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Sen. 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.
… Continue Reading47 years later, SC Vietnam Veteran receives 10 medals
Friday | October 6, 2017A South Carolina Vietnam veteran was awarded with 10 medals he should have received 47 years ago. US Senator Tim Scott presented Sgt. Willie Norwood with the medals which include a purple heart and bronze star.
… Continue ReadingUpstate Vietnam vet receives Purple Heart, Bronze Star, 8 other medals decades after war
Friday | October 6, 2017It took three years to get the medals confirmed, but then they were lost in the mail. Norwood tried to track them down to no avail, and that's when he contacted U.S. Sen. Tim Scott's office. Scott's office got a new set of medals issued, and Scott pinned them on Norwood during a morning ceremony at the Clemson Military Heritage Plaza.
… Continue ReadingSenators unveil bipartisan criminal justice reform package
Wednesday | October 4, 2017A broad coalition of senators lined up Wednesday behind the bill, including Republican Sens. Mike Lee of Utah, Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott of South Carolina, Jeff Flake of Arizona, Roy Blunt of Missouri, and Democratic Sens. Dianne Feinstein of California, Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, Patrick Leahy of Vermont and Cory Booker of New Jersey.
… Continue ReadingSouth Carolina Sen. Tim Scott tells Equifax CEO the 'pure luck' of executive stock-sales timing 'hard to believe'
Wednesday | October 4, 2017U.S. Sen. Tim Scott doubted Wednesday that Equifax executives had no knowledge of a massive data breach that affected more than 145 million people when they chose 48 hours later to sell their shares in the company for nearly $2 million.
… Continue ReadingSenators Rip Credit-Reporting Model in Wake of Equifax Breach
Wednesday | October 4, 2017Sen. Tim Scott (R., S.C.) said the executives must have been “the luckiest investors…to sell the stock at the best price,” before it dropped significantly after Equifax disclosed the breach.
… Continue ReadingInformation session on military academy nomination process on Friday
Thursday | September 21, 2017This Friday, Sen. Tim Scott's three South Carolina offices will hold open information sessions regarding the military academy nomination process.… Continue Reading
Federal flood insurance is stressed as South Carolina forces seek reforms
Sunday | August 27, 2017PEW worked with Scott on a bill to require flood-prone communities to consider and invest in protections — voluntary homeowner buyouts, better drainage and other infrastructure — or face sanctions. It would provide some federal buy-out money.… Continue Reading
Senator Tim Scott visits North Charleston Head Start program
Tuesday | August 22, 2017United States Sen. Tim Scott getting into the back-to-school spirit. He visited Mary Ford Child and Family Development Center in North Charleston to hear about its Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Head Start South Carolina is a federal program that promotes school readiness for low-income families.… Continue Reading
Transcript: Sen. Tim Scott on "Face the Nation," August 20, 2017
Sunday | August 20, 2017Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, joined "Face the Nation" on Sunday. Scott, the Senate's only black Republican, has called Mr. Trump's comments "indefensible," and said his "moral authority is compromised."… Continue Reading
Sen. Tim Scott: Our country is “more divided” under Trump
Saturday | August 19, 2017Scott told VICE News about one unintended result of Trump’s response to Charlottesville: “It does not encourage the team to work as hard as we should on those priorities, because there’s so much headwind that you can’t see straight.”… Continue Reading
Sen. Tim Scott: Fight hatred, fear and domestic terror with American ideals
Monday | August 14, 2017OP-ED: There is nothing "right" about racism and hate. It’s a learned disease, and the best antidote is unity. This weekend’s events involving white supremacist groups are as disturbing and disgusting as they are heartbreaking. The attack was a stark reminder of the darkness of hate. We must come together, as we have before, to confront the issues that chip away at the very foundation of who we are and what we stand for as a country.… Continue Reading
Sen. Tim Scott: 'More impactful' had Trump denounced white supremacists days earlier
Monday | August 14, 2017In a statement, the South Carolina Republican called Trump's newer remarks "clear and specific," but added "they would have been more impactful on Saturday.… Continue Reading
Republicans to Weigh Surplus of Tax Policy Options
Friday | August 11, 2017Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, another Republican on the Finance Committee, has also introduced several bills that could be wrapped into a broader overhaul of the tax code. One measure would provide a federal tax credit to companies that utilize apprenticeship programs. Another aims to bolster private investment in economically disparate regions by creating targeted funding pools.… Continue Reading
Sen. Tim Scott on "hybrid" immigration policy that meets economic, family needs
Thursday | August 3, 2017A GOP bill to overhaul legal immigration to the U.S. will likely face an uphill battle in Congress. South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott, a member of the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss the realities of immigration reform and the challenges of the GOP health care bill.… Continue Reading
