South Carolina
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Recent Congressional Votes Senate: STOCK Act House: Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act House: Pro-Growth Budgeting Act of 2011 House: Baseline Reform Act of 2011 House: FAA Modernization and Reform Act Upcoming Congressional Bills Senate: FAA Modernization and R...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Mon 11:07 a.m.
Yes, our governor is a crybaby. Plenty of her colleagues will tell you that. And yes, she is spoiled. Her inner circle is to thank for that. Finally, Nikki Haley is uneducated on unions, their impact in the state of South Carolina and their benefits to the people who belong to them. But I don't expect an opportunist such as Haley to get it. I do, however, expect union members to. In 2010, un...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Mon 10:28 a.m. - 16 clicks 
Congress has returned to Washington and we need your help to urge them not to cut payments for hospital services. Before the end of 2011, the House and Senate passed a two-month extension of the current Medicare physician payment rates. Their action prevented a 27.4 percent ...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Mon 9:28 a.m.
Agenda Regular Meeting Georgetown County Board of Elections and Registration 303 N. Hazard Street Georgetown, South Carolina February 08, 2012 5:30 PM Notices of this meeting have been made in accordance with 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina Freedom of Information Act . Call to Order ...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Mon 9:00 a.m. - 17 clicks
I think the Sun News ought to stick to trying to report the news and keep their naive opinions to themselves , especially when it comes to the Georgetown port . In a Saturday editorial, they expressed a view already examined and with a realization the outcome wasn't possible. Well, perhaps it’s time for Georgetown to put its money where its mouth has been. Gregory certainly hasn’t been the o...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Sat 3:27 p.m. - 10 clicks
One of South Carolina’s largest economic engines, the Port of Charleston, is threatened by an anti-union bill (H-4652) making its way thought the state legislature. Sponsored by Rep. Bill Sandifer (R-Oconee), it would require unions to disclose every single financial transaction, publicize membership lists, and raises fines for violations of the state’s Right to Work Act from $1...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Sat 3:27 p.m. - 13 clicks
Today, the House passed legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration that includes anti-worker, anti-union provisions inserted at the last minute. See how your Representative voted. The provisions in question, which include voter suppression tactics and allowances for wholesale decertification of unions, would be devastating to workers’ rights and labo...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Fri 2:23 p.m.
Nearly 3.6 million people with Medicare saved $2.1 billion on their prescription drugs in 2011 thanks to the Affordable Care Act according to data issued today by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Savings for people with Medicare will increase over time. According to a new report issued today from HHS, the average person with Medicare will save nearly $4,200 by 2021 because of t...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Thu 1:45 p.m.
The rights of our brothers and sisters who work at airlines and railroads are in jeopardy. More than 75 years ago, Democrats and Republicans worked together to craft the Railway Labor Act to resolve labor disputes in the airline and railroad industries. Under the Act, the National Mediation Board administers union representation elections in the industry. Until today. Radical anti-union me...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Thu 1:45 p.m.
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The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Thu 1:45 p.m.
Now that the Republican presidential carnival has moved out of our state, we can focus on exactly why Nikki Haley was so enthused over Mitt Romney. It's all about the Benjamins . South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, a key supporter of Mitt Romney, received $62,500 in campaign contributions since 2008 from state and federal political committees set up by supporters of Mitt Romney, records show....
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Wed 9:01 a.m. - 15 clicks
Quite depressing to hear a supposed Democrat running for Congress regurgitate Republican talking points that have been proven wrong. Here's the truth. oecd201106 (function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Tue 7:05 p.m.
If there wasn't anything else more important in this state, it would be fitting for Republicans to waste more time on the repeatedly failed push for taxpayer-funded school vouchers for private schools in South Carolina. And now Dick Armey's FreedomWorks is jumping right into the debacle - along with Republican yawn Jim DeMint. The recently introduced choice bill, H. 4576, proposes simple sol...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Tue 6:04 p.m. - 17 clicks
Please sign the petition calling for an investigation of James O'Keefe for committing voter fraud in New Hampshire . James O'Keefe, the right-wing prankster who became famous for a doctored video that led to the downfall of ACORN, recently coordinated a stunt to obtain ballots in the New Hampshire primary using the names of dead people. His goal was to prove that strict voter ID laws are n...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Tue 1:47 p.m.
