Dear Friends,

Thank you for subscribing to my e-newsletter! I hope you had a safe and enjoyable July 4th holiday. There is plenty going on in South Carolina and Washington this summer and this newsletter is a great way for me to keep you up to speed on important issues and events. Please encourage your friends and family to subscribe so they can receive all the latest news and information too.

 

Veterans

 

As we approach the 60th anniversary of the armistice that ended fighting in the Korean War, we should all take the time to honor the veterans from the greatest generation who gave so much to preserve our way of life. 

 

Please join me on July 27 in Spartanburg or North Charleston in a special ceremony to honor these Korean War veterans with a pin and a certificate.  More information is available here, and veterans or families who have lost a loved one who served are asked to call my office and let us know you are coming.  You can call my office in Greenville (864-233-5366), Columbia (803-771-6112), or North Charleston (843-727-4525) to sign up.

 

 

(click above to watch) WYFF Reports on the

July 27th Event Honoring Korean War Veterans

 

Obamacare Promises Fall Short

Many of us have known that Obamacare was the wrong choice for America since the very beginning.  Simply put, this law is unworkable and harmful to the economy and to American families. 

I believe that all Americans deserve permanent relief from this onerous law.  This week I cosponsored legislation that would prohibit funding Obamacare. My colleagues and I also called for a permanent delay of Obamacare for all in this letter to the President, and I continue to work towards a better solution. 

Immigration Reform Must Secure Border First

There’s no question our immigration system is broken and needs to be fixed, beginning with securing our border before moving forward with other aspects of reform. Unfortunately, the legislation that recently passed the Senate does not take that necessary step.

I believe we can and should tackle immigration reform with targeted, responsible efforts that secure the border, enforce existing laws, and create a workable, efficient system for future immigrants. This process is a long way from the finish line and I am hopeful that we will arrive at a more focused final product that fixes our immigration challenges and finally addresses the realities along our border.

Responsible Budgeting Is the Only Way to Solve Fiscal Problems

Recently, we’ve seen lots of news about the effects of sequestration – mandatory budget cuts imposed because Congress and the President couldn’t agree on how to responsibly manage taxpayer dollars. Many of the most severe mandatory cuts have affected our men and women in uniform. These cuts have hit South Carolina, as military installations and employers who work in the defense industry are forced to cut jobs. Recently, the Secretary of Defense warned that further cuts to our military would have “severe and unacceptable effects.”

I did not support the sequester strategy because it is not an acceptable substitute for a responsible budget. There is plenty of waste in Washington – and plenty of ways to cut unnecessary spending. We should not place these cuts on the back of our military at a time when we need our troops to have the best equipment and training in the world. I will continue to fight for a responsible, balanced budget that ends out-of-control spending while ensuring we can maintain a world-class military.

Around South Carolina

In the past few weeks, I have visited Columbia, Horry, Jasper, Colleton, Hampton, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell,Savannah River Site, Edgefield, Saluda, and Lexington. 

 

     (Left to right: Celebration of Liberty in Columbia, talking with Wando High School student and author Joseph Landing, at the MOX Facility, with a group of South Carolina students participating in a mock Senate, visiting with a Greenville area Boy Scout Troop, and talking to the Gergick family in town from South Carolina)

 

It is my honor to serve South Carolina in the United States Senate. Please do not hesitate to contact my office to let me know your thoughts and concerns. I’m always happy to hear from you.

Sincerely,

Tim



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