Blog
May 12 2010
Meghan Hughes (202) 224-5972 or Kevin Bishop (864) 250-1417
I have enjoyed working with Senators Kerry and Lieberman to create a new model for our nation in the areas of energy independence, job creation, and providing Americans with the cleanest air and purest water on the planet. When it comes to our nation's policy on energy independence and pollution control, I don't believe any American finds the status quo acceptable.
May 11 2010
Meghan Hughes (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
I have personally met with and been in communication with Southwest Airlines for some time making sure they were aware of our interest. And I was very pleased when I got the call this morning from Southwest CEO Gary Kelly about the news.
May 10 2010
Meghan Hughes (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
Solicitor General Kagan has a strong academic background in the law. I have been generally pleased with her job performance as Solicitor General, particularly regarding legal issues related to the War on Terror.
May 07 2010
Meghan Hughes (202) 224-5972 or Kevin Bishop (864) 250-1417
Some believe the oil spill has enhanced the chances energy legislation will succeed. I do not share their view. Our original legislation included an expansion of off shore drilling with revenue sharing. It doesn't take long for one to conclude that opposition to expanded offshore drilling with revenue sharing has grown among certain Senate Democrats. Some have even declared energy legislation "dead on arrival" if it contains an expansion
May 05 2010
Bipartisan Support for Border Security
Bipartisan Opposition to Comprehensive Reform This Year
Meghan Hughes (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
Americans have made it clear they want to see the border secured now. I believe there are 80 votes for a border security bill this year and that is where we should focus our efforts.
Apr 29 2010
Meghan Hughes (202) 224-5972 or Kevin Bishop (864) 250-1417
Since 2007, threats have increased, some border technology has failed, and the American people have lost confidence in the federal government's ability to secure our borders. So it is our belief that Congress should focus on border security first and that will eventually allow Congress to seriously consider bipartisan immigration reform, instead of politically-motivated ‘conceptual papers.
Apr 22 2010
Graham Passes Amendment to Remove TARP Funds
Meghan Hughes (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
Apr 09 2010
Meghan Hughes (202) 224-5972 or Kevin Bishop (864) 250-1417
While I disagreed with many of Justice Stevens' decisions, I respect his long service on the court. I look forward to reviewing the qualifications and record of the President's nominee to replace Justice Stevens, the leader of the liberal bloc of the court. I expect the Judiciary Committee hearings on the next nominee to be civil, deliberative, thorough, challenging, and informative.
