[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 130 (Thursday, July 23, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E669]
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                    BRINGING JOBS TO SOUTH CAROLINA

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2020

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, this month, the Midlands 
of South Carolina has been chosen as the location for major job 
creators.
  The University of South Carolina and Navatek, LLC have been awarded a 
$9.2 million contract by the U.S. Office of Naval Research for the 
research of power and energy systems and the development of digital 
twin prototypes. This is a win-win for all parties, especially the 
people of South Carolina. I am grateful that projects like these will 
grow our STEM-focused workforce, resulting in more career opportunities 
and good-paying jobs.
  I am grateful that Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation plans a new 
$215 million investment in Lexington County, bringing 380 new full-time 
jobs to the area by 2024. CEO Lou Kennedy has been a superstar for 
creating jobs and supporting the community. This is great news for 
Lexington County, and I commend Nephron for creating important job 
opportunities in Lexington.
  In conclusion, God Bless our Troops, and we will never forget 
September 11th in the Global War on Terrorism.

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