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GOP Agenda Could Raise SC Health Care Costs

Republicans in Congress, including Senator Tim Scott, are pushing a budget plan that would make trillions of dollars in cuts to essential programs. As the GOP remains “intentionally vague” about where these cuts would come from, evidence from past statements, proposals, and previous budget plans provide a preview: Virtually every Republican budget or fiscal plan over the last decade has included repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA)…

Infrastructure: South Carolina to Benefit – Thank You Mr. President

By John Bitzegaio Let’s all thank President Biden and the responsible legislators who passed the historic “Build Back Better” infrastructure package. Rep. Tom Rice and Sen. Tim Scott deserve no thanks. They voted “No,” even though this bipartisan bill will substantially benefit South Carolina and is sorely needed. Rice argued that portions of the funding are destined…

Voting Rights Are Under Attack

By Alester Linton-Pryor, HCDP Chair As you all know, our voting rights are under attack as Republicans in state after state endorse Donald Trump’s “Big Lie” that the election was stolen because of mythical voter fraud. In Congress, Democrats have sponsored S. 1, the For the People Act, which would respond to those restrictive ballot laws passed by…

After Coronavirus, Will GOP Attack Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid?

By Bob Gatty Congress has approved nearly $3 trillion in new federal spending to combat the impact of the coronavirus, and once the crisis has passed, expect Republican budget hawks to renew their attack on Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid to help recoup some of that money. Horry County residents need to pay attention because those…

Impeachment: Survey & Summary

By Steve Hamelman U.S. Representative Tom Rice, serving South Carolina’s 7th District, has issued a three-question survey addressing the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. The questions are simple. Citizens are asked to either support impeachment, oppose it, or express indecision about it. This disclaimer is attached: “By participating in this survey, you agree to receive additional communications…