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Dec. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember and honor all of the brave men and women who fought and died in the Battle of Pearl Harbor. Their bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "In 2013, the Shelby v. Holder decision gutted the VRA, unleashing a wave of local voter suppression laws designed to silence American voters--especially voters of color. The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy and must be protected at all costs. #RestoreTheVote" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2019 H.R. 4 Is a Federal Power Grab Waiting to Be Abused Rep. Ralph Norman
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "#HR4 is a good step to right the wrongs that've dismantled the fundamental right to vote through Voter ID laws, purging voter rolls & closing majority-minority polling places. Upholding the voter protections in the VRA is critical to realizing the promise of democracy for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "I do believe that this piece of legislation is deserving of bipartisan support. I can remember when voting rights bills could pass both houses unanimously. Let's do that today and demonstrate that we are making this democracy work for ALL. #RestoreTheVote" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The Montgomery bus boycott was a true act of resistance in the fight for civil rights. They stood on the shoulders of others to secure our rights, and now we stand on their shoulders as we continue to fight to make America's greatness accessible and affordable for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "50 years ago Sen. Fritz Hollings led a Hunger Tour through SC, which moved Pres. Nixon to support the creation of SNAP. Now this Admin is undermining this successful program to combat food insecurity, making it harder for Americans to access assistance they need. #HandsOffSNAP" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The victims, survivors, and first responders of the Pulse Nightclub shooting deserve proper memorialization. We ought to honor their memory by designating Pulse Nightclub as a federally recognized National Memorial site. #OrlandoStrong" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Latinas must work nearly 23 months in order to earn what white men earn in 12 months. That is unacceptable. Equal work deserves equal pay, regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender. The House has voted for equal pay. The Senate must do the same. #LatinaEqualPayDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Today, we pause and honor the lives of all of the members of our transgender community whose lives were lost in acts of hate, violence, and transphobia. No one should fear losing their life for simply being who they are. #TDOR" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball Commissioner - Representatives McKinley and Trahan Lead Bipartisan Call for Major League Baseball (MLB) to Abandon Harmful Reorganization Effort Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Native American history is American history. This month, we celebrate all of the incredible contributions that Native Americans have made and continue to make to this country. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Enzi, Barrasso support increase in temporary work visas Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Deeply saddened by another senseless act of gun violence, this time in Santa Clarita, CA. My heart goes out to the victims, their families and friends. To my Senate colleagues, it's been nearly 260 days since the House passed violence prevention legislation. When will you act?" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 14, 2019 Senator Scott congratulates 2019 Angels in Adoption recipient Becky Donovan Sen. Tim Scott
Nov. 13, 2019 Lawmakers Call for Justice for La Saline Massacre in Haiti Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today the Supreme Court is considering the #DACA program's future. For 700,000 young people in this country, the outcome will have life-altering consequences. America is their home, and this is where they should stay. #HomeIsHere" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "History has proven time & time again that freedom is not achieved by building walls. As we celebrate #WorldFreedomDay & the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, we must remember that America is at its greatest when we tear down barriers to those fleeing oppression." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "A family's ability to adopt should not be determined by who they love, how they identify, or where they worship. This administration's failure to enforce anti-discrimination laws in adoption programs will separate SC families at their formation. #EveryChildDeservesaFamily" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Casey: We Must Do More to Protect Veterans From Falling Victim to Scam Artists Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Letter to Ms. Margaret Everson, Principal Deputy Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Miss. Lawmakers Press Fish & Wildlife Service to Address Avian Predators Damage to Livestock Aquaculture Production Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Timmons Statement on HHS Religious Liberty Announcement Rep. William Timmons
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Today we celebrate the 51st anniversary of Shirley Chisholm becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress. A few years after her historic win, she ran for president and I was proud to be one of two delegates to vote for her at the 1972 Democratic National Convention." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 4, 2019 Great News for Faith-Based Child Foster and Adoption Agencies Rep. Ralph Norman
Nov. 1, 2019 Scott praises HHS decision to protect religious liberty in South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott
