Tim Scott is among the Republicans who want to take a look at the Democrats’ spending proposals.
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Sen. Tim Scott says school choice the civil rights issue of generation
Thursday | February 24, 2022by Jane Robelot
Sen. Tim Scott is a product of a public school education in South Carolina, and says he's proud of that, but he wants to make sure that public education means quality education.
… Continue ReadingWhat should the Republican Party stand for?
Thursday | February 10, 2022AS THE Republican Party prepares for crucial mid-term elections in November, host Anne McElvoy asks Senator Tim Scott what the GOP now stands for as it deals with the fallout from the 2020 election. The party’s only African-American senator discusses racial discrimination, police reform and Donald Trump’s chances. Runtime: 29 min
… Continue ReadingSen. Scott on Biden admin's crime response: 'It's obvious the White House lives in an alternate universe'
Thursday | February 3, 2022Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., told "America Reports" Wednesday the Biden administration is living in an alternate universe after press secretary Jen Psaki appeared to laugh off Fox News' coverage of rising crime rates.
… Continue ReadingScott creates MLK Day videos, hopes to rebut Biden speech
Monday | January 17, 2022by Meg Kinnard
With a video series on issues he sees as pertinent to the Black community, the U.S. Senate’s only Black Republican, Tim Scott of South Carolina, is putting forth what he characterizes as a positive response to partisan rhetoric on race that he’s best-positioned to rebut.
… Continue ReadingRepublicans demand answers from education secretary over NSBA parents-as-terrorists letter
Thursday | January 13, 2022by Jeremiah Poff
Republicans are demanding Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona testify before Congress after emails showed he solicited the infamous letter from the National School Boards Association that called protesting parents domestic terrorists.
… Continue ReadingVision to Learn celebrates partnership with CCSD, MUSC Health
Tuesday | January 11, 2022by Emilie Zuhowski
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Vision to Learn provides children at the Charleston County School District with vision screenings, eye exams, and new prescription glasses at no charge. CCSD partnered with MUSC Health to make this program possible.
… Continue ReadingThread: Tim Scott Calls Out the Notable 'Falsehoods' the Biden Administration Told in 2021
Thursday | December 23, 2021by Leah Barkoukis
As one crisis after another unfolded on President Biden’s watch, the administration tended to tell the American people a different story. With 2021 wrapping up, Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) decided to remind his followers of some of the most notable “falsehoods” the White House told this year.
… Continue ReadingSen. Tim Scott: Fed chairman 'finally speaking the truth' about unprecedented inflation
Wednesday | December 15, 2021Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., said on "America's Newsroom" Wednesday that the current level of inflation is "unprecedented" and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is now "speaking the truth" about it. TIM SCOTT: There's no doubt that when you think about inflation, it's bone-crushing, life-changing, hope-stealing, job-killing inflation. There's no doubt in my mind that I'm thankful that it's no longer considered transitory. Finally, Chairman Powell is speaking the truth, which is that this is … Continue Reading
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).
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