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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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May 20, 2014

the unintended consequences are that you will see that your premiums are increasing, your deductibles are increasing, your out-of-pocket expenses are increasing.

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May 20, 2014

the two, or three, or four, or five, or six, or seven percent profit that you see can be eliminated by any catastrophic occurrence that occurs.

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May 20, 2014

We must continue to improve the healthcare system for all Americans.

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May 13, 2014

I think the fact that they are recognizing--DHS is recognizing Alternative Security Plans makes it easier on everybody, especially the smaller companies.

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May 13, 2014

I think the positives are outweighing the negatives as far as the implementation.

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May 12, 2014

I have a piece of legislation called the SEA Jobs Act, which is looking at ways to create more seismic activity off the South Atlantic coast.

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May 12, 2014

We need to find a way to not only focus on college level education but to focus perhaps more on the academic direction of our K through 12 education.

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May 12, 2014

We need to modernize our education system to meet today's challenges.

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May 12, 2014

We certainly see it as a national treasure, a national asset.

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May 12, 2014

Given the unique work being done at the Savannah River site... How do you plan to use this strategic national treasure to help the country?

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May 12, 2014

I'm trying to think of the alternatives.

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May 7, 2014

If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor; that promise has been broken.

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May 7, 2014

I would ask you simply as Secretary of HHS, will you, in fact, be the Health and Human Services Secretary for the American people or will you be, as your predecessor has been, the Ambassador of Obamacare?

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May 7, 2014

The actual cost of healthcare, I think, we will see it rise as we see the price tag is not affordable.

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May 7, 2014

We want to make sure either the JOLT Act or the immigration bill gets passed.

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May 7, 2014

There is no doubt, without any question, that one of the most important issues that we can discuss today is tourism.

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May 7, 2014

Looking for ways to get us to the place where, by 2021, we have more than 100 million tourists, international tourists, coming to America is a laudable goal.

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May 7, 2014

Number one, reauthorize Brand USA because it is promoting the United States as a travel destination to many international markets.

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May 7, 2014

Two, add more countries to the Visa Waiver Program.

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May 7, 2014

In South Carolina, one out of every 10 jobs are connected to tourism.

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May 7, 2014

If you like your insurance, you can keep it; that promise has been broken.

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May 7, 2014

Sir, I will not take more than 5 minutes, I promise.

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May 6, 2014

a point to vote for Senator Heller to be the permanent Chair of the Commerce Committee.

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May 1, 2014

I ask for the yeas and nays. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. Without objection, all time is yielded back. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Janice Marion Schneider, of New…

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