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Dec 22 2010
Meghan Hughes (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
"I fear the Obama Administration will blink when the Russians object to our future missile defense plans. To this day, the Russians continue to claim that the Treaty has tied our hands when it comes to deployment of all four stages of strategic missile defense."The Senate debate was supposed to be the time to clear up these points of contention and confusion. Unfortunately, efforts to do so were defeated. The Treaty was jammed through the lame duck without adequate review and with limited amendments..."
Dec 18 2010
Meghan Hughes (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
I am very disappointed such a major policy change was jammed through the lame duck Congress without the ability to offer one single amendment. This is truly not the way to make such a major change to U.S. military policy.Dec 15 2010
Meghan Hughes (202) 224-5972 or Kevin Bishop (864) 250-1417
I cannot support the Omnibus spending bill as it increases the size of government when people want to see government become smaller and more efficient. It is full of unnecessary spending which grows the federal government. It also includes more than $1 billion directed toward implementing Obamacare.
Dec 14 2010
Meghan Hughes (202) 224-5972 or Kevin Bishop (864) 250-1417
I have long believed it was absolutely imperative all of the tax cuts be extended. Under this agreement no business or family will see their taxes go up at the start of 2011, as it extends the Bush tax cuts to stay in place for another two years.
Dec 09 2010
Meghan Hughes (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
This decision, where the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort receives the nation’s most advanced fighter, will ensure that MCAS Beaufort will be a viable and integral part of the Marine Corps and our national defense as far as the eye can see. Christmas came early this year.Dec 09 2010
Meghan Hughes (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
“Today’s cynical vote on the DREAM Act, along with a series of other votes, convinces me that the Democratic leadership in the Senate does not get the message from the last election. They care more about politics than policy in a variety of areas, including illegal immigration.”Dec 08 2010
Meghan Hughes (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
"In the final days of this legislative session, it appears Majority Leader Harry Reid is searching for a way to expand internet gambling in the United States. I oppose any federal legislation that would force South Carolina to accept legalized gaming."Dec 06 2010
Meghan Hughes (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
"The nomination of Bobby Hitt as South Carolina’s new Secretary of Commerce is a home-run for economic development in our state. I applaud Governor-elect Haley’s decision to put Bobby in this incredibly important position."Nov 18 2010
Meghan Hughes (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has been named co-chairman of the 97 member Senate National Guard Caucus. He replaces retiring Senator Kit Bond (R-Missouri).Nov 17 2010
Meghan Hughes (202) 224-5972 or Kevin Bishop (864) 250-1417
While I respect the judgment of the court, I'm deeply disappointed in the verdict. We are at war with Al Qaeda. Members of the organization, and their associates, should be treated as warriors, not common criminals. We put our nation at risk by criminalizing the war. Going forward, I once again strongly encourage the Obama Administration to use military commissions to prosecute enemy combatants, particularly the 9/11 conspirators like Khalid Sheikh Mohammad, held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
