Just a South Carolinian living his mama’s American Dream. Ranking Member of @BankingGOP
Charleston, SC
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#Inflation has continued its scorching rise through January—prices are up 7.5% since last year.
This is the highest it’s been since 1982.
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Energy and food prices are still on the rise.
We need to take control of this runaway #inflation.
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As South Carolina’s first black surgeon, there’s no doubt Dr. Cyril O. Spann was a trailblazer.
#BlackHistoryMonth
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We owe it to America’s children to keep building a better future by expanding #schoolchoice and giving more parents a say.
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More than 50 years ago, students from @SCSTATE1896 & @ClaflinUniv1869 paid the ultimate price in the fight for equality in America. We must continue to remember their sacrifice as we honor their legacy.
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Cities across the country are seeing near record highs in murders and other violent crimes. If we want to curb this rise in crime, we need to make sure our men and women in uniform have the resources & support needed to protect and serve our communities.
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School closures in South Carolina and across the county have failed America’s children. We need to get kids back in school and learning—especially kids living in marginalized communities.
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South Carolina saw record-setting industry recruitment numbers in 2021. Our state’s economy saw billions in capital investment and more than 18,000 jobs recruited.
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The Friendship Nine staged sit-ins in Rock Hill, SC and inspired protesters across the state and nation to do the same. #BlackHistoryMonth
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There is an incredible diversity of thought in the Black community that should be celebrated!
Individuals. Different minds. Different thoughts.
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Students shouldn't have to question their safety on campus. As Congressional HBCU Caucus co-chairs, @ChrisCoons, @RepFrenchHill, @RepAdams, & I are requesting additional info on how the FBI & DoJ are responding to recent bomb threats targeting HBCUs.
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Clemmie E. Webber fought for all South Carolinians to have a great education.
Today we remember her and her accomplishments.
#BlackHistoryMonth
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We must ensure Americans living in our most marginalized communities, like the one I grew up in, can access the loans they need to cover emergency expenses.
Sadly, Federal Reserve nominee Sarah Bloom Raskin's policies would put that goal further out of reach.
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Americans shouldn’t have to hand over sensitive personal information in order to access crucial financial services.
My colleagues and I wrote to IRS Commissioner Rettig to raise concerns about the IRS’s new measures that threaten taxpayers’ privacy.
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Families are continuing to struggle with rising prices.
Whether it’s energy bills or groceries from the local market—the American people shouldn’t be stuck with this runaway #inflation.
cnbc.com/2022/01/31/how-to-k…?
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Strengthening the ability of community banks to lend will create more financial opportunities for hardworking families, farmers, and small businesses! My latest bill would help us get one step closer to that goal.
Read more here:
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Born in 1941, South Carolina native Chubby Checker made history with his hit song “The Twist”.
#BlackHistoryMonth
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Americans are seeing the devastating effects of Democrats' soft-on-crime policies:
❌ A 67 percent increase in crimes against officers
❌ A nearly 50 percent increase in homicides
If we want to protect our most vulnerable communities, we must allow officers to enforce our laws.
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The experience of SC’s workers should never be called into question. Our state continues to prove itself as a manufacturing powerhouse.
We have plenty of experience and we'll keep on winning. Looking forward to having @OshkoshDefense in our state.
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Tomorrow, my team is being briefed by the administration about these threats. We must work together and stand united against hate in all its forms.
FBI Statement on Investigation into Bomb Threats to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Houses of Worship go.usa.gov/xtVj3
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