Prudence Called for in Time of Crisis

As an elected representative in the South Carolina House, I am please to learn that the SLED review of Gov. Sanford’s finances has not discovered evidence that he misused public funds during his various personal trips.

I have been reluctant to join in the chorus demanding Gov. Sanford's resignation. Please note that my reluctance should not be taken as an approval of his personal actions.

Journal

Fri, 02/27/2009 - 13:27 — Tommy

Week Ending 20 June 2009 - The General Assembly was called back into Session last Tuesday to consider ten bills that were vetoed by Gov. Sanford. These bills included payday lending restrictions, oversight of the Charleston port, procurement laws that favor South Carolina businesses and products, and sexual predator laws among others. All vetoes were overridden which came as no surprise given the current relationship between the Executive and Legislative branches. For more detail please refer to the House Journal at www.scstatehouse.gov/sess118_2009-2010/hj09/20090616.htm

Week Ending 20 June 2009

The following are bills that I sponsored or co-sponsored this week -

H4146 - Jail Fees - This bill would allow local governments the option to charge prisoners for their room and board while in jail.

You may read each bill in its entirety at www.scstatehouse.gov

The Budget

To see the budget (past and present) please visit www.scstatehouse.gov/html-pages/budget.htm

The Forgotten Debt

A few days ago, the North Carolina Legislature had to pass emergency legislation to bailout their state’s health insurance plan for employees and retirees. The cost to North Carolina taxpayers will approach $700 million over the next two years, an amount that is hauntingly familiar to South Carolinians who are familiar with our own budget crisis. "We don't really know yet what caused the health plan to suffer the unprecedented losses," said Rep. John Blust, R-Guilford, who wanted responsibility for overseeing the health plan taken away from the Legislature and given to the Governor.

Tea Party - Friday 17 April 2009

Thank you for coming out to the 2nd Greenville Tea Party hosted by the Upstate Young Republicans. To hear and see my comments please visit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OnBsb9rcyo

The main point of my speech was paraphrased from a quote by George Orwell - "In an age of universal deceit, telling the truth is an act of revolution."

Death Should Never Be A Choice

Please click the link below to view my thank you to the House for their prayers during my son's illness -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B71KvxBd0lM