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Tennessee Congressman David Kustoff Statement on Passing of Governor Don Sundquist

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Tennessee Congressman David Kustoff Statement on Passing of Governor Don Sundquist

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) released the following statement regarding the death of former Governor Don Sundquist:

“Roberta and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Don Sundquist. Over his long and successful career, Don Sundquist has served as a business leader, Member of Congress, and Governor. In public office and out of public office, Don Sundquist cared greatly and profoundly about the people of Tennessee and worked tirelessly for their betterment.  Don was a true friend to both Roberta and me. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, former First Lady of Tennessee, Martha and their children, Tania, Andrea, and Deke.”

Florida Congressman John Rutherford’s Statement on Jacksonville Shooting

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Florida Congressman John Rutherford’s Statement on Jacksonville Shooting

JACKSONVILLE, FL –  Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement in response to the tragic shooting at a Dollar General in Jacksonville over the weekend:

“I join the Jacksonville community in grieving the tragic loss of innocent lives at the hands of a deranged person. My prayers are with the victims’ families, our local law enforcement, and all residents of Northeast Florida as we come together to cope with this tragic loss that has been suffered.”

Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers’ Statement on the Two Year Anniversary of Terrorist Attack on Kabul Airport

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Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers’ Statement on the Two Year Anniversary of Terrorist Attack on Kabul Airport

Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the two-year anniversary of the terrorist attack that took place at Hamid Karzai International Airport on August 26, 2021 in Kabul, Afghanistan. The attack resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. servicemembers and over 100 innocent Afghan civilians. 

“U.S. Servicemembers have never hesitated to answer the call to defend freedom in the face of evil. Two years ago, an ISIS-K terrorist killed 13 U.S. servicemembers who were protecting civilians fleeing Afghanistan. These young men and women embodied the very best of our nation – we must never forget their selfless bravery. 
 
“It is unfathomable that two years after this horrific attack no one in the Biden administration has been held accountable for the botched withdrawal that led to the deaths of 13 Americans. I will continue to investigate the Biden administration’s handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal and seek the accountability the American people deserve.”

Congressman Mark Alford Introduces SBA Rural Performance Report ActCongressman Mark Alford

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As first reported by The Missouri Times, earlier today, Congressman Alford (MO-04) introduced the Small Business Administration (SBA) Rural Performance Report Act. This legislation will require two reports from the SBA to ensure we understand how they are elevating rural small businesses.

The first is a report on the Office of Rural Affairs (ORA) within the SBA and will include:

  • The name of the Director of the ORA and the number of staff assigned to the Office.
  •  How the ORA is promoting financial assistance available from the SBA for small businesses in rural areas.
  • Statistics compiled by the ORA from rural areas on population, poverty, job creation and retention, unemployment, business failures, and business startups.
  • How the ORA is providing information to industries, organizations, and governments on resources available to rural small businesses from the SBA and other Federal agencies.
  • How the ORA is providing information to industries, organizations, educational institutions, and governments about programs that improve economic opportunities for rural citizens.
  •  How the ORA is working with the National Travel and Tourism Office within the Commerce Department to assist rural small businesses with tourism promotion and development.

The second is a report on the Memorandum of Understand (MOU) entered into by the SBA and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and will include:

  • How many working groups convened by the MOU the SBA was part of and if the SBA is still part of any of the working groups.
  • How many staff employed by the SBA were and are still involved with the working groups.
  • The findings of capital access and investment in rural America, as outlined in the MOU.
  • The findings of assisting business in rural America, as outlined in the MOU.

The legislation is co-sponsored by the following Representatives (3):

  • Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03)
  • Jake Ellzey (TX-06)
  • Aaron Bean (FL-04)

Congressman Alford issued the following statement: 

“Small business owners face many challenges, and that is especially true in rural areas. I was proud to have Jennifer Cassaday from our district come testify last month at our Small Business Committee hearing on rural entrepreneurship. She shared with us the challenges she and other rural small business owners face. 

“When I asked the witnesses if they knew about the SBA’s Office of Rural Affairs, they all told me they never heard of it. What the Office is doing to elevate our rural small businesses is unclear. Additionally, agriculture often goes hand-in-hand with rural small businesses, so it is important to see what came of the collaboration between the SBA and USDA. This bill will shed light on the Office and MOU so we can better serve our rural small businesses.”

Congressman Luetkemeyer added:

“Rural communities depend on the success of their small businesses. In small towns, when one business struggles the entire town feels the effect. The SBA exists to ensure the government does not create those struggles. I’m proud to join Congressman Alford in this effort to assess and update federal programs that can and should better support rural small businesses.”

