Open Congress : News Articles for Sen. Tim Scott [R, SC]

Disgraced governor reclaims House seat

2013-05-16T01:00:00Z

...and later wrote a tell-all book about their relationship. Sanford, for a while, disappeared from political life. But then Rep. Tim Scott was appointed to replace retiring Sen. Jim DeMint, sparking a special election. Sanford jumped in the race, supporte

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Ex-SC Gov. Sanford reclaims House seat in comeback

2013-05-16T01:00:00Z

...later wrote a tell-all book about their relationship. Sanford, for a while, disappeared from political life. But then Rep. Tim Scott, R-S.C., was appointed to replace retiring Sen. Jim DeMint, sparking a special election. Sanford jumped in the race, sup

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Sanford returns to Congress, says hell focus on finances

2013-05-16T01:00:00Z

...primary. The three other Republican members Rep. Joe Wilson, Rep. Tom Rice and Rep. Trey Gowdy did not endorse. U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, who vacated the congressional seat to become a senator, endorsed Sanford in the final days of the race. During his spe

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Sanford returns to Congress, says hell focus on finances

2013-05-16T01:00:00Z

Mark Sanford sworn in -- a member of Congress again

2013-05-16T01:00:00Z

...The three other Republican members -- Rep. Joe Wilson, Rep. Tom Rice and Rep. Trey Gowdy -- did not endorse. U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, who vacated the congressional seat to become a senator, endorsed Sanford in the final days of the race as did Sen. Lindsey

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Ex-SC Gov. Sanford reclaims House seat in comeback

2013-05-16T01:00:00Z

...and later wrote a tell-all book about their relationship. Sanford, for a while, disappeared from political life. But then Rep. Tim Scott, R-S.C., was appointed to replace retiring Sen. Jim DeMint, sparking a special election. Sanford jumped in the race,

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Ex-SC Gov. Sanford reclaims House seat in comeback

2013-05-16T01:00:00Z

Ex-SC Gov. Sanford Sworn In to Congressional Seat

2013-05-16T01:00:00Z

Ex-SC Gov. Sanford reclaims House seat in comeback

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...admitted an affair with a woman in Argentina, which he initially covered up by saying he was hiking the Appalachian Trail. The seat became vacant when GOP Sen. Jim DeMint resigned last year and Republican Rep. Tim Scott was appointed to DeMint's seat...

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Ex-SC Gov. Sanford reclaims House seat in comeback

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...wrote a tell-all book about their relationship. Sanford, for a while, disappeared from political life. But then Rep. Tim Scott, R-S.C., was appointed to replace retiring Sen. Jim DeMint, sparking a special election. Sanford jumped in the race, supported

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The track of the (near) future

2013-05-12T01:00:00Z

...two rounds of catcalls. “You’re a tough crowd!” shouted famed wrestler Ric Flair who was introducing drivers. U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-North Charleston, and Jack Jones, Boeing’s general manager in South Carolina, were among special guests at the t

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A Tribute to America's 11 Million Single Mothers

2013-05-12T01:00:00Z

...struggled, but I learned a lot and I created my work ethics, and I think it's what really shaped me into what I am today." Senator Tim Scott, newly appointed to fill DeMint's senate seat, was also raised by a single mother. "I think back to my young day

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Capitol Quip: Welcome Back, Mark Sanford!

2013-05-12T01:00:00Z

...Mark Sanford, R-S.C., completed the latest leg of his comeback hike last week by winning a special election to replace now-Sen. Tim Scott. It’s a homecoming for Sanford, who served in the House from 1995 to 2001. His colleagues must be thrilled to hav

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Mark Sanford: 'Is This Fox News Or The National Enquirer?' (VIDEO)

2013-05-12T01:00:00Z

...in the special election for South Carolina's 1st District congressional seat. The seat opened in December when then-Rep. and current Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) was appointed by Gov. Nikki Haley (R) to replace departing Sen. Jim DeMint. Also on HuffPost:...

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US Sen. Tim Scott visiting Grand Strand, Pee Dee

2013-05-11T01:00:00Z

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U.S. Sen. Tim Scott speaks at Coastal Carolina University

2013-05-11T01:00:00Z

...— There was no booing Saturday for U.S. Sen. Tim Scott at Coastal Carolina University. There was no jeering. Except for less than half-a-dozen protesters on the street outside, there were few signs that nearly 600 students and faculty had petitioned a

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Mark Sanford Redeems Career, Heading to Congress

2013-05-11T01:00:00Z

...Sen. Jim DeMint resigned from his Senate seat late last year. Governor Nikki Haley then appointed the sitting congressman, Tim Scott, to fill DeMint's seat. "We put up a heck of a fight, didn't we?" Colbert Busch told a crowd of supporters at a hotel in

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Sides settle in Sanford trespassing case, court says

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

...Elizabeth Colbert Busch, the sister of satirist Stephen Colbert . They faced off Tuesday in a special election to replace Tim Scott , who was appointed to fill the U.S. Senate term of Jim DeMint , who resigned to lead the Heritage Foundation think tank.

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The Agenda: Deconstructing SC-1, Sanford hearing called off, Graham stockpiles for primary

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

...challenge from three potential challengers, two of whom haven't held political office before. Graham and junior Sen. Tim Scott disagreed in a vote (CRBJ) this week over tax changes that would make internet retailers pay the same sales taxes as brick-and

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Ex-SC Gov. Sanford back in political office

2013-05-08T01:00:00Z

...sister of political satirist Stephen Colbert, are to face off for the 1st Congressional District seat, that was vacated when Tim Scott was appointed to the U.S. Senate. Green Party candidate Eugene Platt also is on the ballot. ((AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhard

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