Senate Passes Call for Constitutional Convention
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The bill urges Congress to take action on illegal immigration.
After two days of debate, the South Carolina Senate
adopted and approved legislation (S. 856) requesting the United States
Congress call a Constitutional Convention concerning the local
enforcement of federal immigration law. The bill seeks to push congress
toward some definitive action on illegal immigration.
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Greenville News: Lawmakers Seek National Action on Illegal Immigration
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Senators began debate Tuesday on a proposal to call for a national constitutional convention on the issue of illegal immigration, with one senator calling it “dangerous.”
Senate President Pro Tempore Glenn McConnell of Charleston said he doesn’t believe his proposal will ever be realized because if enough states call for a convention, Congress will act.
However, Sen. Brad Hutto, an Orangeburg Democrat, called it an “extreme measure.” Read more
Senator Cleary Launches New Website
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Today State Senator Ray Cleary announced the launch of his new website www.senatorcleary.com. Sen. Cleary’s website will feature the latest news from the legislature and entries in his blog about issues facing
Sen. Massey: “Our Work Begins in Columbia”
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Many of you have asked me what the first week or two has been like for a newly minted South Carolina Senator.
In the Senate, there’s no question that things move swiftly, and you have to be able to juggle a lot of information, pay close attention to what’s going on, and give careful consideration to every bill. It’s a challenge, to be sure, but it’s a challenge that I am enjoying – mainly because I can represent you.
