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Senators Scott, Ricketts Call for Permanent Ban of U.S. UNRWA Funding Following News Staff was Involved in Hamas’s Oct. 7 Attack

By Columbia Standard | Jan 26, 2024

U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) have called for the passage of the Stop Support for Hamas Act, which would impose a permanent ban on U.S. funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This call comes following the announcement that UNRWA staff were involved in Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7th.Senator Scott, who has consistently advocated for ending U.S. funding of UNRWA due to its history of antisemitism, expressed his horror at the news. He stated, "Allegations that UNRWA staff...

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Senator Scott Slams Biden Administration for Folding to Special Interests, Radical Climate Agenda at the Expense of American Taxpayers

By Columbia Standard | Jan 26, 2024

Washington, Jan 26 2024 - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has criticized the Biden administration for giving in to special interests and pushing a radical climate agenda that will ultimately burden American taxpayers. Senator Scott, along with Senator Bill Cassidy and 24 other Republican colleagues, sent a letter to President Biden and Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm expressing their opposition to the administration's pause on all pending non-FTA export permit applications.The senators specifically highlighted their concerns regarding the impending...

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Senator Scott Pushes Local Solutions to Flood Insurance, Preparedness

By Columbia Standard | Jan 25, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, is advocating for federal policies that encourage local, innovative solutions to flood preparedness and mitigation. Senator Scott, who has personal experience with severe floods in South Carolina, highlighted his legislation, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act, at a recent hearing on the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).During the hearing, Senator Scott emphasized the need for comprehensive reform of the NFIP to ensure that...

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Senator Scott Welcomes School Choice Champions to U.S. Capitol During National School Choice Week

By Columbia Standard | Jan 24, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), co-chair of the Congressional School Choice Caucus, hosted a gathering of school choice stakeholders at the United States Capitol on Thursday evening. The event, held in celebration of National School Choice Week, brought together over one hundred attendees, including students, parents, and leaders of the school choice movement.In his opening remarks, Senator Scott shared his personal experience growing up in poverty and the challenges his mother faced in finding the right school for him. He emphasized the importance of school...

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Senator Scott, Congressman Moolenaar Introduce National School Choice Week Resolution

By Columbia Standard | Jan 22, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Congressman John Moolenaar (R-Mich.) have introduced a resolution designating January 21 through January 27, 2024, as National School Choice Week. The resolution aims to address the issue of millions of children lacking access to quality education due to their zip code.Senator Scott stated, "It is unacceptable that today – in the United States of America – millions of kids who grew up just like I did still lack access to quality education simply because of their zip code. We cannot leave our kids’ education and the future...

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Senator Scott Kicks Off National School Choice Week at Orange Grove Charter School

By Columbia Standard | Jan 22, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Co-chair of the Congressional School Choice Caucus, and South Carolina Education Superintendent Ellen Weaver visited Orange Grove Charter School's elementary campus to kick off National School Choice Week. The week-long event aims to highlight the importance of school choice and ensuring every child has access to a quality education.In his remarks, Senator Scott emphasized the significance of school choice in empowering parents and giving children the opportunity for a better future. He stated, "The importance of school choice cannot be...

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Senator Scott Rips Teachers Union-Allied Group for Weaponizing Race to Promote Anti-School Choice Agenda

By Columbia Standard | Jan 19, 2024

Washington - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Co-chair of the Congressional School Choice Caucus, criticized Truth in Education Funding, a group supported by the National Education Association (NEA), for their characterization of school choice programs as "deeply rooted in segregation, racism, and discrimination." This statement was made ahead of National School Choice Week, which begins on Monday.Senator Scott expressed his dismay, stating, "It's absolutely offensive that the very organizations holding back poor and low-income kids are now deflecting blame on the schools...

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Senator Tim Scott and Superintendent Ellen Weaver to Kick Off National School Choice Week with Visit to Orange Grove Charter School

By Columbia Standard | Jan 19, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and South Carolina Education Superintendent Ellen Weaver will be visiting Orange Grove Charter School's elementary campus on Monday, January 22, 2024. This visit marks the beginning of National School Choice Week, a week-long event dedicated to promoting the importance of school choice and ensuring that every child has access to a quality education. The event will take place at Orange Grove Charter School located at 1225 Orange Branch Rd, Charleston, SC 29407.During their visit, Senator Tim Scott and Superintendent Ellen Weaver will tour...

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Senator Scott Demands Answers Following Reports of Political Targeting by Treasury Department and Financial Institutions

By Columbia Standard | Jan 19, 2024

Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), the top Republican on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, is demanding answers from the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) following reports of political targeting and infringement on Americans' privacy.In a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and FinCEN Director Andrea Gacki, Senator Scott expressed his concerns and requested answers regarding the Department of Treasury and FinCEN's involvement in the reported soliciting of personal financial data. He stated, "These...

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Senator Scott Calls for Effective, Tailored Economic Security Tools to Combat China at Banking Hearing

By Columbia Standard | Jan 18, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, emphasized the need for a targeted approach to economic security tools to effectively counter the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Speaking at a Senate Committee hearing focused on outpacing China, Senator Scott raised concerns about the Biden administration's decisions that prioritize politics over policy, benefiting the CCP at the expense of hardworking Americans.Senator Scott highlighted the importance of countering China and protecting U.S....

