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Opinion: It’s a mistake to compliment Putin as a very talented genius |

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PennLive Patriot-News March 4, 2022 By Frank Knapp Jr. The businesses in this country overwhelmingly support Ukraine and its efforts to repel the Russian invasion. They stand with democracy in Ukraine and in all nations that recognize that government should reflect the will of its people as determined by free and fair elections. Russia’s autocratic […]

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Commentary: Businesses support America’s democracy

By / Election Security, Press, Small Business /

Statehouse Report, December 10, 2021 The Black Chronicle (Oklahoma City), January 2, 2022 By Frank Knapp Jr., Special to Statehouse Report In his recent editorial, “Unite to protect America’s Democracy”, Andy Brack calls on all of us to “get off the sidelines” and “fight for America” or we will “lose our freedoms and democracy.” He

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Leading Small Business Organizations Call for Filibuster Carveout to Start Debate on the Freedom to Vote Act

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October 20, 2021 – The Senate’s failure to agree to even start the debate on the Freedom to Vote Act is another alarming indication of further anti-democracy efforts underway in states across the country. In addition to the grave risks this presents to the integrity and stability of our democracy, denying the freedom to vote

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Urge the Senate to act to protect voting rights!

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Later today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is expected to ask the Senate to begin consideration of critical measures to protect the right to vote.  And the Republican minority is expected to block that consideration by resorting to the arcane filibuster rules. Despite evidence that shows that voter fraud is relatively insignificant, while

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Urge the Senate to act to protect voting rights!

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Later today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is expected to ask the Senate to begin consideration of critical measures to protect the right to vote.  And the Republican minority is expected to block that consideration by resorting to the arcane filibuster rules. Despite evidence that shows that voter fraud is relatively insignificant, while

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Guest Column: SC Small Business Chamber’s Real Track Record

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  A response to FITSNews commentary on voting rights legislation … FITSNews September 4, 2021 By Frank Knapp Jr. I want to thank Will Folks for his recent commentary (8-23-2021) on the SC Small Business Chamber’s support for voting rights legislation. While we might have differences of opinion, he did include several full statements I

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History is Being Made on Voting Rights. Be A Part Of It

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Join House Majority Whip James Clyburn  & Business Roundtable on Small Business, Voting Rights, & the Filibuster in a virtual event–Sept. 8th @ 3PM.  Voting rights are being suppressed in states across the country, and the U.S. Senate is expected to address the issue on September 13. Join Main Street Alliance, Small Business Majority, Social

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Statewide chamber calls for passage of voting rights legislation Supports Senate filibuster carveout

By / Election Security, Press, Small Business /

PRESS RELEASE August 17, 2021 Contact: Frank Knapp 803-600-6874 fknapp@scsbc.org Columbia, SC–Today the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce (SCSBCC) announced its support of voting rights legislation in the US Senate.  The 21-year-old chamber also is supporting a Senate filibuster carveout for Constitutional issues, like voting rights, as proposed by South Carolina Congressman James

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Business groups release letter signed by more than 500 small business owners calling for Congress to protect and expand voting rights

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Conan Knoll conan@emccommunications.com (831) 524-6764 Letter released during a call that also featured the results of a recent Small Business for America’s survey shows nearly three-quarters of small business owners support the For the People Act, which the Senate is considering this week Washington, D.C., June 22, 2021— Small Business for America’s

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What does the US Constitution say about Congress passing laws about voting in the states?

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The CONSTITUTION of the United States of America Article I Section 4 The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of chusing Senators. Fifteenth Amendment Section 1

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