Date Title Politician
Dec. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember and honor all of the brave men and women who fought and died in the Battle of Pearl Harbor. Their bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "In 2013, the Shelby v. Holder decision gutted the VRA, unleashing a wave of local voter suppression laws designed to silence American voters--especially voters of color. The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy and must be protected at all costs. #RestoreTheVote" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2019 H.R. 4 Is a Federal Power Grab Waiting to Be Abused Rep.Ralph Norman
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "#HR4 is a good step to right the wrongs that've dismantled the fundamental right to vote through Voter ID laws, purging voter rolls & closing majority-minority polling places. Upholding the voter protections in the VRA is critical to realizing the promise of democracy for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "I do believe that this piece of legislation is deserving of bipartisan support. I can remember when voting rights bills could pass both houses unanimously. Let's do that today and demonstrate that we are making this democracy work for ALL. #RestoreTheVote" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The Montgomery bus boycott was a true act of resistance in the fight for civil rights. They stood on the shoulders of others to secure our rights, and now we stand on their shoulders as we continue to fight to make America's greatness accessible and affordable for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "50 years ago Sen. Fritz Hollings led a Hunger Tour through SC, which moved Pres. Nixon to support the creation of SNAP. Now this Admin is undermining this successful program to combat food insecurity, making it harder for Americans to access assistance they need. #HandsOffSNAP" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The victims, survivors, and first responders of the Pulse Nightclub shooting deserve proper memorialization. We ought to honor their memory by designating Pulse Nightclub as a federally recognized National Memorial site. #OrlandoStrong" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Latinas must work nearly 23 months in order to earn what white men earn in 12 months. That is unacceptable. Equal work deserves equal pay, regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender. The House has voted for equal pay. The Senate must do the same. #LatinaEqualPayDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Today, we pause and honor the lives of all of the members of our transgender community whose lives were lost in acts of hate, violence, and transphobia. No one should fear losing their life for simply being who they are. #TDOR" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball Commissioner - Representatives McKinley and Trahan Lead Bipartisan Call for Major League Baseball (MLB) to Abandon Harmful Reorganization Effort Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Native American history is American history. This month, we celebrate all of the incredible contributions that Native Americans have made and continue to make to this country. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Enzi, Barrasso support increase in temporary work visas Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Deeply saddened by another senseless act of gun violence, this time in Santa Clarita, CA. My heart goes out to the victims, their families and friends. To my Senate colleagues, it's been nearly 260 days since the House passed violence prevention legislation. When will you act?" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 14, 2019 Senator Scott congratulates 2019 Angels in Adoption recipient Becky Donovan Sen.Tim Scott
Nov. 13, 2019 Lawmakers Call for Justice for La Saline Massacre in Haiti Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today the Supreme Court is considering the #DACA program's future. For 700,000 young people in this country, the outcome will have life-altering consequences. America is their home, and this is where they should stay. #HomeIsHere" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "History has proven time & time again that freedom is not achieved by building walls. As we celebrate #WorldFreedomDay & the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, we must remember that America is at its greatest when we tear down barriers to those fleeing oppression." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "A family's ability to adopt should not be determined by who they love, how they identify, or where they worship. This administration's failure to enforce anti-discrimination laws in adoption programs will separate SC families at their formation. #EveryChildDeservesaFamily" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Casey: We Must Do More to Protect Veterans From Falling Victim to Scam Artists Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Letter to Ms. Margaret Everson, Principal Deputy Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Miss. Lawmakers Press Fish & Wildlife Service to Address Avian Predators Damage to Livestock Aquaculture Production Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Timmons Statement on HHS Religious Liberty Announcement Rep.William Timmons
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Today we celebrate the 51st anniversary of Shirley Chisholm becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress. A few years after her historic win, she ran for president and I was proud to be one of two delegates to vote for her at the 1972 Democratic National Convention." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 4, 2019 Great News for Faith-Based Child Foster and Adoption Agencies Rep.Ralph Norman
Nov. 1, 2019 Scott praises HHS decision to protect religious liberty in South Carolina Sen.Tim Scott
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