Media inquiries for Rep. Alford should be directed to Austin Higginbotham at [email protected].

North Carolina Congressman Patrick McHenry Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Hunting and Archery Programs for Students

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Below is a press release from North Carolina Congressman Patrick McHenry.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement after recently cosponsoring H.R. 5110, the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act. This legislation will end the Biden Administration policy of withholding Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) funds from hunting and archery education programs nationwide.

“I am proud to support legislation to end this egregious overreach by President Biden and Secretary Cardona. Hunting education and archery programs in our schools are vital to teaching proper firearm safety and providing opportunities for young people to sharpen their skills in the outdoors. This administration is intent on attacking our Second Amendment rights, no matter how detrimental it may be to Tenth District students.”

BACKGROUND

  • Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona is applying an overly broad reading of the law, which goes against intent of the law, to block ESEA funds hunting and archery education programs.
  • Congressman McHenry recently joined his colleagues in a letter to Secretary Cardona, demanding a reversal of this policy. 
  • Click here to read their letter to Secretary Cardona.

Arkansas Sen. John Boozman Shares Service Memories of Natural State Army Veteran

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Arkansas Sen. John Boozman Shares Service Memories of Natural State Army Veteran

Below is a press release from Arkansas U.S. Senator John Boomzan.

WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the service and sacrifice of Ronald Madsen in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans. 

Madsen grew up in Minnesota. His family had no history of military service so he didn’t know how they would react when he was drafted. “They probably weren’t happy about me getting drafted, but I was working with my dad at the time and what needed to be done I had to do,” he said.

His parents drove him to Minneapolis to take his oath of enlistment at the armory before boarding a bus to begin his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri in 1953. Madsen was in good physical condition and knew how to use weapons from hunting back home, so there was some familiarity. 

He recollected being in a movie theater when the film was interrupted to announce the end of the Korean War. 

Although the war was ending, he continued training at Fort Belvoir, Virginia for two months of schooling in heating and ventilation. He was assigned to Fort Lewis, Washington before leaving for Japan the day after Thanksgiving. 

Madsen said his ship was filled with servicemembers along with women and children whose husbands and fathers were stationed in Japan. 

He was on guard duty on the deck one afternoon and had quite the surprise. “A flying fish came up and landed on the deck. The crew had never seen that before,” he laughed.

When Madsen first landed in Japan, he went to Camp Drake where he stayed until Christmas. Then he continued south to Busan, South Korea where he was stationed for 16 months. 

He was assigned to a construction engineer battalion where he and his fellow soldiers were tasked with projects including outdoor construction building water towers and digging ditches. He recalled converting an old building constructed by the Japanese into a new hospital. Madsen said he was able to use a lot of the skills he had gained from his two months in school. However, after only six months with the construction group, he was reassigned to the mess hall. 

“I got offered to be in the mess hall which I took them up on because it’s much nicer duty. You went in at noon to help serve the meal then you fix the supper and come back in the morning to fix breakfast and fix dinner then you’re off again. You had better duty and no outside cold and wet,” he said. 

Madsen remembered how his fellow servicemembers all ate well, and there were many local citizens who baked desserts and helped with KP (kitchen patrol) duty.  

When his deployment ended, Madsen resumed working with his father as a plumber. Soon after, he married Betty, a nurse he met while his mother was hospitalized. They were married for 64 years.  

Madsen said he remembered being treated nicely when he returned home and even though his military service interrupted his life for a time, he was glad he had the opportunity to serve the country and “do what was necessary.” 

He retired from his plumbing job when he was 65 and moved to Bella Vista where he has lived for the last 24 years.

“Serving in our nation’s uniform impacts the lives of servicemembers and their families. I am grateful to Ronald Madsen for his service and selflessness to defend our country and interests. Preserving his memories for the Veterans History Project is a great way to show our appreciation for his service,” Boozman said. 

Boozman will submit Madsen’s entire interview to the Veterans History Project, an initiative of the Library of Congress’s American Folklife Center to collect and retain the oral histories of our nation’s veterans.

Georgia Congressman Rick W. Allen Announces September Community Office Hours

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Georgia Congressman Rick W. Allen Announces September Community Office Hours

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced his office will host Community Office Hours across Georgia’s 12th District during the month of September.

