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One-Way Ticket to a Socialistic Welfare State

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The agenda outlined by President Biden on Wednesday night is a one-way ticket to a socialistic welfare state with astronomical taxes, and government encroaching on every aspect of our lives.  His vision for our nation involves growing the size of almost every corner of the federal government. (With the exception of our military, to nobody’s surprise.) There’s simply no room to talk…

Veterans Health Initiative Amendment by Rep. Norman Adopted with NDAA Legislation

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Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) has sponsored an amendment to H.R. 6395, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, which was introduced in the House on July 13, 2020. This amendment was adopted in the House on Tuesday, and would authorize the Department of Energy (“DOE”) to collaborate with the Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) on research to improve…

This Week in Congress

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Three topics on my appearance this morning on Fox News: First up – liberals introduced a bill in Congress to limit the President's ability to mobilize federal police forces in riot-ravaged cities. 🔷 My response: these are NOT peaceful protests, and the folks in Congress who don't think help is needed to restore law & order are completely tone deaf to what's happening. Topic #2…

Dreamlifters Helping MUSC

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Rep. Norman at Boeing in Charleston

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has two very important hospitals in our congressional district: Lancaster Medical Center and Chester Medical Center. Yesterday I was in Charleston to greet three massive Boeing Dreamlifters that arrived with over 150,000 protective eye goggles and face shields. This personal protective equipment is now on its way to facilities within the…

The "Glue of Families"

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Mothers are certainly among our unsung heroes – the “glue of families” as Dr. Connie Guille describes them here. Both of those descriptions have been especially true lately. Many mothers (particularly of school-aged children) are facing even more challenges than usual during this pandemic. While physical health has dominated much of the news about COVID-19, our mental wellbeing is just…

Update for South Carolina Small Business Owners

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FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS Governor Henry McMaster has submitted a formal request to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to make loans available for those small businesses in our state that are suffering economically due to the Coronavirus. Once this request has been granted, which hopefully will be soon, the SC Commerce Department will provide specifics on how to apply for…

Nothing Good Happens After Midnight

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This picture is what the hall outside my office in D.C. looks like right now. Dead quiet. Friends, every one of you should be upset over what happened in the House of Representatives this past weekend. This was a COMPLETE and TOTAL failure of leadership. Remember, we already passed $8.3 billion in emergency funding, and there was no an immediate deadline for this second bill. The…

When Due Diligence Gave Way to Expedience

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Wisdom & due diligence gave way to expedience & fear on Friday night in the House of Representatives. To bring everyone up to speed… LAST WEEK I voted in favor of $8.3 billion in emergency funding to help various agencies combat the Coronavirus. Without question, that was an appropriate and necessary vote based on what we currently know. THIS WEEK on a different front, the House…

Congress Needs to Slow Down and Be Careful

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To call this reckless and irresponsible would be the understatement of the week. You all need to understand just how foolish Democrat leadership in the House is being right now. Remember last week, we passed $8.3 billion in emergency funding to help various agencies (federal, state and local) combat the Coronavirus. This week in Congress, we’re working on another bill that would help…

Uncharted Waters

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We’re in uncharted waters, and our public health officials are doing all they can to help manage the outbreak of the Coronavirus. In my allotment of time in this morning’s House Oversight Committee hearing, I was able to get responses to three recurring questions: (00:38) What are some practical steps that employers should take to protect their employees and their business? (05:04) What…