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11/20/08
This week, I had the opportunity to meet with some exceptional members of South Carolina’s public education system. Easley High School’s Navy Junior ROTC unit made their annual pilgrimage to the Washington D.C. area to visit museums, the United States Naval Academy, monuments, and the U.S. Capitol. The Navy Junior ROTC program allows high school students to gain an understanding of the military and its values, history, and traditions. NJROTC emphasizes learning about citizenship, personal responsibility, and gaining a sense of accomplishment.
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11/18/08
Today, as part of a House Financial Services Committee hearing, I participated in the Congressional oversight activities of the Treasury Department’s Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP). I was particularly interested in hearing Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson’s reasoning behind his decisions in how to run the Program, and I listened closely to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s testimony to hear his thoughts on the economy and what to expect in the coming months.
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10/06/08
Last week I had the opportunity to be a part of the 100 Year Anniversary Celebration of the Abbeville Opera House. This vibrant, living historical landmark is a testament to the greatness of "Small Town America." The Opera House continues to house city council’s chambers. The old jail was once in the building, and, as I found out, you can still see the cells to this day.
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09/29/08
Today, I voted against H.R. 3997, the Financial Stabilization Package. After a long weekend of near around the clock work on this bill, and hearing from hundreds of constituents on this issue, I could not in good conscience support this legislation.
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09/24/08
This afternoon I had the great privilege of meeting a gentleman named Ted Ross. Mr. Ross lives near Myrtle Beach, and works at a local Dillard’s store. This meeting may seem quite ordinary, until you learn that Mr. Ross is 90 years old. He is South Carolina’s Outstanding Older Worker of the Year, as chosen by Experience Works.
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09/18/08
This morning I had the opportunity to meet with an injured soldier from Anderson, SC recovering at Walter Reed Medical Center.
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08/25/08
I’ve been receiving calls in my office from citizens of the 3rd District that had planned to visit DC, and tour the Capitol or the White House, and take in the sites of the city. These good folks are calling to say that they, along with their families, can no longer afford to visit our nation’s capital due to the high price of gas. This is a sad commentary on the current energy crisis facing our nation. The people whom I represent, and help govern, can’t even afford to visit the place where they are governed from.
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08/19/08
Today I had the opportunity to help begin another “American Dream”. I was proud to stand with Parsons Corporation and All Saints Anglican Church to break ground on the 72nd Habitat for Humanity house built in Aiken County.
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08/04/08
This was one of the most emotional days I have experienced on the House floor and we weren’t even in session. And you know what – that is exactly what set it apart – it wasn’t Members of Congress going through the motions…giving speeches that play to the cameras or score political points – it was Members of Congress talking passionately directly to the countless Americans right there on the floor and in the gallery. No cameras – No microphones…Just having a REAL conversation with the American public - citizens from all over the country sitting right in front of us.
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07/18/08
This afternoon I taped an interview with SCETV regarding our current energy crisis which will air during the show "The Big Picture." The main topic of discussion was whether the federal government should lift the moratorium on off-shore drilling.
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