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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+
An analysis of Scotts’ record shows a generally strong commitment to limited government principles surrounding labor policy and promoting employment. As Senator, he supported welfare reforms to decrease government dependency and opposed measures which grew labor union power. However, his record is a little mixed when it comes to protecting businesses from overreaching labor regulations.
Position
Weight
Action
-2
Voted to Impose Overreaching New Federal Mandates on the Private Sector Concerning Workplace Breast Feeding.
+1
Voted to Delay Government interference in Private Negotiations between the Railroad Industry and Unions.
+3
Voted to Protect Taxpayers and Combatted Unions by Prohibiting Project Labor Agreement Mandates for Government Contracting.
+3
Voted to Block the Enactment of Federal Paid Sick Leave Mandates onto the Private Sector which Hikes Employment Costs.
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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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