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Senator Graham condemns rise in anti-Semitism at Senate Judiciary Committee
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, condemned the rise in anti-Semitism on college campuses during a committee hearing today. This follows the October 7 attack on Israel.
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Lawmakers introduce bill endorsing U.S.-Ukraine bilateral security agreement
U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut), alongside U.S. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pennsylvania-01), Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio-09), Joe Wilson (R-South Carolina-02), and Mike Quigley (D-Illinois-05), have introduced the Stand With Ukraine Act. This bill aims to endorse a ten-year bilateral security agreement between the United States and Ukraine, affirming the U.S.'s commitment to Ukraine's freedom and security.
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Senator Graham praises Norway's role as a NATO partner during Oslo visit
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) issued a statement following his recent visit to Norway, where he met with Norwegian Minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram and Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide in Oslo.
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Senator Graham discusses strategic alliances during visit to Finland
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) issued a statement today following his meetings with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen, and President Alexander Stubb in Finland.
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Graham and Blumenthal advocate increased support during visit to Ukraine
U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) issued a statement following their visit to Ukraine, where they met with U.S. and Ukrainian government officials, including President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Senator Lindsey Graham outlines three strategies for confronting Iran
Three Ways to Confront Iran
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Federal grant awarded for replacing I-95 bridges over Lake Marion
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) attended an award ceremony in Summerton, South Carolina, celebrating a $175 million federal grant to replace four bridges on I-95 over Lake Marion. This award is one of the largest federal discretionary grant awards ever received by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT).
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Graham and Whitehouse introduce bipartisan bill targeting international trade violations
U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island) have introduced legislation aimed at enhancing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) capacity to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes. The proposed bill, titled the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act, seeks to address violations of U.S. trade laws by foreign entities, particularly those linked to Chinese companies.
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Graham criticizes Biden-Harris administration's handling of Maduro regime
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today issued a statement regarding the recent elections in Venezuela and the regime of Nicolas Maduro.
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Senator Graham criticizes UN agency over alleged ties with terrorists
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) criticized the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) during a Senate Appropriations Committee markup, alleging ties between the agency and terrorist organizations operating in Gaza. According to intelligence and media reports, UNRWA employees were involved in the October 7 attack on Israel. Additionally, it is reported that Hamas and other terrorist groups use UNRWA offices and schools for storing weapons and as command centers.
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Graham introduces bill targeting nations buying Iranian oil
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) introduced legislation aimed at holding countries accountable for financially supporting Iran. During the Trump Administration, Iranian crude exports dropped to as low as 300,000 barrels per day. However, according to United Against Nuclear Iran, under the Biden Administration, Iran exported nearly 1.4 million barrels of oil daily in October 2023.
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Graham comments on Biden's decision not to seek reelection
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) issued a statement today regarding President Biden's decision not to seek reelection.
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Senate passes resolution designating July 17 as Glioblastoma Awareness Day
U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Kyrsten Sinema (I-Arizona), Mark Kelly (D-Arizona), and John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) have announced the passage of a Senate Resolution designating July 17, 2024, as Glioblastoma Awareness Day.
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WSJ editorial questions delayed report on Iran's nuclear program
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Graham criticizes ODNI for not reporting on Iran nuclear threat
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced his intention to work with colleagues to condition funding for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) in the next appropriations bill and put a hold on all ODNI-affiliated nominations. This action is in response to ODNI's failure to submit multiple assessments of Iran’s nuclear capabilities to Congress, as mandated by law.
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South Carolina GOP raises concerns over NOAA's whale protection rule
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and U.S. Representative Russell Fry (R-South Carolina-07) have led the South Carolina Republican congressional delegation in addressing concerns to the Biden Administration regarding the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) proposed changes to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule.
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South Carolina secures $45 million from federal Tech Hubs Program
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today applauded the announcement that South Carolina will receive $45 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA)’s Tech Hubs Program. Graham led the entire South Carolina delegation in writing a letter of support for the funding request. The official request was submitted by the South Carolina Department of Commerce.
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Senator Graham comments on Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued a statement today regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Trump v. United States.
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Graham comments on Supreme Court overturning Chevron doctrine
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today issued a statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo.
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Lawmakers push for vote on transferring illicit Russian assets act
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Joe Manchin (I-West Virginia), along with U.S. Representatives Brendan Boyle (D-Pennsylvania), Bill Keating (D-Massachusetts), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pennsylvania), have called on Congressional leaders to bring the Transferring Illicit Assets to Ukraine Act to the Senate and House floors.