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Graham Speaks on Senate Floor about Judicial Nominations

By Palmetto State News Report | May 27, 2023

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke on the Senate floor regarding judicial nominations.

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Sen. Scott Statement on the Passing of Tim Keller

By Palmetto State News Report | May 27, 2023

Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the following statement on the passing of pastor and theologian Tim Keller.

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Xerxes establishing first South Carolina operations in Richland County

By Palmetto State News Report | May 27, 2023

Xerxes, a subsidiary of Shawcor Ltd., On May 17, 2023, announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operations in Richland County

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Ranking Member Scott Underscores Failure of Federal Regulators To Do Their Job, Protect the Financial System

By Palmetto State News Report | May 26, 2023

At May 18 hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.) held financial regulators accountable for supervisory failures that contributed to the failures of Silicon Valley and Signature Banks.

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May 23: Congressional Record publishes “FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” in the Senate section

By Palmetto State News | May 25, 2023

“FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S1759-S1772 on May 23

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How many Under 25-year-olds died in South Carolina during week ending May 6?

By Palmetto State News | May 25, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 11 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending May 6.

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Senate Judiciary GOP to Durbin: Refocus Committee’s Efforts on Border Crisis, Fentanyl Epidemic Instead of Partisan Attacks on Conservative SCOTUS Justices

By Palmetto State News Report | May 25, 2023

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led a letter signed by every Republican on the committee highlighting the partisan nature of committee Democrats’ campaign to destroy the reputation of conservative Supreme Court Justices.

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Sen. Scott Celebrates National Police Week, Resolution Passes Senate

By Palmetto State News Report | May 25, 2023

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined 78 of his Senate colleagues in championing a resolution declaring May 14th - May 20th National Police Week, which passed the Senate this week.

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Gov. Henry McMaster Calls General Assembly Back for Extra Session

By Palmetto State News Report | May 25, 2023

Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2023-13 to reconvene the General Assembly for an extra legislative session to take up enhanced penalties for illegal gun possession, bond reform, the General Appropriations Act, the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act, and other matters of public importance beginning Tuesday, May 16 at 12:00 PM

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269 people age 85 and older in South Carolina are estimated to have died during week ending May 6

By Palmetto State News | May 24, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 269 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 6.

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Scott, Colleagues Stand With Israel, Passes Resolution Recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month

By Palmetto State News Report | May 24, 2023

U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) championed a resolution recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month, which celebrates the many contributions of Jewish Americans to the United States.

Graham Statement on the Nomination Process

By Palmetto State News Report | May 24, 2023

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member, today made this statement on the resignation of U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Rachael Rollins and the nomination of Michael Delaney for the First Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Attorney General Alan Wilson sues Avid Telecom over illegal robocalls

By Palmetto State News Report | May 24, 2023

Attorney General Alan Wilson today sued a telecommunications company and its owner and vice president for allegedly being responsible for billions of illegal robocalls

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CDC estimates 253 people in 75-84 age group in South Carolina died during week ending May 6

By Palmetto State News | May 23, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 253 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 6.

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Senate Judiciary Republicans Urge Durbin To Hold Hearing On Durham Report

By Palmetto State News Report | May 23, 2023

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led a letter signed by every Republican on the committee urging Chair Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) to hold a hearing on the Durham Report.

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Scott Demands Accountability From Executives of Failed Banks, Slams Rampant Mismanagement

By Palmetto State News Report | May 23, 2023

At May 16 U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing with the executives of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.) outlined rampant mismanagement at the two failed banks and demanded answers and accountability while assuring Americans that our banking system is strong and resilient.

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Chester County Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges

By Palmetto State News Report | May 23, 2023

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of John Edward Prigmore, 43, of Fort Lawn, S.C., on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors

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CDC predicts 203 people in 65-74 age group in South Carolina died during week ending May 6

By Palmetto State News | May 22, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 203 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 6.

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Chester Man Arrested on Criminal Solicitation of a Minor and Related Charges

By Palmetto State News Report | May 22, 2023

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Terry Lee Burgess II, 41, of Chester, S.C., on two charges connected to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the West Columbia Police Department made the arrest

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Graham: Attorney General Garland and FBI Director Wray Should Pick Up the Phone and Apologize to Those Whose Lives Were Ruined by Wrongdoing Detailed in Durham Report

By Palmetto State News Report | May 22, 2023

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today made these statements during an interview with Fox News’ Bill Hemmer.