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Scott: Final passage of tax reform “Big win for middle class families, U.S. economy”
Wednesday | December 20, 2017Earlier this morning, after months of deliberation and discussion, the U.S. Senate successfully passed the historic tax reform package, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a yearlong process U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) has been intimately involved with since the working group first launched. The final bill will protect more of Americans' money from being taxed, enhances significant credits like the Child Tax Credit, and maintains important features like the Earned Income Tax Credit, and deductions for … Continue Reading
Why USC's President Pastides said 'thank you' to this SC senator
Tuesday | December 19, 2017by Bristow Marchant
South Carolina's junior senator got a big "thank you" for his work on the GOP tax bill Tuesday from University of South Carolina president Harris Pastides. Pastides gave a "shout out" Tuesday to U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, whom Pastides credits with protecting colleges and universities in the final version of the bill, which passed a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday and could become law by the end of the week. "I just want to send a great 'thank you' to Sen. Scott," Pastides … Continue Reading
How Sen. Marco Rubio Won a Concession on the GOP Tax Bill
Friday | December 15, 2017by Richard Rubin
“No one raised a hand of support for the Rubio position besides myself,” Mr. Scott said in describing the meetings with tax negotiators.
… Continue ReadingHow SC’s Tim Scott will decide what America’s tax bill looks like
Tuesday | December 12, 2017by Bristow Marchant
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-N. Charleston, was named Thursday to the conference committee negotiating the final version of the GOP's tax reform plan. The proposal will be voted on by the House and Senate sometime before the end of the year, if congressional Republicans can keep to schedule. Scott was one of 51 Republicans who voted to approve the Senate version of the tax plan. He now will have a say in how differences between that bill and the House-passed version are … Continue Reading
Today in Taxes: Naming the Last of the Negotiators
Friday | December 8, 2017Senate Republicans announced their conference committee members late Wednesday: Sens. Orrin Hatch of Utah, Mike Enzi of Wyoming, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, John Cornyn of Texas, John Thune of South Dakota, Rob Portman of Ohio, Tim Scott of South Carolina and Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania.
… Continue ReadingSC leaders react to Trump announcement on Jerusalem
Wednesday | December 6, 2017U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-North Charleston, also said the president’s decision recognizes facts on the ground. “For all intents and purposes, Jerusalem is and has been the capital of Israel,” Scott said. “Their legislature is seated there, as well as their prime minister.
… Continue ReadingSen. Tim Scott tours Giti Tire's South Carolina plant
Tuesday | December 5, 2017
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott was introduced to the world of tire making on Dec. 4 during his tour of the Giti Tire Group's $560 million tire plant in Richburg.
Mr. Scott, the junior senator from South Carolina, spoke to several employees during the tour and learned about the tire-making process at the state-of-the-art facility.
"I found the Giti employees to be friendly and professional," Mr. Scott said. "They are very happy to be here, and I can see why. It is a very clean and healthy environment...a great example of the future in manufacturing."
… Continue ReadingSen. Tim Scott: U.S. House, Senate will agree on tax reform
Monday | December 4, 2017by David Thackham
Scott said Monday morning he believes the two chambers can reach agreement. He said the proposed tax reform efforts will positively impact individuals, small businesses and large companies.
… Continue ReadingSen. Tim Scott goes to school to learn about LENA
Monday | November 13, 2017by Scott Powell
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott met with a parent class at Alma Elementary Friday to learn how young children are developing their language skills through the power of parent talk.
… Continue ReadingSen. Tim Scott attends Upstate Veterans Day celebration
Sunday | November 12, 2017by Madeleine Hackett
The cold weather couldn’t stop more than 100 people from gathering and sharing their appreciation for the men and women who preserve our freedoms.
A Vietnam War-era veterans pinning ceremony took place in downtown Greenville on Saturday, honoring the men and women who put their lives on the line.
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott was in attendance, and pinned certain veterans. “Every day should be Veterans Day,” Scott said. “But this day we should stop and say thank you to every single veteran that we see.”
Young and old veterans gathered to be recognized. Asheton Breland, who served in Afghanistan attended the ceremony as a volunteer at Starbucks, sharing free coffee with other veterans.
