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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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Apr 9, 2019

The Department's failures under your leadership led to this crisis, and I urge you to assume responsibility and take the actions necessary to make these students whole.

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Apr 9, 2019

I think that hypocrisy is disappointing, shocking, and frankly, really heartbreaking at a time when we have some real challenges in our educational system.

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Apr 9, 2019

What are we doing to increase the number of--since this is the medical school, you are aware that there are fewer African-American men in medical school now than in 1978, there is a disparity, a significant lack of African-American men…

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Apr 9, 2019

As you pointed out, the disparate impact analysis is legal and required under Title VI in the regulations?

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Apr 9, 2019

Students of all ages and at every level of education should be empowered to pursue whatever education pathway will equip them with the unique skills they need to thrive in the work force.

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Apr 9, 2019

It's both necessary and appropriate to ensure that laws are properly implemented and taxpayer dollars are responsibly spent.

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Apr 9, 2019

It would be nearly impossible to meet that challenge.

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Apr 9, 2019

All of these students deserve an equitable high-quality public education. That is their right.

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Dec 10, 2018

Be earnest, be honest, be courageous, be kind, and most importantly, be grateful for the opportunity you have been given to serve.

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Dec 10, 2018

If there is a way to improve this system so as to encourage more attorneys to be a part of that process, we would appreciate that.

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Dec 10, 2018

If you owe it, you have to pay it.

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Dec 10, 2018

It is not, you know--you are not a lawyer. So coming to court can be an intimidating thing.

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Dec 10, 2018

The focus that we have heard from both sides of the aisle, has been one that focuses on the importance of the individual having clarity and confidence.

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Dec 10, 2018

The changes that we have made will even make it harder for folks to come before the Court and hope for justice.

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Dec 10, 2018

The average person who is working paycheck to paycheck has too little time to study tax law.

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Dec 10, 2018

I am Senator Tim Scott, and I approve this message.

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Oct 1, 2018

It is high time for us to do the hard work up here and to bring about the necessary reforms.

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Oct 1, 2018

I am scared to death of the systems, I have to tell you that.

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Oct 1, 2018

We keep moving the date when the benefits could see a shortfall or have to be reduced.

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Oct 1, 2018

The legislation directs the SSA to make technology upgrades that will make it easier to stop synthetic ID fraud.

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Oct 1, 2018

Last May in a quiet neighborhood, the FBI arrested a man who was running a synthetic ID fraud farm.

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Oct 1, 2018

Thank you for your commitment to finalizing a rule on private flood insurance.

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Oct 1, 2018

I am not opposed to regulation. I am opposed to regulation for regulation's sake, however.

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Sep 25, 2018

Tariffs on auto and parts imports will raise the cost of vehicles.

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Sep 25, 2018

A loss of profit does jeopardize jobs.

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