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Environment and Energy
Urge the federal and state governments to develop comprehensive energy policies that encourage the wise use and management of South Carolina's natural resources, ensures adequate energy supplies for the future that are reasonably priced and generated in an environmentally responsible manner, and promotes alternative energy production.
Support federal and state energy policy that modernizes energy infrastructure and reduces overly burdensome regulations that discourage investment and imperil business competitiveness. -
Immigration
Support comprehensive immigration reform at the federal level that strengthens federal immigration law by establishing clear, sensible immigration laws that are effectively enforced, including a guest worker program that can meet local labor demands.
Support existing federal immigration programs, including the H-2B program, to guarantee that the programs are extended and have adequate capacity for our local labor force.
Monitor the implementation of the state-level Illegal Immigration Reform Act, providing that the reform legislation does not impose unnecessary burden on the local business community and can be fairly enforced.
Monitor Beaufort County's enforcement of the Lawful Employment Ordinance to ensure business is treated fairly and objectively. -
International Trade
Support Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) for the President and encourage Congress to pass pending and future trade agreements to open new markets for American goods, services, and agricultural products, and bring lower priced goods and expanded choices to American consumers.
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A Bridge Over Musicians' Visa Barrier Into the U.S.
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As Expected, OPEC Leaves Output Quotas Unchanged
Mar 17, 2010 — New York Times
