Matthew V. Christian

Congressman @RepJoeWilson and Jerry Nadler have introduced a bill to a provide a $5,000, one-time, refundable tax credit to living organ donors who were not reimbursed for the costs of organ donation.

The @NWSColumbia expects mostly calm weather with average temperatures this week. Rain chances grow later in the week.

Congressman @RepJoeWilson and Congresswoman @RepSheriBiggs were two of the 215 Republicans to vote in favor of Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill." Biggs called it a "monumental step forward in restoring common sense." “It puts America first, our national security first, looks out for working families, and stands up for the values we live by every day in South Carolina’s Third District," Biggs added.

Wilson, who is a member of the Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, said he wanted to let Barzani "know much the American people appreciate the Kurdish region," @K24English reported.

Congressman @RepJoeWilson met with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani Tuesday.

Continued: "Building a stronger America starts in our classrooms, and the High-Quality Charter Schools Act invests in a future where every student has the keys to unlock the American Dream."

Scott: "No matter their background, race or zip-code, every child deserves access to a good school. Millions of families—including thousands across South Carolina—choose charter schools for the high-quality education they provide..."

SC's @SenatorTimScott introduced a bill to provide tax credits for donations (qualified charitable contributions) to non-profit charter schools.

Parts of I-20 in eastern Aiken County will see lane closures beginning May 27, @SCDOTPress says. The DOT plans clearing activities between milemarkers 40 and 43. The lane closures are expected to last about a week.

S.C. @AGAlanWilson and @RealTomHoman will hold a news conference at the Southern Border (Arizona) Wednesday. They'll "provide an update... on President Trump’s border policy, 'Operation Tidal Wave,' illegal border encounters, drug and fentanyl trafficking..."

Brown died on Christmas Day 2006 and the disputes over his estate are still ongoing. postandcourier.com/aikenstandard/…

Longtime Aiken County resident James Brown - aka "the Hardest-Working Man in Show Business" and the "Godfather of Soul" - was born on this date in Barnwell County.

Easter workout: Leg day and 2.5 miles on the treadmill.

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There was a 1.9 magnitude earthquake near Aiken and Augusta April 2 according to @USGS_Quakes.

I started drinking whole milk several years ago and I love it. My parents got 2% milk when I was a kid and I was convinced I didn't like milk because of of the watery taste.

Arms and abs day.

Inbox: @AGAlanWilson joined a 24 state coalition that opposes federally funded gender transitions for prisoners.

Inbox: SC @AGAlanWilson is warning parents about an online gore trend targeting teenagers. An example cited is the 764 movement.

There are at least four hypotheticals that have to happen for any of what's said here to become reality. 1. The group's effort to count convention calls made over decades (or centuries) would have to be successful. Expect a lengthy legal challenge that could be successful. 2. The states would have to appoint attendees. This is not a hypothetical but it would take time and there could be legal challenges. 3. Somehow someone has to determine rules for the convention and states or attendees would have to agree. This would take time and there could be legal challenges. 4. The attendees would have to agree to something at the convention. Meaning New Yorkers, Californians South Carolinians and everyone else would have to agree. Does this seem likely? 5. Whatever the attendees agreed to would have to be approved by 3/4 of the states which sometimes takes decades.