Clyburn Statement on FY2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act
Washington, D.C. – U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC) released the following statement today: “I was pleased to support the FY2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act, which is a clear rejection of the draconian Trump budget. It makes robust investments in our communities, our country and our children’s futures. While this bill is far
Clyburn Launches Petition To Force Vote On Closing The Charleston Loophole
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. James E. Clyburn (SC-06), launched a discharge petition that would force a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on the Background Check Completion Act. This bill closes the so-called “Charleston Loophole,” which simply requires all background checks be completed and approved prior to the sale of a firearm. While the vast majority of
Congressman Clyburn To Serve As Black History Month Speaker In Hopkins, SC
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — Congressman James E. Clyburn will serve as the 2018 Black History Month speaker at New Light Beulah Baptist Church in Hopkins, S.C. on Sunday, February 11, 2018. The church’s morning worship service will be held at 10:00 am. WHO: U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn WHAT: Black History Month Speech WHEN: Sunday,
Congressman Clyburn to Moderate Forum on the Life of Benjamin F. Payton at South Carolina State University
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — Congressman James E. Clyburn will moderate a forum on the life of Benjamin F. Payton, former President of Benedict College and Tuskegee University. The forum will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the Barbra A. Vaughan Fine Arts Center at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg,
Congressman Clyburn to Participate in Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Dorchester Reach of the Lake Marion Regional Water System
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Congressman Clyburn will participate in the groundbreaking ceremony of the Dorchester Reach of the Lake Marion Regional Water System. He will be joined by officials from the Lake Marion Regional Water Agency, Dorchester County, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Santee Cooper. The program will be held on Monday, February 12th
Clyburn Floor Statement On Keeping Government Open And Premanently Funding CHIP
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC) delivered the following statement today (as prepared for delivery): “Mr. Speaker, Republicans control the House, the Senate and the White House. The responsibility to govern rests squarely on their shoulders. Democrats stand ready to keep government open, but neither Speaker Ryan nor Leader