CHARLESTON, S.C., Dec. 29 -- Sen. Tim Scott issued the following press release:

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today released the following statement on the Trump administration's announcement that South Carolina will receive more than $200 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program:

"Access to health care should not be determined by one's ZIP code. The $50 billion investment in rural health care established through the Working Families Tax Cut, which was advanced by Republican Members of Congress and signed into law by President Trump, demonstrates our commitment to improving life for every American," said Sen. Scott. "I was proud to champion this historic funding that will benefit South Carolinians by ensuring rural famili...