ICYMI: Conservatives Tout Victories in Fiscal Responsibility Act
Last week, House Republicans passed the Fiscal Responsibility Act. For the first time in a debt ceiling negotiation, historic spending cuts, the largest funding rescissions in history, and pro-growth regulatory reforms were secured. Here’s what notable conservative leaders and editorial boards are saying about the Republican wins in the agreement:
Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House: Republicans win on the debt ceiling: Here's why House GOP should support deal
“The agreement reached Saturday night between Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden is an historic first step toward shifting government back toward common sense and conservatism. It is a step toward creating a smaller government, lower taxes, less regulation, economic growth, prosperity, and more take home pay. All of this will also strengthen Social Security and Medicare. … Every House Republican now faces a simple choice: Help take the first step and move on to even bigger steps – or fight about it and hand the initiative over to President Biden and the Democrats. … They should all vote "yes," and prove the House Republicans are now leading the future of America.”
Mick Mulvaney, former OMB Director and White House Chief of Staff in the Trump Administration; founding member of the Freedom Caucus: Minor miracle: Conservatives got a win out of a debt-ceiling showdown
“As the various factions on Capitol Hill pore over the proposed debt ceiling deal, I cannot help but wonder at how much the conservative wing of the Republican Party has been able to accomplish in this process. … And from where I am sitting, we are witnessing a miracle — a minor miracle, perhaps, but a miracle just the same. That’s because there will actually be some spending reductions as part of this deal. Not large reductions, by any measure. But some. There are some policy reforms as well — not a lot, but some. There is even some COVID money clawed back — not as much as some Republicans would have liked, but some. … So, I will take “some” minor victories. “Some,” after all, is a lot better than what conservatives got the last couple of times the debt ceiling was raised.”
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Visiting Iredell County
Last week, I visited the West Branch of the Mooresville Public Library. I was fortunate to witness firsthand the volume of citizens taking advantage of this tremendous resource. Thanks to April Llewellyn for giving me a tour and thanks to Mayor Miles Atkins, Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Qualls, and town staff for joining me.
Later, I visited Mount Mourne Fire Department to celebrate their AFG and SAFER Grant awards. These funds will be used to purchase sprinklers and alarms for the station, new turnout gear, and training for recruits. I am thankful for our brave first responders who keep our community safe.
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Checking In with Catawba County
I enjoyed my tour of the new Manufacturing Solutions Center II in Conover last week. This state-of-the-art facility opened this year and includes a fabric formation lab, structural engineering testing area, and PPE/resource textile labs. It also houses four operating companies that have graduated from the MSC business incubator. Thanks to Jeff Neuville and Tony Whitener for the tour, and thanks to Conover Mayor Kyle Hayman, Councilman Bruce Eckard, and Manager Tom Hart for joining me.
Later, I joined Catawba County Sheriff Don Brown, District Attorney Scott Reilly, Maiden Chief of Police Tracy Ledford, Hickory Chief of Police Reed Baer, Catawba Chief of Police Brian Bixby, and Claremont Chief of Police Gary Bost for a law enforcement roundtable. I am grateful for the insight on the fentanyl crisis and other issues facing our community. Thank you to our law enforcement professionals who are fighting to keep us safe.
It was great to tour Corning’s new Trivium manufacturing campus in Catawba County last week. The fiber optic cable manufactured in Hickory will be sent nationwide to connect the unserved and underserved, helping to close the digital divide.
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Celebrating Tenth District Appointees to America's Service Academies
It is an honor to congratulate our newest Tenth District appointees to America’s military service academies. My Military Advisory Committee and I had the pleasure of speaking with Hailey Froh, who will be attending the US Air Force Academy, Chase Dixon, who is bound for the US Naval Academy, and Davis Withers, who will be attending the US Merchant Marine Academy. Good luck to these amazing young people!
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What I've Been Reading
3 generations have served at Catawba County Sheriff's Office Hickory Daily Record
I am grateful for the Harris family for their decades of service to Catawba County. Protecting and serving our community is a calling and we are fortunate that this calling runs in the family. Thank you to Ron, Rodney, and Christian for your selfless dedication.
East Lincoln Wins NCHSAA 3A Softball Championship NBC News
Congratulations to the East Lincoln High School softball team on bringing a state championship trophy home to Lincoln County! We are so proud of these hard-working young women and coaches.
Cherryville HS senior graduates with 13 years perfect attendance WSOC-TV
Congratulations to Cherryville High School graduate, Gage Vernon, on this outstanding achievement. The commitment necessary to reach this milestone is impressive and will no doubt serve him well in life.
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