Birthday Party & Fundraiser

You are cordially invited to celebrate the Birthday of Congressman Tim Scott with special guests United States Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy and United States Congressmen Joe Wilson, Jeff Duncan, Trey Gowdy and Mick Mulvaney.

This event is being held Monday, September 19, 2011 with a Host and Sponsor Photo Line at 6:00 p.m.  Contact Drea Byars to host or sponsor: dreabyars67@gmail.com 803.413.5951.

The  General Reception begins at 6:30 p.m., $100 per person-$150 per couple at Founders Hall on the grounds of beautiful Charles Towne Landing, 1500 Old Towne Road, Charleston, South Carolina.

To RSVP please contact: Drea Byars, dreabyars67@gmail.com 803.413.5951

 

AMN Radio Interview

Congressman Tim Scott discusses tonight’s FIRST IN THE SOUTH Presidential Town Hall with Michele Bachmann and other topics on AMN Radio.

AMN Radio is a nationally syndicated radio network with hosts John McCaslin and Dana Mills. AMN Radio is a subsidiary of the Washington Times. www.washingtontimes.com

(Audio)AMN Radio Interview

 

Hurricane Season Resources Stay Alert and Be Prepared

Dear Friends,

Like you, I am watching the developments of Hurricane Irene and praying that it does not approach the coast at all.

Even with the uncertainty, Hurricane Irene should remind us to have a plan ready just in case.  As public officials, we have many resources to share with you but we need your help to make sure you, your family and friends are safe should we be affected by this or any other storm.

We assembled a number of resources on one list for you.  Please use it and share with those who may not be included in this distribution.

An excellent resource for this information is:   http://www.ready.gov/

You can also contact your county’s Emergency Management Department:

Berkeley:  http://gis.berkeleycountysc.gov/hurricane/

Charleston:  http://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/EPD/emergency/index.htm.

Dorchester:  http://www.dorchestercounty.net/index.aspx?page=568

Georgetown:  http://www.georgetowncountysc.org/emergencyprep/default.html

Horry:  http://www.horrycounty.org/depts/humanserv/epd/index.asp

Finally, it’s very important to stay informed.  In addition to local radio and television, you can get the latest updates on tropical weather at:  http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/index.shtml.

 

Tim Scott Statement Regarding the Debt Ceiling Debate

Dear Supporters,

I want to thank you for the honor of serving you in Congress.

I believe that the American people made a statement on November 2nd of last year. That statement was quite simply… “enough already.” The American people sent this freshman class to Washington to fight for the American dream that they wish to preserve for their children and grandchildren.

They spoke loud and clear telling us to Cut and to Cap spending.  And since, as history has taught us, Washington is clearly incapable of reining in spending on its own, we need to mandate it with a Balanced Budget Amendment.

This is exactly what I am fighting for. In order for me to support Speaker Boehner’s bill, I need to have assurances that we will mandate spending limits with a Balanced Budget Amendment.

Of course, this bill is still far from perfect because Republicans control only the House. It doesn’t cut spending enough, but it cuts spending and it establishes that debt-ceiling increases must be accompanied by equal spending cuts.

It has NO tax increases included. You have heard me say time and again that we can not ask business owners to pay higher taxes and hire more Americans. They can not do both!

This is but one battle of many more to come. We must continue to drastically cut spending and limit the size and scope of our government. We must grow our economy by lowering taxes on business owners and fighting back government over reach, regulation and bureaucracy so that Americans can back to work.

Thank you for your support. It is an honor to serve you!

Tim Scott

Legislation Introduced to Block NLRB from Dictating Location of Jobs in U.S.

from FedSmith.com
By Ian Smith

Rep. Tim Scott (R-SC) has introduced legislation that would prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from dictating where a private business can and cannot locate jobs in the United States. The legislation comes in response to the NLRB filing a complaint against Boeing for attempting to transfer one of its plants from Washington to South Carolina, a right to work state.

Full story


North Carolina State GOP Convention Speech

Rep. Scott recently spoke at the North Carolina GOP State Convention in Wilmington, NC.  He spoke about current issues facing all constituents and how voters must remain committed.

Rep. Scott says he asked president to intervene in Boeing dispute

Reprint From:  MYRTLE BEACH SUN NEWS
Robert Behre; June 2, 2011

U.S. Rep. Tim Scott said he asked President Obama on Wednesday about intervening in the National Labor Relations Board’s current dispute with the way Boeing Co. decided to build a new plant in the Lowcountry.

Scott was among dozens of Republican congressional leaders who met with Obama to discuss the nation’s debt ceiling and efforts to revive its economy.

As their meeting broke up, Scott got a chance for a brief exchange with the president.

