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James Clyburn

James Clyburn

James Clyburn is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina. He serves as Assistant Minority Leader -- the third-highest-ranking officer in the House Democratic leadership.

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James Clyburn
James Clyburn
stated on October 8, 2025 an X post
“Trump’s budget called for a $300 (million) cut” to the Women, Infants and Children program.
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By Amy Sherman • October 16, 2025
James Clyburn
James Clyburn
stated on March 25, 2021 an interview on MSNBC
"There are 43 states that have now passed voter suppression laws."
False
By Louis Jacobson • March 29, 2021
James Clyburn
James Clyburn
stated on June 21, 2015 comments on NBC's "Meet the Press"
The original compromise for the Confederate battle flag in South Carolina "was to put it on the back side of the statehouse, out of public view so it would not have any appearance of sovereignty."
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By Jon Greenberg • June 21, 2015
James Clyburn
James Clyburn
stated on September 6, 2012 a speech at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.
When Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid were created, "Republicans stood on the sidelines"
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By Louis Jacobson • September 7, 2012
James Clyburn
James Clyburn
stated on June 26, 2011 an interview on ABC's "This Week with Christiane Amanpour"
"We do not want to raise anybody's tax rates. That's never been on the table."
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By Louis Jacobson • June 28, 2011
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