| Dear fellow South Carolinians,
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Tax Reform Last Wednesday in the Senate Finance Committee, we had a discussion on the benefits of tax reform for American families, small businesses, and communities in need. Our goals on tax reform were many: spur economic growth, restore American competitiveness, create jobs, and put upwards pressure on wages. All of these hopes have become realized through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which featured many important provisions like the doubling of the Child Tax Credit and the Investing in Opportunity Act. Tax reform continues to work for the American people! And we are just getting started. You can watch my entire statement here. Statement on Mike Pompeo Confirmation Last week, I voted to confirm Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State. We need a Secretary of State with a strong, clear vision for the United States and our role in the world. During his time in Congress and as CIA Director, Mike Pompeo has shown he is the man for this job. With several critical diplomatic issues currently moving forward, from Iran to North Korea, I am confident that Mike will provide the best possible counsel and direction for the President. Around the State Last Thursday, my office in Columbia hosted a Workforce Matchmaking panel connecting our state’s amazing HBCUs and the business community - building relationships helping to power our future economy and workforce development. We had over 15 S.C. businesses represented, including Boeing, Nephron Pharmaceuticals, Colonial Life, Red Ventures & Sonoco. It was a productive event that I hope inspired mutually beneficial connections between our state’s institutions and businesses! Sincerely,
Tim | 