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Monday, May 13, 2013  U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney is spending some time talking with some of his constituents in Camden this week.

Monday, April 22, 2013  U.S. Reps. Mick Mulvaney and Jeff Duncan are holding a joint town hall in a county they both represent.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Federal lawmakers will be in Columbia on Tuesday to discuss Washington decisions on South Carolina business.

Monday, January 28, 2013  U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney is hosting his first town hall meeting of the year in Sumter.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  The federal health care law, terrorist threats to America and the nation's financial situation are among the topics up for discussion at the South Carolina tea party convention.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Results of a poll conducted by Public Policy Polling show comedian Stephen Colbert as a favorite among South Carolina voters for Jim DeMint's seat in the U.S. Senate.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  The resignation of U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint gives Gov. Nikki Haley sole authority to choose South Carolina's next senator, and the only indication she's made is that it won't be her.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  State and national leaders have quickly responded following South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint's statement on resigning from the U.S. Senate to lead The Heritage Foundation.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  The Supreme Court's ruling to uphold the individual insurance requirement of President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act has South Carolina leaders torn.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  Reps. Jeff  Duncan and Mick Mulvaney want to use their unused campaign funds to help payback national debt.

Monday, September 19, 2011  South Carolina Republican congressmen are criticizing President Obama's proposal for $1.5 trillion in new taxes to help ease the federal deficit.  1st District Rep. Tim Scott called the proposal unconscionable while the 2nd District's Joe Wilson says he's shocked by the proposal.

Monday, September 05, 2011  U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney of South Carolina is backing Texas Gov. Rick Perry's presidential bid and will advise the Republican on economic issues.

Friday, May 20, 2011  South Carolina political and military leaders are gathering to celebrate the opening of the Third Army's new $100 million headquarters at Shaw Air Force Base.

Thursday, May 19, 2011  U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney is postponing his chance to meet with voters so they can watch two local high schools battle for a state title.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011  The Republican was sworn into office Tuesday after winning a special election last week with 77 percent of the vote. The seat was open after former Sen. Mick Mulvaney won election to Congress in November.