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Jun 26 2007
Wes Hickman (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced the South Carolina Department of Public Safety will receive a $5,350,000 grant to enhance crime victim services in the state.
The funds will be competitively awarded by the state to local community-based organizations that provide direct services to crime victims.
The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Jun 26 2007
Wes Hickman (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced South Carolina’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will receive $14.7 million in grants for institutional aid. The funds can be used to strengthen academic resources, financial management, endowments, and physical plants.
Award recipients include:
Allen University- $1,068,878
Benedict College- $2,604,848
Claflin University- $1,956,641
Clinton Junior College- $500,000
Denmark Technical College- $2,075,869
Morris College- $1,600,029
South Carolina State University- $3,297,873
Voorhees College- $1,694,171
The grants were awarded by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Jun 25 2007
Wes Hickman (202) 224-5972 or Kevin Bishop (864) 250-1417
“Immigration reform is a federal issue and we support efforts to achieve a national solution to this challenge to support a uniform approach,” wrote Van Rysselberge. “We oppose any local approach to regulating immigration on the basis that regulation must be consistent from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
“We need immigration laws that are fair and balanced,” continued Van Rysselberge. “These laws must meet the needs of our growing economy and the test of common sense. Only through this kind of comprehensive approach can an effective solution be reached. Securing the national borders is important, but it cannot be accomplished in isolation.”
“I appreciate the Charleston Metro Chamber for taking a stand on this important issue for the future of our state and nation,” said Graham. “Much is at stake for the Senate and the nation as we resume debate on immigration reform. We have a chance to prove that we still have the ability to solve hard problems or we can choose to reinforce growing skepticism about our government and fall further in the eyes of the American people.”
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Jun 22 2007
Wes Hickman (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
WASHINGTON-
Graham introduced the resolution along with Senator Jim DeMint (R-South Carolina) and others.
“All
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Jun 20 2007
Wes Hickman (202) 224-5972 or Kevin Bishop (864) 250-1417
“Governor Sanford chose wisely in picking Ken Wingate to serve as our state’s interim Treasurer. Ken is a good man and I know he will do a fine job for the people of South Carolina.
“I have great respect and admiration for the Ravenel family. I know this is a traumatic event. Like any other citizen, Thomas Ravenel should be presumed to be innocent. The government has the burden of proving the charges against him. I have confidence the legal system will fairly deal with the accusations.”
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Jun 19 2007
Wes Hickman (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
WASHINGTON – South Carolina’s United States Senators Lindsey Graham and Jim DeMint submitted this statement today into the Congressional Record.
– South Carolina’s United States Senators Lindsey Graham and Jim DeMint submitted this statement today into the Congressional Record."On June 18, 2007, in the face of blazing fire, sacrifice and duty overcame fear and surrender. With great sadness and the utmost respect, we mourn the tremendous loss of nine of our finest firefighters, as well as the immeasurable loss experienced by their families and loved ones. As the flames engulfed the building, the brave men and women of the Charleston County Fire Department rushed into the collapsing building as others were running out, fleeing for their lives. May this extraordinary courage and sacrifice forever reflect the spirit of South Carolina, as well as that of our great Nation.
"We extend our sincerest condolences to their families, their colleagues, and their friends. You give your loved ones to us—to serve and protect our communities, putting public service above personal comfort. Our gratitude is boundless and our respect infinitely deep. We grieve beside you, and we take pride in and are humbled by this ultimate display of service and valor. In the midst of grief and devastation, may you find comfort in knowing that the memory of your loved ones will be forever etched in the minds of South Carolinians as the true embodiment of an American Hero.
"The United States has not experienced such a devastating loss of firefighters since the horrific events on September 11, 2001. May the Charleston County Fire Department, led by Chief Rusty Thomas, as well as emergency personnel around the country, forever fill this massive void with the legacy left behind by these brave fallen firefighters. Let their legacy not be engulfed by flames and reduced to rubble but rather let it embolden and encourage others to serve in their honor and continue their mission to public service. There is no higher call than to serve, and to the fallen, their families, and those that will fill their shoes, we are forever indebted to you for your noble sacrifices."
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Jun 15 2007
Wes Hickman (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
Jun 14 2007
Wes Hickman (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
Jun 13 2007
SENATORS' BILL PUTS NEW TOOLS, TEETH IN CURRENCY POLICY
Graham, Baucus, Grassley, and Schumer unveil long-awaited legislation addressing misaligned foreign currencies, competitive threats to U.S. businesses and workers
Wes Hickman (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)