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Dec 19 2011
Tate Zeigler (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
South Carolina's United States Senators Jim DeMint and Lindsey Graham today sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to withdraw the nomination of Lafe Solomon, Acting General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).Dec 19 2011
Tate Zeigler (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
From a historical perspective, Kim John-il's reign was one of terror, oppression, and brutality to his own people. I hope the Administration will signal to our allies in South Korea and Japan that we will stand behind them as power is transferred in Noth Korea. Anytime you have a vacuum in an unstable place like North Korea, it is dangerous for the world at large.
Dec 17 2011
Tate Zeigler (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham, Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson today made this statement on the breakthrough port deepening provisions included in the year-end spending bill that passed the Senate this morning by a 67-32 vote. Ports in Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina both have harbor deepening projects they continue to push forward to prepare for the larger ships that will be coming through Panama Canal beginning in 2014.Dec 16 2011
Tate Zeigler (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
Under the old system, South Carolina was shut out because we were not included in the President's 2012 budget. Now, as a result of my language, Charleston will be eligible to receive federal funding to continue our deepening study. Until the study is complete we cannot transition into actual construction on deepening the harbor. We essentially had no chance to compete for funding. These changes in federal law will give us the opportunity to move forward.
Dec 14 2011
Tate Zeigler (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham today said a far-reaching and historic advance for the National Guard's role in the nation's defense and security structure is likely to pass Congress and soon be sent to President Obama for signing into law.Dec 09 2011
Tate Zeigler (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
Senator Lindsey Graham is calling for a congressional investigation into collaboration between the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union against The Boeing Company's decision to build a second 787 Dreamliner production facility in North Charleston, South Carolina.Dec 06 2011
Tate Zeigler (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
The time has come for the United States to fully review its relations with Pakistan. We must assess the nature and levels of our support for Pakistan. In particular, all options regarding U.S. security and economic assistance to Pakistan must be on the table, including substantial reductions and stricter standards for performance.Nov 29 2011
Tate Zeigler (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
I'm very pleased the Senate has voted to allow the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to become a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.Nov 21 2011
Tate Zeigler (202) 224-5972 or Kevin Bishop (864) 250-1417
The Super Committee's failure to address our growing debt problems only leads to future generations living in a poorer, weaker America.
Nov 16 2011
Tate Zeigler (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
Senator Lindsey Graham today said he supports efforts prohibiting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac executives from receiving millions in bonuses as long as the government-backed mortgage companies remain in federal conservatorship.
