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In 2022, Richland County ranks 40th among South Carolina counties for government transfer income per capita at $11,015

In 2022, residents of Richland County received an average of $11,015 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh lowest in South Carolina.

By Columbia Standard | Mar 24, 2025

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Fairfield County: Residents received $41.82 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.1% of income in Fairfield County, providing an average of $2,045 per capita to residents.

By Columbia Standard | Mar 22, 2025

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Senate Democrats oppose Trump's plan to reinstate family detention

By Columbia Standard | Mar 19, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, along with 21 other Senate Democrats, has expressed strong opposition to the Trump Administration's plans to revive family detention.

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Kershaw County residents received $13,853 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 23rd in South Carolina

By Columbia Standard | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Kershaw County received an average of $13,853 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 23rd highest in South Carolina.

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Senators oppose Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act for immigration enforcement

By Columbia Standard | Mar 17, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, alongside Senators Alex Padilla, Cory Booker, and Peter Welch, expressed their concerns regarding President Trump's recent invocation of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

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Senators urge DOJ to continue task force protecting election officials

By Columbia Standard | Mar 17, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin and Senator Alex Padilla are leading an initiative with 29 other Democratic Senators to urge Attorney General Pam Bondi to maintain the Department of Justice's Election Threats Task Force.

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Kershaw County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.7% in 2022

By Columbia Standard | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.7% of income in Kershaw County, providing an average of $1,417 per capita to residents.

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Senator Durbin criticizes DOJ leadership changes at judiciary committee meeting

By Columbia Standard | Mar 13, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressed concerns during a committee executive business meeting focused on nominees for key positions within the Department of Justice.

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Senate Judiciary Democrats oppose Trump's DOJ nominees

By Columbia Standard | Mar 13, 2025

During a recent executive business meeting, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, along with other Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee, voted against three of President Trump's nominees for the Department of Justice.

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Durbin leads Democrats in challenging Trump's "invasion" declaration

By Columbia Standard | Mar 11, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, alongside other Democratic immigration leaders, has challenged the constitutional basis of President Trump's recent "invasion" proclamation regarding immigration policy.

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Durbin questions witnesses on STOP CSAM Act during subcommittee hearing

By Columbia Standard | Mar 11, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, engaged with witnesses during a hearing on the STOP CSAM Act in Washington.

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Lexington County: Income Maintenance made up 2% of total income in 2022

By Columbia Standard | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2% of income in Lexington County, providing an average of $1,140 per capita to residents.

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Fairfield County ranks sixth highest in South Carolina for per capita government transfer income at $16,217 in 2022

By Columbia Standard | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Fairfield County received an average of $16,217 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it sixth highest in South Carolina.

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Durbin discusses U.S.-Israel relations and antisemitism with JACPAC

By Columbia Standard | Mar 6, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin met with members of the Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs (JACPAC) to discuss U.S.-Israel relations and antisemitism.

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Senate Judiciary Democrats file misconduct complaint against D.C.'s interim U.S. attorney

By Columbia Standard | Mar 6, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, along with fellow Senate Judiciary Democrats, has filed a professional misconduct complaint against Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Ed Martin.

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Durbin votes against Todd Blanche for Deputy Attorney General over concerns about independence

By Columbia Standard | Mar 5, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has voted against the nomination of Todd Blanche for the position of Deputy Attorney General.

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Durbin addresses rise in antisemitism during Senate Judiciary Committee hearing

By Columbia Standard | Mar 5, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressed the issue of rising antisemitism in America during a committee hearing titled “Never to be Silent: Stemming the Tide of...

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Durbin challenges Trump Administration's stance on judiciary independence

By Columbia Standard | Mar 5, 2025

In a recent speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressed concerns over actions by the Trump Administration that he believes are aimed at...

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Senate Judiciary Democrats file misconduct complaint against Emil Bove

By Columbia Standard | Mar 4, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, along with all Senate Judiciary Democrats, has filed a professional misconduct complaint against Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove with the New York State Bar.

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Senator Durbin criticizes Trump’s pardons of January 6 insurrectionists

By Columbia Standard | Mar 4, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, representing Illinois and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressed the Senate floor to discuss recent developments related to the January 6th insurrectionists.