Jim Clyburn
Jim Clyburn
James Enos "Jim" Clyburnis the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 6th congressional district, serving since 1993, and the Assistant Democratic Leader since 2011. He was previously House Majority Whip, serving in that post from 2007 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes large portions of Columbia and Charleston, as well as several rural areas between them. Clyburn is the current dean of the South Carolina Congressional delegation...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth21 July 1940
CountryUnited States of America
great friend to me, the people of Clarendon County and all South Carolinians. Alex never met a stranger or a person he wasn't willing to help.
I'll take another look at it and see whether or not I ought to get actively involved or whether or not I ought to just cast a vote.
Two new reports indicate that, under Bush, the Army is overstretched and under enormous strain. The National Guard and reserves have been weakened and we are experiencing numerous recruiting problems.
But reducing harmful emissions, abating our dependence on foreign oil and developing alternative renewable energy sources have benefits that go beyond environmental health, they improve personal health, enhance national security and encourage our nations economic viability.
Education is the great equalizer, and shouldn't be limited to the wealthiest few.
The bottom line is that five million low-income Americans working full time for minimum wage, deserve a raise.
In particular, the emerging call from our nation's evangelicals to protect God's creation is substantial
We made the decision that nobody coming to Columbia or the Midlands would be put in a shelter. They would go into homes or hotel rooms. It gives them privacy, and it gives them some dignity in their existence.
We are hopeful about the opportunities ahead, and stand ready to join this President in an open and honest dialogue about improving the state of our union for all Americans not the select few.