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Tim Scott
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Tax and Fiscal
Grade: B-
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Energy and Environment
Grade: C+
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Law and Scope of Government
Grade: B+
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Workforce and Labor
Grade: B+
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Regulations
Grade: B+
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Individual Liberties
Grade: A-
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Education
Grade: A-
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Healthcare
Grade: A-
An analysis of Scott’s record on healthcare shows a very strong commitment to limited government principles. As Senator, Scott supported the repeal of Obamacare. Additionally, he blocked attempts to eliminate short-term plans and other conservative alternatives which were not subject to costly mandates. Furthermore, he has a record of opposing additional government regulations, such as price controls on the pharmaceutical industry.
Position
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+3
Voted to Block Government Price Controls on Insulin Co-Payments in Order to Prevent Higher Insurance Premiums.
+3
S 4653 Schumer Measure to Block Trump DOJ (2020)
Voted to Lower Healthcare Costs by Continuing the Trump Department of Justice’s Lawsuit Against Obamacare.
+3
SJR 63 CRA Short-Term Plans (2018)
Voted to Block an Attempt to Overturn a HHS Rule Authorizing Short-Term Healthcare Plans in Order to Protect Low-Cost Alternatives to Obamacare.
+4
H.R. 1628 Obamacare Repeal (2017)
Voted to Reduce Health Insurance Costs through the Repeal of Obamacare.
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Local and National Security
Grade: B
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Free Speech and Elections
Grade: A
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