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October 19, 2010
Vilsack, Spratt visit Darlington County farms
DARLINGTON - Rural economic development and job creation efforts were reasons for a visit from U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Congressman John Spratt to the Pee Dee on Monday. Article by John D. Russell, scnow.com ...More

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October 4, 2010:
Spratt Highlights Progress on Veterans Issues
ROCK HILL, SC - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) made the following statement today at a press conference at the Veterans Clinic in Rock Hill, following a visit by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Eric K. Shinseki, former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. ...More

September 23, 2010:
Spratt Votes for Tax Cuts, New Lending for Small Businesses
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) today voted to spur economic growth and create 500,000 new jobs by encouraging the development of American small businesses. ...More

September 23, 2010:
Spratt Urging Obama to Address China's Unfair Trade Practices and Protect American Jobs
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) said today that he is urging President Obama to address China's use of unfair trade practices to promote the global competitiveness of its own industries. "This is all about keeping good jobs right here in America, where they belong," Spratt said. ...More

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Spratt Opening Statement at Hearing on the Importance of Perkins Loans
I am pleased that today we have an opportunity to discuss the important issue of college affordability and, specifically, the Perkins loan program and the valuable assistance it provides in helping low-income students pay for college. Especially now, when the economy is still reeling, it makes a world of difference to have a college degree.

House Passes Bipartisan Clyburn-Spratt Bill to Help Rural Americans Save on Utility Bills
WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives today approved bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Reps. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) and John Spratt (D-SC) to establish a nationwide Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP), modeled on the South Carolina Electric Cooperatives' plan to save their members money on electric bills.

Spratt Announces New Help for South Carolina Homeowners Struggling with Unemployment
WASHINGTON - Today U.S. Representative John Spratt (D-SC) announced additional support for South Carolina through two rounds of funding from the Housing Finance Agency Innovation Fund for the Hardest Hit Housing Markets (Hardest Hit Fund), a foreclosure-prevention program aimed at helping homeowners struggling with unemployment.

Spratt Op-ed in the State: Keeping our promises to our Veterans
For many of our troops coming home, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will not be over because of the injuries they bring with them. Three years ago, the agency charged with caring for America's veterans was strained to the breaking point. America was fighting two wars, and the Department of Veterans Affairs was unprepared for the surge in demand for health care.

Spratt Votes to Protect Teachers' Jobs and Provide Assistance to States
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) today joined a majority of his House colleagues to vote for legislation that will save or create 319,000 jobs, including 161,000 teachers' jobs. The bill will also help states pay for medical care under Medicaid, and yet reduce the deficit due to offsetting cuts elsewhere in the budget.