"I was definitely honored to be here with the older veterans who served in Desert Storm or Vietnam.” Breland said. “It's amazing to learn their stories and be around these guys and hear what they had to go through."
Scott said the pinning ceremony was especially special for him.
“What I realized looking into their eyes was the amount of gratitude that they have that we as a community take time to celebrate their significant contribute to this nation,” Scott said. “It was really heart warming."
Helen Massey lost her oldest son in the Vietnam War. Forty years later she still comes to ceremonies like these to pay her respects to all those who put their lives on the line.
"When you come to something like this it's just in a good memory of (my son). And when I hear the taps it's just like hearing it the day he was buried. (It) brings all of it back," Massey said.
… Continue ReadingSouth Carolina realtors and colleges among those awaiting impact of tax overhaul effort
Saturday | November 11, 2017by Jamie Lovegrove
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott has become one of the lead salesmen on the effort, extolling the virtues of a tax overhaul in broad terms publicly while working on the nuts and bolts behind closed doors on the Senate finance committee.
… Continue ReadingLocal Korean War veterans honored at VFW luncheon
Friday | November 10, 2017by Zach Fox
Smith and the seven other veterans were awarded certificates from the office of U.S. Sen. Tim Scott along with medals and Korea Veteran hats to commemorate their service.
… Continue ReadingHousing Secretary Ben Carson visits Spartanburg with Sen. Tim Scott to tour redevelopment programs
Monday | November 6, 2017U.S. Sen. Tim Scott brought Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson to the Upstate on Monday to showcase community development initiatives, including an attempt to cure a "food desert."
… Continue ReadingBen Carson, Tim Scott tout city’s public-private partnerships
Monday | November 6, 2017Meeting Street Academy was the third and final stop on a visit to Spartanburg Monday by South Carolina’s junior senator and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson. The visit’s purpose was to meet local leaders and see firsthand the successes of community projects that have involved private investment.
… Continue ReadingSen. Tim Scott: Lawmakers plan to have a detailed tax reform proposal done by Thanksgiving
Thursday | October 26, 2017“So we’re going to have to go through the process of understanding and appreciating the impact that will have on our ability to lower taxes for the average, hard-working person in the middle class,” he said.
… Continue ReadingSen. Tim Scott: Tax plan reduces burden on American workers
Thursday | October 19, 2017SCOTT: Well, I think we're in good shape with the budget. We will have the 51 votes to get it passed, so that we can get to tax reform, which really is the biggest opportunity we have to help hardworking Americans keep more of their money.
… Continue ReadingSenator Tim Scott Emerges as GOP's Secret Weapon to Sell Tax Reform to Everyday Voters
Wednesday | October 11, 2017Scott, a conservative Republican from the South, is uniquely positioned for the task of messaging the bill. Scott is a tax policy enthusiast. His first bill in the House of Representatives prior to his Senate promotion was a tax reform bill. It earned him a spot on the Senate Finance Committee, which has jurisdiction over tax legislation. He is one of a few senators who have regular meetings to discuss the issue with Speaker Ryan.
… Continue ReadingScott recounts his journey to God at FCA banquet in Greenwood
Wednesday | October 11, 2017by Adam Benson
Football was going to be his way out — but not as a Blue Hose. As a child, Timothy Eugene Scott grew up in working-class poverty alongside his two brothers while his mother, Frances, logged 16 hour days to raise her family. Scott, who is South Carolina’s first black U.S. Senator, developed a knack for the game in high school and was on a path toward success when fate intervened in the summer of 1981.
… Continue ReadingGOP senators renew effort to bridge US racial divide with 'Solution Sundays'
Tuesday | October 10, 2017Republican Sens. James Lankford (Okla.) and Tim Scott (S.C.) are continuing their efforts to break down racial barriers within the United States by encouraging American households to share a Sunday meal with a family of a different race — an effort they dubbed "Solution Sundays."
… Continue Reading'Welcome home': Community unites to dedicate home to war vet, family
Monday | October 9, 2017The Marine’s story is one that not only touched the Summerville area but also made news at the U.S. Capitol where a flag was flown in his honor, thanks to U.S. Sen. Tim Scott. Because the legislator was unable to attend Monday’s dedication, he sent a representative from his office to speak on his behalf and honor the Brooking family.
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