Why does our lame governor obsess over unions ? Is she that focused on political maneuvering for bigger and better things not including South Carolina? COLUMBIA — South Carolina Republican lawmakers say they want to get even tougher on unions to keep them out of the state. Gov. Nikki Haley says the state’s anti-union status is her best tool in recruiting businesses to South Carolina. T...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Tue 1:27 p.m. - 12 clicks
Thanks to all of you who participated in Precinct Reorganization last Saturday, January 28. Some precincts requested their precinct list from Vote Builder in order to start phone banking now. Many thanks to those for volunteering and I do hope that many of you will follow their lead. We can't start too soon preparing for November's election. ...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Tue 12:40 p.m. - 14 clicks
Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Debt limit disapproval House: Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act Upcoming Congressional Bills Senate: Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act of 2012 House: Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011 House: Pro-Growth Budgeting Act of 2011 House: Baseline Reform Ac...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Jan 30
Can you afford a $520-an-hour attorney? No? Well, South Carolina's excuse for an attorney general says you can . S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson has more than five dozen staff attorneys to handle the state's legal affairs, but Wilson hired a former U.S. solicitor general to litigate the voter ID case at a rate of $520 an hour, a contract obtained last week reveals. The law would requir...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Jan 29 - 2 clicks
We Succeeded in Stalling H. 3408 This morning, the Senate Medical Affairs Subcommittee held H. 3408, the Refusal of Care Act, in subcommitte, delaying passage of this bill for a 3rd time! We have successfully pushed back against this intrusive and potentially detrimental legislation. This morning, 40 advocates filled the committee room and listened while 2 labor attorneys (one represe...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Jan 27
Recent Congressional Votes House: Debt limit disapproval Editor's Note: President Obama is scheduled to deliver the State of the Union address on Tuesday, January 24 at 9 pm EST. Recent House Votes Debt limit disapproval - Vote Passed (239-176, 2 Present, 16 Not Voting) The House voted to block a $1.2 trillion increase in the $15.2 trillion...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Jan 23
South Carolina's governor could possibly be seen today licking her wounds. Not only did state Republicans vote against her presidential candidate of choice, she couldn't even deliver her county to Mitt Romney. But as the Republican carnival pulls out of the state and heads down Interstate 95, the real question is whether people are fed up with corporations dictating to people. Let's look at ...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Jan 23
I am so proud of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Here at EMILY's List, we've been proud of Gabby for a long time. Proud of her when she ran, as such a young woman, for the state legislature in Arizona. Proud of her when she ran for congress -- every time. Proud of her during her last election, when she talked about her positions on things like health care and border security, and was re-electe...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Jan 22
Details of 2012 Republican Primary Debate Sand Sculpture Demolition MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The Democratic Women of Horry County are excited to announce they have secured the rights to demolish the Republican Primary Debate Sand Sculpture, a visible and much talked about feature of the 2012 debate hosted by the South Carolina GOP and televised by Fox News. Built by Team Sandtastic of S...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Jan 22
It's a long-held political tradition for presidential candidates to release their tax returns. This week, the drumbeat for Mitt Romney to release his returns has steadily grown louder. First, he said he wouldn't release them. Then he said he would -- after this year's tax season. And when asked at Thursday's debate if he'd follow precedent and release more than one year's worth, the best answe...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Jan 21
It seems local businessman and "known Republican" Tim Tilley is being groomed for a political office of some sorts. House Seat 108? Seventh District? Georgetown County Council? It's funny a businessman not known for his political actions has now been building a political resume faster than he's helped in getting the Georgetown port dredged. Stay tuned. ...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Jan 21