During these events, members of Congressman Allen’s staff will be available to assist constituents with a variety of federal issues, including help navigating various federal agencies such as Social Security, Veterans Affairs, Medicare, and others. Congressman Allen himself will not be in attendance.

After the announcement, Congressman Allen issued the following statement:

“I invite anyone seeking help with a federal issue to take advantage of the one-on-one services my office provides. If you need assistance dealing with a federal agency, our team of dedicated caseworkers stands ready to help you. Please visit my team during Community Office Hours in June or contact one of our district offices for more information.”

See below for a list of Community Office Hours dates, times, and locations by county (excluding counties in which Congressman Allen has a permanent office):

Burke County
WHEN: Tuesday, September 19 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
WHERE: County Commission Boardroom, Burke County Courthouse
111 E. 6th Street
Waynesboro, GA 30830

Candler County
WHEN: Wednesday, September 8 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
WHERE: Metter City Hall
49 S. Rountree Street
Metter, GA 30439

Columbia County
WHEN: Tuesday, September 19 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
WHERE: Grovetown City Hall
103 Old Wrightsboro Road
Grovetown, GA 30813

Effingham County
WHEN: Tuesday, Sepember 12 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
WHERE: Effingham County Administrative Complex
804 S. Laurel Street
Springfield, GA 31329

Emanuel County
WHEN: Wednesday, September 13 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
WHERE: Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce
102 S. Main Street
Swainsboro, GA 30401

Evans County
WHEN: Tuesday, September 19 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
WHERE: Claxton City Hall
206 W. Railroad Avenue
Claxton, Georgia 30417

Glascock County
WHEN: Wednesday, September 27 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
WHERE: Family Connections in Communities in Schools of Glascock County, Inc.
370 W. Main Street
Gibson, GA 30810

Jefferson County
WHEN: Wednesday, September 19 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
WHERE: Rabun Community Center
101 McNair Street
Wrens, GA 30833

Jenkins County
WHEN: Wednesday, September 13 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
WHERE: Millen City Hall
919 College Avenue
Millen, GA 30442

Johnson County
WHEN: Monday, September 18 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
WHERE: Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
8679 N. Marcus Street
Wrightsville, GA 31096 

Lincoln County
WHEN: Wednesday, September 20 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
WHERE: Lincoln County Courthouse
210 Humphrey Street   
Lincolnton, GA 30817

McDuffie County
WHEN: Wednesday, September 13 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
WHERE: Thomson-McDuffie County Government Center
210 Railroad Street       
Thomson, GA 30824

Montgomery County
WHEN: Monday, September 11 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
WHERE: Montgomery County Courthouse
400 S. Railroad Avenue
Mount Vernon, GA 30445

Screven County
WHEN: Tuesday, September 12 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
WHERE: Screven County Courthouse, Commission Boardroom
216 Mims Road
Sylvania, GA 30467

Tattnall County
WHEN: Tuesday, September 19 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
WHERE: Glennville Welcome Center
136 S. Veterans Boulevard

Treutlen County
WHEN: Monday, Sept ember 11 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
WHERE: Treutlen County Commissioners Office
1830 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Soperton, GA 30457

Warren County
WHEN: Wednesday, September 13 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
WHERE: Magistrate Room
521 Main Street
Warrenton GA, 30828

Washington County
WHEN: Monday, September 27 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
WHERE: Sandersville City Hall
141 W. Haynes Street
Sandersville, GA 31082

Wheeler County
WHEN: Monday, September 11 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
WHERE: Alamo City Hall
105 Commerce Street
Alamo, GA 30411

Wilkes County
WHEN: Wednesday, September 20 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
WHERE: Washington City Hall Annex
104 E. Liberty Street
Washington, GA 30673

Georgia Congressman Mike Collins Statement on Arrest of President Trump in Fulton County

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Below is a press release from Georgia Congressman Mike Collins.

Washington, D.C.—Representative Mike Collins (R-Ga.) released the following statement regarding the news of former President Donald J. Trump’s arrest in Fulton County, Georgia:”Americans deserve a legal system built on the rule of law, not lawfare. The arrest of President Trump and his legal team by left-wing activist Fani Willis is a disgrace to our great country and a blatant attempt to influence the 2024 presidential election,” said Rep. Collins. “Georgia’s new Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission must act to remove Willis when our new state law to hold rogue district attorneys accountable takes effect. Until then, rest assured, I will keep fighting to impeach Joe Biden, Merrick Garland, and Christopher Wray for their political weaponization of the federal justice system and cut as much funding from the corrupt DOJ as possible.”
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