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Fauci praises South Carolina’s coronavirus response as one he would ‘almost want to clone’
Tuesday | May 12, 2020by Caitlin Byrd
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious-disease expert who has become a key figure in the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic, praised South Carolina for its handling of the virus as it prepares to further relax its restrictions next week.
… Continue ReadingBoeing delivers protective equipment for MUSC workers
Tuesday | May 12, 2020by Patrick Hoff
Three Boeing Dreamlifters, which are 747-400 jumbo jets converted to large cargo freighters, were used to transport the medical supplies. The supplies were held in the lower section of the planes while 787 component parts were flown in the main deck cargo hold.
… Continue ReadingSen. Scott supports act that would help families with newborns receive coronavirus relief funds
Monday | May 11, 2020by Tim Renaud
The push continues on Capitol Hill for new parents to quickly receive an additional $500 per child in coronavirus relief.
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott is among the lawmakers who introduced the bi-partisan proposal.
… Continue ReadingA bipartisan group of lawmakers and José Andrés want to empower FEMA to meet America’s growing hunger crisis
Thursday | May 7, 2020by Tim Carman
Which is one reason a bipartisan group of lawmakers has been working with chef and humanitarian José Andrés and his nonprofit organization, World Central Kitchen, to introduce the FEMA Empowering Essential Deliveries Act, a bill that will expand the range of people eligible for FEMA assistance. It will allow local and state governments to partner with restaurants and nonprofit groups to feed all those in need during covid-19, with the federal agency picking up the costs of the programs.
… Continue ReadingSC's Tim Scott: 'Justice must be served' in shooting of unarmed black man in Georgia
Thursday | May 7, 2020by Emma Dumain
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is choosing again to enter the fray with public remarks condemning the shooting of an unarmed black man.
… Continue ReadingRCSD deputies pass out masks in Richland County
Wednesday | May 6, 2020by Brittany Breeding
A South Carolina company donated thousands of masks in hopes of making our community safer.
… Continue ReadingSenator Tim Scott requests more COVID-19 testing for nursing homes, communities of color
Thursday | April 30, 2020by Chase Laudenslager
US Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) sent letters to US Health and Human Services Secretary, Alex Azar, and Governor Henry McMaster, urging them to increase COVID-19 capacity for high-risk groups.
… Continue ReadingS.C. political leaders review business assistance, reopening
Thursday | April 30, 2020by Molly Hulsey
Sens. Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham advocated for federal assistance targeted at “Main Street” America at a Womble Bond Dickinson-hosted webinar Thursday, while Gov. Henry McMaster said he looks forward to opening restaurants soon.
… Continue ReadingSouth Carolina receives 1.3 million masks from China as coronavirus cases rise Read more here: https://www.islandpacket.com/news/coronavirus/article242302071.html#storylink=cpy
Sunday | April 26, 2020by Noah Feit
More than a million masks have been delivered from China to South Carolina.
The Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, will be distributed among Prisma hospitals and medical facilities across the state to shield health professionals treating patients with COVID-19, according to Prisma spokeswoman Tammie Epps in a press release.
… Continue ReadingCoronavirus highlighted SC’s broadband problem. Leaders are under pressure to fix it
Thursday | April 23, 2020by Emma Dumain
Scott “intends to advocate for significant increases in federal investment” in broadband deployment “as the Senate negotiates future relief packages.”
… Continue ReadingSMALL BUSINESS TO GET $320 BILLION IN AID
Wednesday | April 22, 2020US Senators approved a $320 billion boost for the Payroll Protection Program.
They also approved $60 billion more for small business disaster loans Tuesday night.
… Continue ReadingPaying Americans Not to Work
Wednesday | April 22, 2020That includes Republican Senators Lindsey Graham (S.C.), Ben Sasse (Neb.), Tim Scott (S.C.,) and Rick Scott (Fla.), who bravely spoke up when they saw the final language of the relief bill that was negotiated by other GOP Senators. Perhaps because they represent states with thousands of small businesses, they understood the incentive issues better than others who think every American business operates likeExxon and Apple.
The Senators were attacked in the media, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called them “cruel.” But they turned out to be right.
… Continue ReadingSenator Tim Scott on Coronavirus Relief Package
Tuesday | April 21, 2020by Chase Laudenslager
On Tuesday, the US Senate unanimously passed a $484 billion Coronavirus Relief Package.
… Continue ReadingTim Scott: Pelosi holding small-business funding 'hostage' during economic crisis
Monday | April 20, 2020Republican Sen. Tim Scott accused House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of holding funding for small businesses across the country "hostage" during a financial crisis.
… Continue ReadingSen. Tim Scott among lawmakers pushing for virtual diabetes prevention program
Thursday | April 16, 2020U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) and Mark Warner (D-Virginia) are working to provide access to Medicare beneficiaries to virtual suppliers in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis.
… Continue ReadingS.C. Senator Says Getting COVID-19 Information To African Americans Will 'Save Lives'
Wednesday | April 15, 2020by Rachel Martin
In an interview Wednesday with NPR's Morning Edition, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) stressed the importance of federal government outreach to African Americans about preventive measures like wearing face coverings and hand-washing.
… Continue ReadingAfter coronavirus empties parishioners’ pockets, churches get a government boost
Friday | April 10, 2020by Emma Dumain and Francesca Chambers
Scott has also had his own full schedule of webinars, virtual town halls and Zoom conferences to speak to pastors and faith leaders about how to access the new loan program and discuss other challenges churches are facing in the current environment.
… Continue ReadingLetters to the Editor: Thanks for help getting young adults home
Friday | April 10, 2020by Rebecca and Lenny Bernier
During these alarming times our country is enduring, I must take the time to bring to your attention the incredible assistance received from U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham (Toby Tyler) and Tim Scott (Deb Blickenstaff), as well as U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham (April Derr) who provided unwavering support, assistance and guidance through this ordeal.
… Continue ReadingSen. Tim Scott, S.C. Chamber take questions from business owners about economic stimulus package
Friday | April 3, 2020by Cameron Crowe
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott and the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce held a teleconference to answer questions from state business owners on the economic relief package passed last week in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
… Continue ReadingTim Scott: CARES Act will help us as we battle COVID-19 together
Thursday | March 26, 2020by Senator Tim Scott
To that end, the CARES Act that was passed Wednesday by the U.S. Senate, though imperfect, will help stem the relentless tide crashing on our nation’s amazing health care workers while providing immediate, efficient relief to small businesses, those who have lost their jobs because of the pandemic and our economy as a whole.
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