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Details: By Tony Perkins's Washington Update; Published: 02 October 2018

The U.S. Supreme Court kicked off its fall term this morning, but most eyes were on the empty seat. Heading into a packed season of cases, the biggest question isn't how the justices will handle their cases, but who will be with them when they do?

Senate Democrats are willing to do anything to keep the Court from returning to its constitutional moorings -- including setting fire to an innocent man's reputation. In less than two weeks, they turned Brett Kavanaugh's lifetime of service and legal accomplishment into a smoldering pile of ash -- using a 36-year-old sexual assault claim that not a single person can substantiate. Rachel Mitchell, the special prosecutor at the Senate hearing, looked at all of the evidence from last week's testimony and concluded that the "he said, she said" accusations from 1982 would normally be "incredibly difficult to prove." But, she went on, "this case is even weaker than that."

Details: By US Rep. Jeff Duncan's Office; Published: 02 October 2018

Laurens, S.C. – Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03) praised the Trump administration for the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA):

“President Trump successfully negotiated a new trade deal with both Mexico and Canada. The deal eliminates Canada's protectionist dairy tariffs, requires wage increases for Mexican autoworkers to prevent American jobs from being sent across the border, and includes a host of other updates and reforms that will benefit the United States. This is a huge win for the American worker – another promise made and another promise kept. I applaud President Trump and his team for keeping America first, and I look forward to reviewing the final language.”

Office of the United States Trade Representative: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement

Details: By SC Treasurer's Office; Published: 01 October 2018

Winners Receive Game Tickets, Signed Memorabilia and $529 in College Savings

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 1, 2018) – South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis wants to remind Clemson and Carolina football fans that they still have time to submit photos of their “future scholars” as part of the second annual Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes. But the photo contest ends next Thursday evening.

Details: By Greenville Tea Party; Published: 01 October 2018

Brandon P. Brown, Democrat nominee, Guy Furay, American Party nominee and William Timmons, Republican nominee.

The Greenville TEA Party is pleased to announce that we are hosting the 4th Congressional District General Election Candidate’s Forum between the Republican, Democrat and American Party candidates. We have once again partnered with the South Carolina Broadcasting Association’s #1 “Station of the Year,” 106.3 WORD News Radio. Award winning talk show hosts Tara Servatius and Bob McLain will serve as the moderators and the forum will be carried live on 106.3 WORD News Radio as well as being live streamed on FB with the Greenville TEA Party and 106.3 WORD Radio.

Details: By SC Policy Council; Published: 01 October 2018

Lawmakers left one major question unanswered when they left Columbia earlier this year: How will the South Carolinian’s state income tax be calculated next year? The General Assembly will address this when they come back next week. Here’s what you need to know.

What is tax conformity?

In South Carolina, state taxable income mirrors the federal taxable income (for the most part). However, this doesn’t happen automatically. Every year, lawmakers pass legislation officially adopting the federal tax code in order to ensure that the federal adjusted gross income and the state adjusted gross income are identical (except for certain provisions the state tax code opts out of).

Details: By US Rep. Jeff Duncan Office; Published: 01 October 2018

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03) praised the passage of the Tax Reform 2.0 bill in the House of Representatives:

“Our economy has been on fire since the passage of historic tax cuts last year, and it’s just getting started. Americans have been seeing more money in their pockets, bonuses, improved benefits, and enhanced retirement packages as companies have more flexibility to invest in their employees. We have seen companies bring back wealth from overseas, create jobs, and invest in employees like never before.

Details: By Christian Newswire; Published: 01 October 2018

MADISON, Wis. -- At the USA Olympic Committee's Team USA website, they have a story about USA Olympic hockey gold medalist Meghan Duggan 'marrying' Gillian Apps, who played hockey for Team Canada.

Duggan was captain for Team USA at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang. The U.S. women's team defeated Canada to win its second gold medal ever.