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Tim Scott

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Tim Eugene Scott is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the junior United States senator from South Carolina, a position he has held since January 2, 2013. He is a member of the Republican Party and was previously a United States Representative from May 5, 2011, to January 2, 2013. Scott is known for his focus on issues such as economic opportunity, education reform, and community development. He has been a vocal advocate for updating infrastructure and addressing the needs of senior citizens in his state.

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September 6, 2025

Georgia deserves so much better.

Tim Scott

Jul 21, 2025

We can all agree that updating aging infrastructure is a legitimate need, but when senior citizens can barely afford Formica countertops, it sends the wrong message to spend public money on luxury upgrades that feel more like they belong…

nypost.com
Jun 30, 2025

The government should not restrict a party committee’s support for its own candidates.

politico.com
Jun 29, 2025

That streak will continue in 2026 when North Carolinians elect a conservative leader committed to advancing an agenda of opportunity, prosperity, and security.

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Jun 13, 2025

Wrong then. Wrong Now.

msnbc.com
Jun 13, 2025

When have they been right? I don’t know either.

msnbc.com
Jun 13, 2025

The Laffer Curve is right. ... It has always worked; I think it always will work.

msnbc.com
May 8, 2025

Mr. President, today should have been-- it should have been--a historic day for Americans, a historic day for working-class Americans, blue-collar Americans, to see their financial system democratized. Well, what does that mean? What it…

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May 6, 2025

I am so sorry to hear that. H.J. Res. 61 Mr. President, I rise for another topic. Today, I rise in support of my Congressional Review Act to overturn one of the Biden-era EPA rules on the rubber tire manufacturing NESHAP. In November 2004…

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May 6, 2025

I rise in support today for two strong nominees: Luke Pettit and Marcus Molinaro, who were moved out of the Banking Committee with broad bipartisan support. Luke Pettit has been nominated to serve as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for…

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Mar 26, 2025

Mr. President, I rise to talk in favor of my CRA on the overdraft fees. President Biden and his politically motivated junk fee conversation was not about helping consumers. It was about trying to change the conversation away from the…

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Mar 4, 2025

Madam President, reserving the right to object, IEEPA is a powerful tool that provides the President with a range of authorities to protect our national security. With all the challenges facing our Nation, now is not the time to be…

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