In a matter of a few weeks, our economy went from churning along at historic
levels to, in some cases, shutting down altogether.
Monday, April 20, 2020
We Can’t Hold Our Economy Hostage
Dear John,
In a matter of a few weeks, our economy went from churning along at historic
levels to, in some cases, shutting down altogether. As our nation fights an
invisible enemy in the coronavirus pandemic, we can’t let the government double
down on this national emergency by shutting down Main Streets, killing our
economy, and bringing our way of life to a screeching halt.
Every day, I hear from more small businesses who are on the brink of throwing
in the towel and giving up altogether. Two weeks ago, I was pleased to support
an emergency relief loan program to give small businesses a needed boost.
Unfortunately, that funding ran out on Thursday. While we had additional
emergency funding set to inject into more small businesses that need it, Nancy
Pelosi and Washington Democrats balked. It’s unconscionable that Speaker Pelosi
is holding our small businesses hostage for her endless wish list of spending
and socialist policies. We need to ensure that any relief package includes more
funding for small businesses and the lenders that keep Main Streets surviving
and thriving. We need to provide more disaster relief, more funding for our
hospitals, and more resources for testing to keep Americans safe.
As a member of the Small Business Committee, I will keep fighting for our
workers and small businesses, and I will push for an immediate solution so we
can get our economy moving again. As theWall Street Journal editorial
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reported, we can’t afford to wait.
Making America A More Self-Reliant Nation
Ever since the coronavirus outbreak began, which has led to over 40,000
reported deaths in the U.S., I have insisted we will come out of this a
stronger, more resilient, self-reliant nation. I believe that now more than
ever. As details emerge, it becomes increasingly disturbing to learn what China
may have known about this virus much sooner than we previously thought.
Recently, the Associated Press issued a report alleging the Chinese government
may have waited on warning the public in an attempt to stave off hysteria.
I agree with my colleague Rep. Kevin McCarthy
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: “If there’s one thing that should unite America here, together, is that we
never let ourselves be in this position again, from critical minerals and other
ingredients that go into our medicines… We should have a coordinated effort
that takes all the supply chain out of China and brings it back to America,
exactly what President Trump has been trying to do.”
Looking Forward to the 8th District Convention on May 1st
I wrapped up my virtual tour of Republican Basic Political Operating Unit
(BPOU) conventions in the 8th Congressional District yesterday with
teleconference calls with delegates in Itasca and Beltrami counties.
Additionally, I recently participated in teleconferences with the Iron Range
delegation during a Minnesota Trump Victory meet-up and a tele-meeting with the
University of Minnesota-Duluth College Republicans. As I shared with all the
groups, we will come out of this stronger than ever before. We will lead the
way, creating products that are mined, manufactured, and made in America! I
look forward to joining delegates from around the 8th District on Friday
evening, May 1st, for the virtual Congressional District convention.
Minnesotans Continue to Answer the Call
As we continue to navigate the “stay at home” order from Governor Walz, it's
uplifting to hear about how our friends and neighbors in our part of Minnesota
are helping those in need. Here are just a few examples of how we are stepping
up to lend a helping hand:
* Hibbing Daily Tribune: Hibbing police prepare for COVID-19 | Free Press
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* DNT: Duluth company ‘rolling up sleeves’ to make hospital gowns
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* KBJR6: Community comes together to help those affected in Grand Marais
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Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Pete Stauber
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