Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC–Earlier this morning, Congressman J. Gresham Barrett (SC-03) voted against the Senate amendment to H.R. 3081, legislation which would continue appropriations for FY2011. After the vote, Barrett made the following remarks: "Congress desperately needs to be finding ways to reduce spending in all areas; and this appropriations legislation provided a perfect opportunity to do just that. However, it seems the Democratic majority has wasted yet another chance to restore fiscal restraint in Congress.

WASHINGTON, DC–Today, Congressman J. Gresham Barrett (SC-03) voted against a motion for Congress to adjourn for the year. After the vote, Barrett made the following remarks:

WASHINGTON, DC–Today, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) named Congressman J. Gresham Barrett (SC-03) a Guardian of Small Business. The award is given to lawmakers who vote favorably on important small business issues at least 70 percent of the time during the 111th Congress.

WASHINGTON, DC–The County of Pickens has been awarded a grant through the Federal Aviation Administration in the amount of $133,920. This funding provides for land acquisition at Pickens County Airport in Liberty, SC, which is needed to clear obstructions to the existing approaches to Runway 5.

WASHINGTON, DC–Congressman J. Gresham Barrett (SC-03) is pleased to announce a $1.5 million grant awarded to Laurens County and Laurens Commission of Public Works by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration. This investment funds construction of multiple public infrastructure improvements to support development of the American Titanium Works, which has plans to locate in Laurens County. The improvements will support further business expansion, create employment opportunities and enable other new industries to come to the region.