“I suggested to him that if he’s interested in growing our fragile economy, one of the first things we do to get that accomplished is to get the NLRB out of the way of the private sector and not to meddle in right-to-work states like South Carolina,” Scott said.

“His response was ultimately this has become a legal issue, and ultimately, it’s challenging for him to weigh in,” Scott said.

The NLRB recently filed suit against the aerospace giant, saying its decision to build its new 787 aircraft line at Charleston International Airport was an illegal form of retaliation against the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers in Washington state for past strikes.

The board’s decision has been criticized widely among S.C. political leaders.

Scott did not seem entirely satisfied with Obama’s answer. “My thought process is: This is not dodgeball,” he said. “Ultimately, he makes the appointments. … I think he could send a loud and clear message if he were to terminate some of the folks who are under his purview.”

Boeing plans to contest the allegations and has said it picked South Carolina based on several factors, including a desire to offset the impact of future strikes at its highly unionized manufacturing hub near Seattle.

The NLRB is seeking a court order requiring Boeing to maintain the secondary 787 assembly line in the Pacific Northwest – an order that could halt the company’s plans to build in North Charleston.

Scott was among top House Republicans who pressed Obama on Wednesday for more leadership and a detailed plan on budget cuts.

White House press secretary Jay Carney said the meeting was productive despite the absence of any signs of progress. He also made clear that Obama has no intention of letting up on his assertions that Rep. Paul Ryan’s plan to send future Medicare recipients into the private insurance marketplace will “end Medicare as we know it.”

The White House session came as the GOP sought to build pressure on Obama for trillions in spending cuts in exchange for any increase in the government’s ability to borrow.

Scott said Obama has heard of the Boeing-NLRB issue before. Last month, Charleston Mayor Joe Riley said he had been in contact with the administration to voice his displeasure about the lawsuit.

“I feel like it registered on his radar, and that’s important,” Scott said of the president. “The bottom line is we have to challenge all things and all people who stand in the way of what we believe is the best path to prosperity, which is the free market, the private sector. The NLRB is doing just that. I wanted to convey that point to him, and I think he got it.”

South Carolina Representatives Introduce the Job Protection Act

Reprint from:  FedSmith.com
Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Rep. Tim Scott (R-SC) has introduced The Job Protection Act to underscore current protection of state laws in the National Labor Relations Act. Initiated with his South Carolina colleagues, Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC), this legislation will prevent the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from moving forward with their case against Boeing or attempting similar action against other companies.

The Job Protection Act explicitly clarifies that the NLRB cannot order an employer to relocate jobs from one location to another, guarantees an employer the right to decide where to do business within the United States, and protects an employer’s free speech regarding the costs associated with having a unionized workforce without fear of such communication being used as evidence in an anti-union discrimination claim.

In explaining the need for this measure, Scott said, “The NLRB’s action represents an unprecedented attack on our free enterprise system and it ignores 45 years of NLRB and Supreme Court precedent, which holds that an employer has a legitimate and permissible interest in preventing future work stoppages.”

Rep. Wilson expressed his support for the bill saying “I am honored to join my colleagues in introducing the Job Protection Act. The bill clarifies existing federal law and will prevent the NLRB and like-minded organizations from operating in a similar manner. Manufacturing employers operate in South Carolina due to the welcoming climate provided by the right-to-work laws. Businesses have a right to contract where to work in the best interest of their shareholders and workers. The NLRB complaint is a threat to all right-to-work states, not just South Carolina. Bullying by special interests and unions will not be tolerated in South Carolina. This legislation makes sure of it.”

A similar bill known as the Job Protection Act (S. 694) was recently introduced in the Senate by Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Jim DeMint (R-SC).

Tri-County Autism Puzzle Place Academy

Please join Rep. Tim Scott at the Tri-County Autism Puzzle Place Academy (TCAPPA)  Awareness Meeting Monday, June 6 at 6:00 p.m.

The goal of the TCAPPA is to provide an environment that will facilitate hands on training for high functioning individuals with autism, ages 11-21.  Adults with autism hold fewer jobs, work fewer hours, and earn less wages than people with other disabilities.  The TCAPPA is helping autistic children help themselves.

This important event will be held at the Holiday Inn, 5264 International Boulevard in North Charleston, SC.

Contacts:
Jack Goude
jackgoude@tcappa.org

Linda Palumbo
lindapalumbo@tcappa.org
(843) 670-5320

Tim Scott Speaks at The SC State GOP Convention

Rep. Tim Scott speaks at the 2011 South Carolina Republican Party Delegation Convention in Columbia, SC. The event was held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

Scott spoke about the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)’s complaint against Boeing, our Constitutional rights and other relevant issues.

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