Hyman, Rice vie for 7th District House seat

Tom Rice (Republican)

Age | 59

Address | PO Box 70098, Myrtle Beach

Occupation | Congressman for the Seventh District of South Carolina

Family | Wife: Wrenzie and three sons: H.T., Jacob, and Lucas

Civic and political experience | Myrtle Beach Haven Homeless Shelter, the Boy Scouts, the Grand Strand Sertoma Club, the Ocean View Foundation, his Church Vestry, the YMCA, and York Place. The Horry County Probate Court Advisory Committee, the Myrtle Beach Board of Zoning Variances, the Blue Ribbon Committee to Study Emergency Services for the City of Myrtle Beach, and the SC Department of Natural Resources Conservation Education Communication Advisory Board. In 2010, Tom was elected Chairman of Horry County Council where he focused on economic development and government efficiency.

Education | The University of South Carolina where he earned a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in accounting and a law degree

Contact information | votetomrice@gmail.com or Phone: 843-492-RICE (7423)

Question | List three things that you would like to work on if elected.

Restoring American competitiveness, creating jobs, and improving our nation’s infrastructure

America is the greatest nation on earth but under outdated regulations and Washington mandates, we are holding ourselves back from reaching our full potential. As a nation, we need to restore American competitiveness, focus on job creation, and seriously invest in our infrastructure.

We need to focus on lowering our national debt and repealing job-killing mandates like Dodd-Frank that stifle businesses and hurt Main Street. We need to propose solutions that create jobs instead of stifling them, like working to advance the Dillon Inland Port and I-73, both of which will create thousands of jobs across our district. We need real investment in our infrastructure, like working to advance construction of I-73, which will not only create jobs but will also bring new industry into the area and diversify our economy.

I’m proud of the work I’ve accomplished for the Seventh District. I’ll continue to fight against onerous regulations and to restore America’s competitive place in the world. I’ll continue to advocate for pro-job policies and projects. I’ll continue to work to advance construction of infrastructure projects that boost our economy and help our communities. And, I’ll keep fighting for all residents of the Seventh District.

Mal Hyman (Democrat)

Age | 66

Address | 309 Deerwood Drive, Hartsville

Occupation | College Professor

Family | Married with two children

Civic and political experience | first-hand inspection of human rights in eight countries; Worked for the United Nations to help monitor Nicaragua elections in 1990, and in Mexico in 1994.

Education | B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles, Teaching Degree Chico State University degree in international relations from UC Riverside.

Military experience | N/A

Contact information | mhyman2016@gmail.com 843-861-5556

Question | List three things that you would like to work on if elected.

Answer | More and better jobs, Living Wage, Sustainable Energy.

My early efforts in Congress will be to create more good jobs, strengthen families, and protect the environment. While the best government is the least government, we need government to do what our churches, cities, and states are unable or unwilling to do. In a global economy, where corporations often pledge allegiance to the best investment opportunity, we must incentivize them to invest more in America. I will not accept campaign donations from corporations and banks, so I can fight to make them to pay their fair share of taxes. Then we can responsibly invest in needed infrastructure, early childhood education, making college affordable; and increase veterans services, sustainable energy research, and social security. The payroll cap on social security taxes must be raised considerably to increase payments and to secure long-term solvency. The minimum wage needs to be a living wage to strengthen families.

I oppose offshore oil drilling, which will threaten the tourist industry, property values, and our beautiful coast. Climate change is real—our civilization is a force of nature which threatens our security. The Pentagon in 2003 stated that “climate change is a greater threat to our national security than terrorism.” I believe that we are called by our Creator, the Constitution and common sense to protect the earth for future generations. This legacy is a taxation without representation for future generations. For more information about my campaign for “Common sense for the common good – for a change” go to malhyman.com.

This story was originally published November 6, 2016 at 2:22 PM with the headline "Hyman, Rice vie for 7th District House seat."