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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving South Carolina Newsletter for Friday September 20, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Graham, Rubio, Senators Condemn Palestinian Effort Targeting Israel at UN
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), and 28 of their Republican colleagues issued a joint statement in response to the Palestinian Mission to the United Nations (UN) submitting a disgraceful and flagrant resolution targeting the Jewish State of Israel and its rightful control over its historic homeland. This resolution was submitted ahead of the UN General Assembly.   more

Rep. Nancy Mace Supports
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following statement on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace released the following statement in support of H.R. 9076, bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening child welfare services, also supported by Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth Caucus: "Every child deserves a place to call home. H.R. 9076 is a bipartisan effort reauthorization of vital funding for key programs, reducing administrative burdens  more

Sen. Scott Statement on State Department Mishandling Iran Envoy's Clearance
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement in response to the revelations that the Biden-Harris administration mismanaged the security clearance of former U.S. Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley:"This report proves what we already knew--that the Biden-Harris State Department grossly mismanaged the suspension of Mr. Malley's security cle  more

Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Graham Condemns Rise In Anti-Semitism At Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today condemned the rise in anti-Semitism on college campuses, following the brutal October 7 attack on Israel. In May 2024, Graham led all Committee Republicans calling on Chairman Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) to hold a hearing on the c  more

Senator Tim Scott Receives Award From South Carolina Association of Counties
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, SC This week, at a special event held on Daniel Island, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) was presented with the 2024 David K. Summers Jr. President's Cup by South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) Immediate Past President Roy Costner. The prestigious award ceremony highlighted Sen. Scott's remarkable contributions to public service and his relentless commitment to county government. U  more