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Tim Scott: “Millions of Americans still live in communities facing persistent poverty, lower incomes, and limited access to…”

On the recordJune 5, 2026
Millions of Americans still live in communities facing persistent poverty, lower incomes, and limited access to opportunity, and this program is designed to help change that by attracting long-term capital and creating jobs.
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Tim Scott
Republican · South Carolina

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Sen. Scott highlights the impact of Opportunity Zones.

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