January 22, 2018
Dear Friend,
After three days of a needless government shutdown, Senate Democrats have finally realized that what they are doing is wrong. In September, the House passed a package of all 12 federal government funding bills, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act. The Senate never acted on the House passed bill. Last week, the House took action and passed a bill to extend the Children's Health Insurance Program and to keep the government open. However, Senate Democrats chose politics over policy and they irresponsibly put our military and the federal workforce at risk by shutting down the government. Shutting down the government over something that is not at all related to the government funding bill is reckless and costly. We are finally on our way to opening the government again, but I am frustrated that it got to this point.
march for life
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As your voice in Congress, I believe it is our duty to protect the lives of the unborn. Every year, thousands of Americans who share this belief travel to Washington, D.C. to celebrate the sanctity of life during the March for Life. Dana Chisholm, a leading anti-abortion advocate in Mississippi, was among those who participated in the March for Life and related events. Dana and more than 20 others in her group came to express support for the unborn. "I believe this trip will serve as an educational experience for our young people," Dana said. "It is my hope they will become more involved in the fight to stop abortion in our lifetime."
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March for Life participants from
Mississippi including Booneville and Louisville |
Three vigils were held in Mississippi to recognize the lives of the unborn that have been lost since the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court ruling 45 years ago. On Saturday, a candlelight vigil was held at Fairpark in Tupelo.
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actions in the house
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Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Last week, the House passed, with my support, H.R. 4712, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Children who survive an attempted abortion deserve the appropriate medical care. This legislation requires that the appropriate medical attention be given to any child that survives an attempted abortion, and creates penalties for doctors who fail to provide the appropriate medical care. Mothers would not be held criminally responsible.
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tax cuts and jobs act
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Lee Clark is the owner of the Traceway Restaurant in Mathiston. Lee and his son, Robbie, are excited about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and what it will mean for the family business and their 45 employees.
The legislation will reduce the tax rate on their hard-earned business income. Additionally, tax reform protects the ability of small businesses to write off the interest on loans that help main street entrepreneurs start or expand a business, hire workers, and increase paychecks.
"The restaurant has been in our family for decades," Robbie said. "There will come a day when I take it over and when the time comes, tax reform will help us to continue doing what we do best - providing jobs and serving a good meal to our customers."
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welcome anne hall brashier
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Anne Hall Brashier, a native of Indianola, Mississippi, recently joined our team. Anne Hall will serve as a military legislative assistant and she will cover national defense, foreign affairs, homeland security, veterans, and transportation policy.
Anne Hall is a graduate of the University of Mississippi and is currently a student at the Naval War College and the Air University, Air Command, and Staff College. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I look forward to working with Anne Hall on legislation that will support military men and women and protect our nation.
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a week in pictures
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Paccar Vice President and General
Counsel Douglas Grandstaff and Director of
Government Relations Paul Feenstra |
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Thanks for reading,
Rep. Trent Kelly (MS-01)
Member of Congress
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