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Summerville honors the fallen
Tuesday | May 26, 2015U.S. Sen. Tim Scott asked those who had lost loved ones in conflict to raise their hands, and urged everyone in attendance to note those individuals and thank them after the ceremony.… Continue Reading
Sen. Scott on body cameras
Tuesday | May 26, 2015As South Carolina lawmakers get closer to passing body-camera legislation for police officers, the issue has also come up in Congress. South Carolina's junior U.S. senator, Sen. Tim Scott (R), recently addressed a panel on Capitol Hill to urge support for the devices.… Continue Reading
Possible Funding for Police Body Cameras Moves Forward in Congress, Thanks to Sen. Tim Scott
Thursday | May 21, 2015In the wake of Ferguson, Mo., and seemingly endless national stories about police brutality, an effort to fund and support police body cameras has a real chance of becoming law. And it's being moved by a Republican-controlled Congress with Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) leading the charge. … Continue Reading
Sen. Tim Scott on body cams: ‘A video is worth a thousand pictures’
Thursday | May 21, 2015U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., said the federal government should not mandate the use of body cameras for law enforcement agencies across the nation, but that Congress should strongly encourage their usage.… Continue Reading
Sen. Scott remains optimistic on widespread use of police body cameras
Tuesday | May 19, 2015“Our ability to make a difference in the lives of South Carolinians, sometimes it can be found in those cameras,” Scott said.… Continue Reading
Republican Senator To Deliver Impassioned Remarks On Body Cameras For Officers
Tuesday | May 19, 2015South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott will make a plea Tuesday for investment in police body cameras in a committee hearing on Capitol Hill.… Continue Reading
Anthony Foxx, Tim Scott discuss church’s role in politics
Saturday | May 16, 2015“Never let anyone tell you you’re not the most powerful person (here),” [Scott] said. If legislators aren’t listening to your concerns, he said, “you need to remind us” at the ballot box. … Continue Reading
‘THE BEST IS YET TO COME’
Saturday | May 9, 2015U.S. Sen. Tim Scott says South Carolina State University’s graduates should continue to have faith in themselves and their alma mater. … Continue Reading
Editorial: A clear opportunity for criminal justice reform
Wednesday | May 6, 2015Members of the South Carolina Congressional delegation are rightfully keen to consider long overdue criminal justice reform. U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., said on Sunday that he and other Republicans in the state are eying sweeping criminal justice reforms that could include the decriminalization of minor drug offenses.… Continue Reading
After Baltimore Riots, Scott Touts Body Cameras, Conservative Ideas
Wednesday | May 6, 2015As Baltimore lifts the curfews used to quell looting and violence prompted by the nation’s latest case of a black man dying under murky circumstances after a run-in with law enforcement, Sen. Tim Scott is touting his push for body cameras for police — and a host of conservative ideas.… Continue Reading
Letter: Thanks for helping with Honor Flight
Sunday | May 3, 2015Illustrations of this include letters of appreciation to each honored participant from U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott, also Congressman Trey Gowdy. Congressman Gowdy also personally attended GSP Airport to help send everyone off on our trip to D.C. … Continue Reading
Unanimous support to rename federal courthouse for Judge J. Waties Waring
Thursday | April 30, 2015Hollings in March contacted U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham about the name shift. Graham and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, both South Carolina Republicans, filed the Senate version of the bill.… Continue Reading
Let’s give all parents choices in education
Wednesday | April 29, 2015The Palmetto State has elected federal, state and local officials who have said #ITrustParents with school choice. U.S. Sen. Tim Scott is a leading voice for education reform in Washington … Continue Reading
Gaffney High students chronicle stories of local Vietnam War vets
Wednesday | April 29, 2015Gaffney High School students honored local Vietnam War veterans by presenting them with a book chronicling their experiences in the war. After a video message from U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, the ceremony's featured speaker, Col. Arthur T. Ballard, addressed the crowd. … Continue Reading
SENATE TO HOLD HEARINGS ON POLICE BODY CAMERAS
Monday | April 27, 2015As the death of another black man while in police custody sparked ongoing protests in a nearby city, the Senate on Wednesday prepared to discuss more widespread use of police body cameras. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., called for the body-camera hearings following the fatal shooting in North Charleston of a black man.… Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott calls for Senate hearing on police body cameras
Monday | April 27, 2015U.S. Sen. Tim Scott is calling for a congressional public hearing on police officers wearing body cameras, following the shooting death of an unarmed black man in North Charleston earlier this month. … Continue Reading
Senate panel takes up No Child Left Behind rewrite
Thursday | April 16, 2015Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), proposed an amendment that would let federal dollars designed to help states educate poor children “follow the child” if that student transfers from a high-poverty school to another public school or a private school.… Continue Reading
Sen. Tim Scott backs body camera legislation as a 'greater protection'
Thursday | April 16, 2015Sen. Tim Scott, a native of North Charleston, put his support behind the legislative effort in South Carolina to require all state and local police officers to wear body cameras.… Continue Reading
Citadel School of Business honors top leaders at Hall of Fame event
Tuesday | April 14, 2015“I am honored to receive The Citadel School of Business Alvah H. Chapman award, named after a decorated veteran, dedicated volunteer and committed servant for those in need in his community,” said Scott. “I was inspired after learning more about Mr. Chapman and his commitment to public service. I firmly believe that each of us has a God-given responsibility to help those less fortunate.”… Continue Reading
Haley, Scott and Staley slated to speak at USC commencement
Tuesday | April 14, 2015Scott, R-North Charleston, will address graduates of the honors college and arts and sciences programs on May 9. Both Haley and Scott will receive honorary degrees. … Continue Reading
