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More Than a Tragic Anniversary

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It doesn't seem like 22 years ago. In many ways, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, still seem like yesterday, when almost 3,000 people were murdered by terrorists on American soil. The numbers 9-11 represent so much more than a tragic anniversary. It's a daily reminder of how blessed we are to live in this nation. However, that blessing is a target for evil, and we must never…

Spartanburg County Sheriff's Deputy Austin Aldridge

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Utterly heartbreaking news this morning. I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Spartanburg County Sheriff's Deputy Austin Aldridge, who was on duty and responding to a domestic incident when he was ambushed and shot yesterday afternoon. Deputy Aldridge was rushed to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center for care, but tragically passed away last night. There are simply no words…

San Francisco Finally Got It Right, for a Change

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I know we make fun of San Francisco for their utter lunacy on so many issues. But honestly: their voters got it right yesterday. There was a special election on Tuesday to recall San Francisco's far-left district attorney. (Remember: a district attorney is the public servant responsible for prosecuting crimes in his/her area.) Chesa Boudin is the name of the district attorney in San…

Congratulations, Sheriff Dorsey!

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Chester County Sheriff Max Dorsey

Sheriff of the Year! Please join me in congratulating Sheriff Max Dorsey of the Chester County Sheriff's Office. He was just named the 2022 Sheriff of the Year by the South Carolina Sheriffs' Association! I'm proud to know Sheriff Dorsey both professionally and personally, and can honestly say Chester County is well-served by his leadership and the INCREDIBLE men and women in his…

Rep. Ralph Norman to Host Special Forum for Law Enforcement in Camden on Tuesday

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This coming Tuesday, April 19th at 3:30 PM, U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman will host a special law enforcement forum at the Woolard Technology Center in Camden, SC. The purpose of this forum is to hear from law enforcement officers about the issues important to them. Additionally, experts from SLED, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy will…

Special Law Enforcement Forum on April 19th

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ATTN: law enforcement officers and agencies – please join me for a special forum in Camden on Tuesday, April 19th.  This event will start at 3:30 PM at the Woolard Technology Center, located at 70 Innovation Way in Camden. We’ll cover a wide variety of law enforcement topics, including crime trends throughout our congressional district, the rise in fentanyl & other illicit…

REPLAY: Joint Tele-Town Hall w/ Rep. Jeff Duncan and Rep. William Timmons

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A very special thanks to Congressman Jeff Duncan and Rep. William Timmons! The three of us hosted an incredible joint tele-town hall on April 5th, with tens of thousands of constituents joining us on the phone from back home in South Carolina. There were many great questions about inflation, illegal immigration, Ukraine, and other issues facing our country. You can catch a full replay…

Huge Win for First Responders

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FIRST RESPONDERS: we had a huge win in the House of Representatives earlier this week. Almost a year ago, I co-sponsored a bill in the House known as the “Putting First Responders First Act.” The purpose of that bill was to help police, fire and EMS personnel who are injured in the line of duty. Under existing law, if a first responder is injured on the job and is unable to work,…

Upcoming Tele-Town Hall on April 5th

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Please make your calendar for Tuesday, April 5th at 6:00 PM ET for a special live telephone town hall.  Joining me will be two other congressman from South Carolina, Rep. Jeff Duncan and Rep. William Timmons! During this call, we'll be discussing the important domestic issues facing our country, including rising inflation, increases in violent crime, and alarming…

An Exhausting Week, but Well Worth It

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Summer 2021 Town Halls

It's been an exhausting week, but well worth it. We just wrapped up a series of in-person town halls all over the district, and I want to thank the hundreds of people who showed up. It was great to see and hear from so many folks! Also a special thanks to Rep. William Timmons who joined me in Spartanburg, the dozens of law enforcement officers who kept us all safe, and all the venues…