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Johnson: Tax Dollars 'Will Never Be Used to Pay for Abortion. Period. Full Stop. End of Sentence.'
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- By Suzanne Bowdey - The Washington Stand
They’ve only been in session a week, but it’s already been a rocky new year for Republican leaders. Despite a big win on appropriations that brings Congress one step closer to avoiding a government shutdown, virtually everything has been overshadowed by the stormy clouds of the health care debate. First, President Trump dropped an atomic bomb on his party with his sudden “flexibility” on taxpayer-funded abortion. Then, 17 members of House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) majority decided to become the first Republicans ever to vote for the expensive failure known as Obamacare. But as the speaker knows better than anyone: since when has the GOP made anything easy?
Compromise Reached, But Public Trust Remains Unsettled After County Administrator Vote
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- By James Spurck, Publisher
The Contract Is Signed. Trust Is Not.
After multiple meetings and two separate votes, one issue is dominating Greenville County’s political conversation: the County Administrator’s employment contract.
Recently, Greenville County Council finalized an 18-month contract extension for County Administrator Joe Kernell. It was a decision that has left many county citizens frustrated, skeptical, and questioning whether the new council elected in 2024 is delivering the change voters expected.
With the contract signed, the public’s mistrust of the County Administrator is now spilling over onto the new council members.
It appears that inside the council chambers, however, the decision was not as simple as “renew or remove.” What emerged was a compromise — one that supporters say creates stability and a path forward, while critics argue it perpetuates a status quo the public no longer trusts.
Speaker Speaks at First Monday
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- By Terry M. Thacker
Murrell Smith, Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives, addressed the First Monday Club this past Monday. First Monday is a Republican group that hosts political and governmental speakers at their monthly luncheons.
Smith was there to inform the attendees about what to expect in the legislative session that is about to begin.
“I believe South Carolina is moving in the right direction under the leadership of Governor (Henry) McMaster and Lieutenant Governor (Pam) Evette. What they have done has really set South Carolina apart,” said Smith.
Evette was in attendance at Monday's luncheon, as was former speaker and former ambassador to Canada David Wilkins.
Congress Votes to Deregulate Showerheads While HHS Implements New Nutrition Guidelines
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- By Eagle Forum
Getting Cleaner Inside & Out
What do showerheads and food pyramids have in common? Both have been hot topics of conversation this week in Washington, D.C., and both are about getting cleaner — and leaner! The federal government has been put on a diet. For the last year, the Trump administration has shrunk the size and scope of the bloated bureaucracy. President Donald Trump promised on his campaign trail to scrap ten regulations for every one that he proposed. Not only did he keep that promise, but the Administration also exceeded his goal. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently reported that the Trump administration eliminated 646 regulations while implementing only 5 new regulations (a 129-to-1 ratio). In doing so, the federal government has saved $211.8 billion, resulting in $600 savings per American.
Greenville County Council in 2026
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- By Benton Blount - Chairman of Greenville County Council
As we move further into the new year, County Council will be taking an important step to make sure we’re aligned, prepared, and focused on the work ahead. In February, we will be scheduling a Council planning retreat.
A planning retreat gives Council the opportunity to step back from the regular meeting cadence and look at the bigger picture. It’s a time to review how we operate, update any internal rules that may need adjusting, and make sure our processes are still serving both the public and the Council effectively.
Speaker Johnson’s Moment, Call the Recess or Admit Defeat
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- By Amuse on X
The Republican Party controls the House. It nominally controls the Senate. It controls the White House. That control was not delivered by a technical or marginal win. It was delivered by a popular vote victory, carried across every swing state, and anchored in an unmistakable electoral mandate in November 2024. Yet among America First voters, among the core Trump base that delivered that mandate, Congress is viewed not as an ally but as an obstacle. This is not an impression formed by hostile media framing. It is a rational judgment formed by observation. Little of consequence has moved. Signature promises stall. Nominees languish. Executive agencies drift under acting leadership. Judgeships remain vacant. The base sees motion without progress and concludes that the legislative branch is wasting time.
Dianne Mitchell for SC State House
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