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Graham Announces Billions in Funding for Savannah River Site, SC Guard, and Surrounding Region in First FY 2024 Spending Package
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has unveiled significant funding allocations for various projects in the Savannah River Site, the South Carolina Army National Guard, and the surrounding region. These funding decisions are part of the first Fiscal Year 2024 spending package and were championed by Senator Graham in his capacity as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee.The Savannah River Site will benefit from several key investments, including the continuation of the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility construction with a...
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Graham Calls For Passage of Legislation to Protect Children Online, Hold Big Tech Accountable
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) took to the Senate floor last night to urge the immediate passage of legislation aimed at combating the sexual exploitation of children online and holding Big Tech companies accountable. Graham, along with a bipartisan group of senators, including Chuck Grassley, John Cornyn, Amy Klobuchar, Josh Hawley, and Dick Durbin, emphasized the urgency of addressing this critical issue."The sexual exploitation of children [on these social media platforms] is just mind-boggling," stated Senator Graham during his impassioned plea for...
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Graham Statement On Senator McConnell Stepping Down As Republican Leader
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today expressed his thoughts following U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell's announcement of stepping down as Senate Republican leader in November.“Senator McConnell’s announcement that he will not seek Republican leadership in the next Congress is truly a ‘passing of the torch’ moment for the U.S. Senate," said Senator Graham. He continued, “Senator McConnell will be remembered as one of the most effective leaders in the history of the U.S. Senate."Graham highlighted McConnell's impact on the judiciary, stating,...
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Senator Lindsey Graham Votes No on National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced today his decision to vote no on the National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024. In a statement, Senator Graham expressed his concerns about the bill and the need for a comprehensive solution to the border crisis.Senator Graham criticized the process leading up to the vote, stating, "This whole process has been a complete debacle. While I support the House-passed border security bill, they were unable to get any Democratic votes in the House, making it impossible to pick up 11 Democrats...
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Senator Lindsey Graham Opposes National Security Supplemental Package Without Border Security Provisions
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has announced his opposition to the national security supplemental package in the Senate. In a statement, Senator Graham expressed his concerns about the lack of provisions for border security."I will be voting no on cloture on the national security supplemental package minus the border security provisions because I believe we have not done all we can to secure our southern border," Senator Graham stated.He also shared his ideas for improving the border provisions and emphasized the importance of securing America's own...
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Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans Investigate Rutgers University Center for Promoting Anti-Semitism and Terrorist Sympathizers
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Ranking Member U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, have launched an investigation into the financial support behind the Rutgers University Center for Security, Race and Rights. The Center has been sponsoring events featuring anti-Semitic speakers, individuals who justify violence against Israel, terrorist sympathizers, and advocates of domestic radicalism.In a letter, the Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans expressed their concerns about the Center's activities, stating, "The work of the Center, its promotion of terrorist...
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Senator Lindsey Graham Calls for Robust Debate on National Security Supplemental Text
Washington - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has called for a robust debate and amendment process on the Senate's national security supplemental text. In a statement released today, Senator Graham emphasized the importance of allowing the American people's voices to be heard regarding the Biden Border Disaster."Now that the Senate's national security supplemental text has been released, I look forward to the amendment process to try to improve the bill," Senator Graham stated. "Something this significant cannot be rushed and jammed through. It should be...
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Graham Presses AG Garland, Secretary Mayorkas for Answers Following Illegal Immigrants Violently Attacking Police Officers
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) is demanding answers from Attorney General Merrick Garland and DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding the recent violent attack on New York City Police Officers by a group of migrants who are in the country illegally.In a letter addressed to Garland and Mayorkas, Graham expressed his concern over the attack and asked what actions the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security plan to take in response. He stated, "I was saddened but not surprised to hear about the latest consequences of...
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Graham refuses to comment on inflation fears, wage decline
As inflation fears climb and wages decline, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) refused to comment when contacted by Palmetto State News.
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Graham 'pleased' with bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure bill
Sen. Lindsey Graham said in a recent social media post that he's pleased with the bipartisan infrastructure bill that he and other Washington lawmakers hammered out last week.
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Graham: Prosecute Capitol rioters to the ‘fullest extent of the law
Following the sad incident at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) calls for an investigation to identify those who mobbed the Capitol and wants them to be accountable.