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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+
An analysis of Scott’s record shows a good commitment to maintaining a limited scope of government and ensuring its proper functions through restraint and accountability. As Senator, Scott has an excellent record on ensuring the proper role of the judicial system and reducing frivolous litigation. However, Scott misses the mark on some issues surrounding free trade and civil liberty protections.
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+3
Voted to Block Advancing Frivolous Litigation by Creating Multiple New Avenues for Plaintiff's Attorneys of Pregnant Workers to Sue for Alleged Discrimination.
+4
Voted to Block Giving $1 Billion to the 9/11 Compensation Fund without Desperately Needed Reforms to Prevent Cash Grabs by Law Firms. (One of Only a Few to Block)
-3
Voted to Block Protecting Against Higher Taxation by Granting Exclusions from Tariffs in Cases Where they Harm American Manufacturers and Workers.
-3
Voted to Block Strengthening the Privacy Rights of American Citizens by Ending Warrantless FISA Court Spying.
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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-
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Local and National Security
Grade: B
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Free Speech and Elections
Grade: A
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