Republican from South Carolina
Lindsey Graham is a U.S. senator from South Carolina, and a close ally of former Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain.
Recent statements involving Lindsey Graham
South Carolina has a labor shortage, specifically in the meatpacking industry.
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says South Carolina "has a labor shortage and wants more immigration."
"People come here to have babies. They come here to drop a child. It's called 'drop and leave."
"The average student will be spending $1,700 to $1,800 more during the life of their loan because of this surcharge."
Recent stories featuring Lindsey Graham
Looking for the truth on attacks in Benghazi:
With some information still classified, we look at some basic facts of Sept. 11, 2012, and this week’s congressional testimony.
Beheadings, kidnappings and other immigration distortions:
We check some of the worst distortions in the immigration debate.
Doing the math on the new student loan law:
We look at a claim about a new law on student loans and how it will affect students.
Day 1 of Sotomayor hearing: no 'meltdown' yet :
We check two statements on Sonia Sotomayor as her confirmation hearings begin.
Sorting out the truth on 'aggressive interrogation':
We examine whether Sen. Lindsey Graham is right about the Geneva Conventions and alleged terrorists, and whether Newt Gingirch flip-flopped on the issue.
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