South Carolina Statehouse Blog

Last week, Lt. Governor Andre Bauer said America is “breeding a culture of dependency,” and told an Upstate town hall meeting that we must find ways to break that cycle.
Bauer acknowledged that his intended metaphor could have been delivered more eloquently, but said his overall message remains true.
“Government has bred a culture of dependency, and […]

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At a forum this week, I spoke out in favor of finding ways to break the government’s cycle of handouts and dependency.
Yes, I believe government is “breeding a culture of dependency” which has grown out of control, and frankly, amounts to little more than socialism, paid for by hard-working, tax-paying families… against their wishes.
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(Columbia, S.C.)  Lt. Governor André Bauer will unveil the new Job Connection Services (JCS) program to leaders of the Upstate’s faith community Thursday at 10:00 a.m. on the campus of Redemption World Outreach located at 635 Haywood Road in Greenville.
At a time when South Carolina faces one of the nation’s highest unemployment rates, Lt. Governor […]

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