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Senator Scott Votes Against Funding Biden Policies at Historic Spending Levels

By Columbia Standard | Jan 18, 2024

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has taken a stand against President Joe Biden's policies by voting against funding at historic spending levels. In a statement, Senator Scott expressed his refusal to continue funding President Biden's broken policies, citing the negative impact they have had on everyday Americans."President Biden's out-of-control spending has fueled record-high inflation that has suffocated everyday Americans," said Senator Scott. "And what have hardworking families gotten for it? Wide-open borders, fentanyl poisoning our communities, and an...

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Senator Scott Slams Reckless Anti-Israel Resolution

By Columbia Standard | Jan 16, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has strongly criticized the recent anti-Israel resolution that was voted on in the Senate. In his condemnation, Senator Scott emphasized the detrimental impact of the resolution on the relationship between the United States and Israel, while also highlighting the dangerous consequences it poses by emboldening Iranian-backed terrorists."This resolution is an outrageous and shameful stunt that undermines our ally, Israel, and emboldens Iranian-backed terrorists, including Hamas," Senator Scott stated. "The Israeli people have been the victims...

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Sen. Scott Exposes Progressive Policies Devastating Minority Communities, Celebrates School Choice Successes

By Columbia Standard | Jan 15, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) recently appeared on Fox News’ Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy to discuss the impact of Republican policies on minority communities and the success of school choice initiatives. During the interview, Senator Scott highlighted the devastating effects of the Biden economy on young people, emphasizing the rising inflation rates that hinder their ability to afford a home.Scott stated, "Young people today are devastated economically because inflation is up again and the Biden economy is destroying their ability to buy a house. When...

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Sen. Scott, Colleagues Introduce CONTAINER Act to Help Border States Secure Southern Border

By Columbia Standard | Jan 12, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and several Republican colleagues have introduced the Creating Obstructions Necessary to Address Illegal and Nefarious Entry Rapidly (CONTAINER) Act. The act aims to empower border states to place temporary barriers on federal land to protect their communities along the southern border.This move by Senator Scott and his colleagues comes in response to the ongoing illegal immigration crisis and the Biden administration's failure to secure the southern border. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) expressed her concerns, stating, "Since...

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Senator Scott Pushes for Solutions to Fentanyl Crisis During Banking Hearing, Calls for Congress to Pass His Landmark Fentanyl Legislation

By Columbia Standard | Jan 11, 2024

In a Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing, Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.) emphasized the importance of passing his FEND Off Fentanyl Act to address the fentanyl crisis. The bill has already been unanimously passed out of the Senate Banking Committee and has garnered support from multiple national groups, including law enforcement associations and anti-opioid abuse organizations.During his opening statement, Ranking Member Scott highlighted the devastating impact of fentanyl on American families and shared the story of Alan Shao, a friend who...

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Sen. Scott Warns of National Security Threat Caused by Open Border, Blasts Democrats’ Failed Policies

By Columbia Standard | Jan 11, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has raised concerns about the national security threat posed by the Biden administration's open border policy. In an appearance on Fox News' America's Newsroom, Senator Scott highlighted the devastating impact of this policy on America's safety.Senator Scott pointed out that millions of illegal immigrants have been motivated to journey to the U.S. and unlawfully settle in the country due to the open border policy. He stated, "10 million illegal immigrants will enter this country by the time we have the election this year. Somewhere around...

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Senator Scott Defends Israel, Rebukes Antisemitism in Address to Orthodox Union

By Columbia Standard | Jan 11, 2024

WASHINGTON — Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), a member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, delivered a powerful speech at the Orthodox Union’s Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill, where he condemned antisemitism and expressed his unwavering support for Israel's right to self-defense.In his address, Senator Scott emphasized the importance of standing united with Israel in the face of threats from terrorist organizations such as Hamas. He stated, "We must stand shoulder-to-shoulder and back-to-back with Israel to make sure that Hamas is wiped off the face of the Earth. We...

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Senators Scott, Lankford, Congresswoman Foxx Champion Bill to Restore Parental Rights

By Columbia Standard | Jan 10, 2024

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) and House Education and Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) introduced the Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act, a bill that seeks to restore and affirm the fundamental right of parents to control the upbringing of their child. The legislation aims to prevent federal government overreach and ensure that parents remain the primary decision-makers in their child's life."Parents have a fundamental right to control the upbringing of their child, whether it’s in the...

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Senator Scott Continues to Champion Law Enforcement, Thanks Officers on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

By Columbia Standard | Jan 9, 2024

Today, on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) expressed his gratitude to law enforcement officers for their dedication and sacrifice in protecting communities across South Carolina and the nation. Senator Scott emphasized his commitment to supporting law enforcement and implementing practical solutions to restore law and order and ensure the safety of Americans.Senator Scott acknowledged the daily risk faced by law enforcement officers, stating, "Each and every day, law enforcement officers put on their uniform and lay their lives on...

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Senator Tim Scott Announces Senior Staff

By Columbia Standard | Jan 8, 2024

WASHINGTON — Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has announced his senior staff members in both Washington, D.C. and South Carolina. Senator Scott expressed his confidence in the team, stating that "The wealth of legislative, management, and political experience this team brings to the table is invaluable in our fight to deliver for South Carolinians and the American people."Adam Farris, who previously served as the senator's Legislative Director and Senior Policy Advisor, has been named Chief of Staff. Farris brings over ten years of Capitol Hill experience to the role and has...