REP. CLYBURN OP-ED: “SC NEEDS TO ‘REPAIR A FAULT’ BY INVESTING MORE IN SC STATE UNIVERSITY”
This was originally published by The Post and Courier on April 23, 2024 I often quote Alexis de Tocqueville, the Frenchman who visited the United States in the 1830s and, in spite of some obvious imperfections in our system, opined, “The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in
RECONNECTING COMMUNITIES: STEVE BENJAMIN JOINS CLYBURN PODCAST APRIL EPISODE
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the newest edition of the Clyburn Chronicles podcast featuring Steve Benjamin, former mayor of Columbia, South Carolina, current Senior Advisor to the President, and Director of the Office of Public Engagement in the Biden Administration. Benjamin began by explaining the importance of the Office of
CLYBURN HAILS HOUSE PASSAGE OF FISCAL YEAR 2024 GOVERNMENT FUNDING PACKAGE, $233.2 MILLION FOR SC-06
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn hailed the House passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. This legislation includes $233,264,279 to fund community projects in the Sixth Congressional District of South Carolina, as well as additional funding for key priorities and other legislative items. The community project funding allocations were requested by local entities
CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN DELIVERS REMARKS AT CONVENING OF SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF TECHNICAL COLLEGE COMMISSIONERS
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) delivered remarks at a convening of the South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s continued contributions to the technical college system in South Carolina. Remarks as prepared for delivery are below. As Prepared for Delivery Thank you for having me here today.
CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN ANNOUNCES NEARLY $2 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR VOORHEES UNIVERSITY
Columbia, S.C. – Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced that South Carolina was awarded $1,965,332 in funding for Voorhees University, one of South Carolina’s eight HBCUs. Administered through the United States Department of Education’s Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Program (RPED), this funding will help students in rural communities transition from high school to
CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN HONORS SOUTH CAROLINA’S LARRY DOBY AT CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL CEREMONY
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) joined Congressional Leadership and other Members of Congress to participate in a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring the life and legacy of South Carolina son and Baseball Hall of Famer Larry Doby. Below are the Congressman’s remarks. Remarks as delivered “Mr. Speaker, Mr. Leader of the