYoung, Scott join Republican colleagues in questioning firing of Social Security commissioner
Thursday | August 26, 2021U.S. Sens. Todd Young (R-IN), Tim Scott (R-SC) and several GOP colleagues earlier this week posed several questions related to a recent change in leadership at the Social Security Administration (SSA).
… Continue ReadingFederal loans for fintech lenders offered under bipartisan Scott bill
Friday | August 13, 2021Financial technology (fintech) lenders would be able to access certain federal small business loans under bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC).
… Continue ReadingSenate passes bill to award Congress' highest honor to first Black NHL player
Monday | August 2, 2021by Veronica Stracqualursi
The US Senate passed legislation this week to grant Congress' highest honor, the Congressional Gold Medal, to the first Black player to compete in the National Hockey League.
USDA announces Heirs’ Property Relending Program
Saturday | July 31, 2021WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it will begin implementation of the Heirs’ Property Relending Program, an initiative spearheaded by U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., in the 2018 Farm Bill.
Got a photo of your meal? U.S. Sen. Tim Scott wants to see it
Thursday | July 29, 2021by Chris Trainor
Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott tweeted a social media summer challenge on Wednesday, encouraging South Carolina residents to share photos or videos of their most beloved foods. The senator from North Charleston wants people to use the hashtag #SCeats when they share those food pictures on social media.
… Continue ReadingScott’s bill supports senior-owned small businesses
Friday | July 16, 2021U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) has offered a bipartisan bill to establish a training curriculum related to businesses owned by older individuals within the Office of Entrepreneurial Development at the Small Business Administration (SBA).
… Continue ReadingLawmaker pressures CMS on status of national quality measures for HCBS
Tuesday | July 13, 2021by Alicia Lasek
The ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging is turning up the heat on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, asking the agency’s chief to describe its efforts to establish quality measures for Medicaid home- and community-based services such as those provided by some assisted living operators.
… Continue ReadingHilton Head Island businesses adapt to repeated flooding
Tuesday | June 22, 2021by Tyler Manion
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott recently helped re-introduce a bill that he says will assist repeatedly flooded areas in the Palmetto State.
… Continue ReadingSen. Scott meets with small businesses at Charleston Tech Center
Saturday | June 19, 2021by Steven Ardary
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Lawmakers met with small businesses on Friday in downtown Charleston to tour the newly opened Charleston Tech Center and discuss the economic impact of opportunity zones.
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