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Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Representatives of several statewide South Carolina groups say now is the time for Congress to move on immigration reform and are praising U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham for his role in getting a bill to the Senate.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is blocking a Senate vote on President Barack Obama's energy secretary nominee to protest proposed budget cuts to a nuclear processing facility in Graham's home state.

Monday, April 15, 2013  U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham raised more than $1 million during the first three months of 2013 and now has nearly $5.4 million in the bank as he prepares for re-election in 2014.

Monday, March 18, 2013  An Army Corps of Engineer official says while studies for the $300 million deepening of the Charleston Harbor shipping channel are moving ahead, final completion of the project depends on Washington.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Sen. Lindsey Graham is proving the limits of the tea party's power to frighten GOP lawmakers into scurrying farther to the right.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Some South Carolina leaders are backing Sen. Lindsey Graham after his decision to join a bipartisan group working on immigration reform.

Monday, November 26, 2012  South Carolina's Lindsey Graham says "it's fair to ask my party to put revenue on the table" as part of the solution to avoid the looming automatic tax increases and across-the-board spending cuts known as the "fiscal cliff."

Friday, September 21, 2012  A manufacturing facility that started in Columbia is now the world's only commercial source for UV LEDs, and as it expands, it's adding jobs here.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  South Carolina Republicans say impending across-the-board federal spending cuts will devastate the state's military bases and the South Carolina economy.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says South Carolina's military bases will face massive reductions if across-the-board budget cuts take effect in January.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is starting a two-day tour of South Carolina to warn leaders that he thinks proposed cuts to military spending will be bad for national security.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham warns the Federal Export-Import Bank is crucial for business to grow in South Carolina. The self-financed bank helps American companies sell abroad by providing credit and loan guarantees to foreign customers.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  The National Guard now has a seat on the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  A press conference discussing a historic move for the South Carolina National Guard is taking place Tuesday. U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham and Major General Robert Livingston Jr. will discuss the move that was signed into law over the weekend.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  The Sea Pines Men's Club is hosting a luncheon on Hilton Head Island for Governor Haley on Wednesday for her work in finding a new title sponsor for the Heritage Classic golf tournament.