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2002:
Henry Brown works with Christian Coalition to curb free speech
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"As
usual, Henry Brown did not disappoint The Eye’s below-low expectations
of his leadership and intellectual capabilities."
-- Charleston City Paper, 7/24/02, on a plan by Brown to curb free
speech. More.
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2002:
Henry Brown is a pawn of the Republican Party, fellow GOPer says
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"Henry
is from the old school of `politics as usual' that just doesn't
work today. He holds himself above scrutiny and is afraid to come
out and debate the issues. He admits to letting others dictate his
votes...All he does is follow along with what the Republican leadership
wants him to do."
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- Republican Bob Batchelder in The State, 5/25/02. More.
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2001:
Henry Brown colludes with Christian Coalition to get more far right-wing
candidates
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"[Brown]
said he hopes the [Christian Coaliton] under Combs sticks to its
mission of recruiting candidates who are heavily focused on family
values.
--
The Post and Courier, Dec. 6, 2001.
More.
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2001:
A year into the job, Henry Brown isn't catching on too quickly in
Washington
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"Henry's
had a hard time catching on to a lot of things; give him a little
time."
--
U.S. Sen. Fritz Hollings on Brown's performance in Congress, Oct.
31, 2001. More.
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2001:
Henry Brown wants to build more nuclear power plants -- in South
Carolina
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"My
amendment didn't name the Savannah River Site, but I hope the study
will explore the possibility of using it for nuclear power plants."
--
Henry Brown, Aug. 24, 2001. More.
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2001:
Brown says environmentalists are wrong about Cape Romain.
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"I don't
know that there's any scientific evidence that warrants further
protections at Cape Romain."
-- Henry Brown,
responding to a Feb. 8 story in which the National Audobon Society
said Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge was one of the 10 most
threatened refuges in the country. Also in the story, Brown implied
Audobon members were "extreme environmentalists." Source:
The Post and Courier, 2/8/01
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2001:
Brown admits he'll be a sheep to Republican leaders.
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"I think
that I'm a team player. Unless it's completely contrary to my line
of thinking, I won't go against the leadership."
-- Henry Brown
after being sworn in on Jan. 3, 2001. Source:
The Post and Courier, 1/4/01
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2001:
Brown admits he won't be a leader in Congress.
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"I'm not
one for controversy. I'm not a power player, and I don't believe
in running roughshod over somebody just because you've got the leverage
to do so."
-- Henry Brown
after being sworn in on Jan. 3, 2001. Source:
The Post and Courier, 1/4/01
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2000:
Henry Brown admires a convicted campaign finance violator.
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"I've
got a lot of respect for Rod [Shealy]. He has a lot of political
savvy."
--
Brown on campaign consultant Rod Shealy, who was convicted in 1990
of state campaign finance violations. Source:
The Post and Courier, Feb. 26, 2000.
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2000:
Henry Brown doesn't understand basic worker rights.
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"I'm confused
as to why we need a minimum wage."
-- Henry Brown
proved he was out of the mainstream when he questioned a fundamental
business basic -- a minimum wage to ensure hardworking Americans
have a working wage and are not exploited. Earlier in the month,
Brown told members of the Charleston Pilots Association that he
thought "the minimum wage ought to be market driven."
Perhaps Mr. Brown believes plantation days should return. Source:
AARP candidate forum, North Charleston, S.C., 10/6/00
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2000:
Henry Brown highlights his understanding of education.
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"I don't
understand how I could be said to be anti-education when the College
of Charleston named a building after me."
-- Henry Brown.
Huh? Note: The building, only temporarily named after Brown, was
torn down shortly after the election. To see his anti-education
votes, click on the Education button above. Source: The Post
and Courier, Fall 2000.
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