Many people swear we learn everything we need to know in kindergarten. There is much truth to that. When we were children, our parents taught us helpful life lessons. Many lessons were learned as a consequence of bad decisions and were accompanied with a punishment, but their truth is undeniable.
Second Amendment
Our Founding Fathers regarded our right to bear arms essential to our country’s being; therefore, upon our founding they made sure this was clearly outlined and protected in our country’s Bill of Rights. Our right to bear arms was important to our founding fathers because they established a country “of the people, by the people and for the people.” This right guarantees that we will remain such a country and capable of defending ourselves against threats. Further, this has long been a nation of avid sportsmen and I too enjoy hunting as a pastime. Rest assured, I will defend our rights granted by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution.
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Feb 17, 2015
In The News
MARION, S.C. – U.S. Rep. Tom Rice, 7th Congressional District, paid a visit to constituents in Marion Monday afternoon for his “Coffee with Your Congressman” meetings in Marion and Johnsonville.
Nearly 100 people gathered at the Marion Opera House for the hour-long session that included a federal update from Rice.
Feb 16, 2015
In The News
Making a swing through his district, U.S. Rep. Tom Rice, 7th Congressional District, paid his first visit to Johnsonville. Rice had been in Dillon and Marion meeting with community leaders earlier in the day before his 3 p.m. stopover in the Shady Rest Restaurant for "Coffee with Your Congressman."
Feb 10, 2015
In The News
DARLINGTON, S.C. -- U. S. Rep. Tom Rice Jr. stopped by the Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce Monday morning to visit with constituents from the Seventh Congressional District. He was there to hear what voters in his district had to say and to listen to their concerns about government.
Nearly 20 people showed up to ask questions during his second “Coffee with your Congressman” of the day. His first was in Bennettsville.
Nov 11, 2014
Press Release
Washington, D.C.-- Congressman Tom Rice (SC-07) today released the following statement celebrating the service of South Carolina's and America's veterans:
"Happy Veterans' Day to our nation's heroes. We will never be able to thank you enough for your service and we will never forget the sacrifices you made for our country. Today, and everyday, we salute you."
Apr 29, 2014
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, May 5 at 11:00 am, Congressman Tom Rice (SC-07) will host a telephone town hall focused on issues and programs important to Palmetto State seniors. During the town hall, Congressman Rice will talk to South Carolina seniors about Medicare and Social Security, veteran benefits, and answer questions about these programs.
Apr 17, 2014
In The News
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Several Republican members of the South Carolina congressional delegation gave their opinions on a variety of topics at a South Carolina Chamber of Commerce town hall meeting Wednesday.
Sen. Lindsey Graham along with Congressmen Mark Sanford, Joe Wilson, Jeff Duncan, Mick Mulvaney and Tom Rice (who represents much of the Pee Dee and Florence County) took questions from an audience.
Jan 7, 2014
In The News
From beat cops to cashiers to Gov. Nikki Haley, South Carolina’s newest gun manufacturer has received an “absolutely tremendous” amount of support since leaving Connecticut for The Palmetto State, according to the firm's CEO.
Jun 24, 2013
In The News
PTR Industries, a Connecticut-based rifle manufacturer, announced today their decision to relocate manufacturing operations and a corporate headquarters to the Myrtle Beach, S.C. area. The project will consist of a capital investment of approximately $8 million plus the creation of 145 new jobs paying significantly higher wages than the County average. The company's economic impact is projected to exceed $20 million annually to the Horry County economy.
Jun 24, 2013
Press Release
Myrtle Beach, S.C.— Rep. Tom Rice (SC-07) issued the following statement today regarding PTR Industries announcement to relocate their corporate headquarters to Horry County, South Carolina: