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This week I had the pleasure of visiting Nation Ford High School in #FortMill JROTC Leadership Class to present a Congressional Recognition to "Legion of Valor Bronze Cross" recipient, Cadet Madeleine Pollack.  Out of 35,000 #Marine JROTC Cadets, Pollack is one of only 5 nationwide to receive the annual highest honor award for her scholastic excellence in… Read more »

At the beginning of each new Congress, the majority party has an opportunity to set the agenda with a flagship piece of legislation. This is an opportunity to plant your flag in the ground and say, “This is where we stand.” Last Congress, the Republicans submitted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, proving that our party represents the interest of blue-collar workers and puts American… Read more »

Finally something we can all agree on. (Well, most of us at least.) This morning, the House passed – almost unanimously – a resolution "that the report of Special Counsel Mueller should be made available to the public and to Congress." It expresses the desire of both parties that the findings of Mr. Mueller’s investigation be released. When this investigation began, there was no… Read more »

It's been awkward lately watching Democrats in Congress as they flounder around over fundamental issues that (to most of us) are cut & dried. In recent weeks they've: ⚠ embraced socialism on numerous levels  ⚠ refused to affirm that illegal immigrants should not be able to vote  ⚠ neutered a resolution condemning the blatantly anti-Semitic remarks… Read more »

Earlier today, I received a very kind letter in the mail from a constituent who lives in Fort Mill. She had experienced difficulty with the Social Security Administration trying to obtain benefits that were rightfully hers. And what she needed was an expert who knew the system inside & out. Someone who could go to bat on her behalf. Folks, I know politics often makes headlines, and… Read more »

NO DEAL OVERNIGHT:  The summit between President Donald J. Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended a few hours ago without an agreement.  One focus of the talks had been over a major North Korean nuclear research complex called Yongbyon. Kim Jong Un was reportedly willing to close this facility, but in exchange wanted ALL sanctions against North Korea… Read more »

My office has received numerous calls and emails about legislation scheduled for a vote this week in the U.S. House known as H.R. 8. This bill would require most sales, gifts and loans of firearms be processed by a federal firearm licensee (e.g. gun store). It is a flawed piece of legislation that I cannot support. Never mind numerous studies that confirm the overwhelming majority of… Read more »

I was honored to be a part of the #ChangeofCommand ceremony for the South Carolina Military Department at McEntire Joint National Guard Air Base.  My sincere gratitude to Maj. Gen. Robert Livingston Jr. for his 8 years of honorable service as South Carolina’s Adjutant General and over forty years of military service to our state and nation.  I applaud and welcome the… Read more »

Many of our neighbors right here in South Carolina rely on a program called SNAP, which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP is the largest program of its kind. It works by sending resources to state agencies to assist those who need help putting food on their family’s table. Before we go any further, let this sink in for a minute: it is right – even moral – for a… Read more »

One of the most remarkable people in American history is Mary McLeod Bethune. Born in Mayesville, SC to parents who were once slaves, Mary would grow up to realize that education was one of the most powerful tools in the fight against oppression and the quest for civil rights. Earning a mile-long academic and professional resume, she was widely known as an philanthropist, educator and… Read more »