On January 11^th, 1989, in his farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office, President Reagan spoke of how – through a resurgence of national pride – America’s spirit had returned. He offered what he called “lesson number one about America: All great change in America begins at the dinner table.” I agree with that sentiment wholeheartedly. We have seen that change come from millions of dinner tables across the nation within the past week, and I believe – as I am sure you do – that we are amid a new resurgence of national pride. This resurgence is very much overdue – that much is abundantly clear. With President Trump back at the helm come January, and Republicans having secured majorities in the People’s House and the United States Senate, America will be on a better and more prosperous path.

In his remarks on Tuesday of this week, Speaker Johnson laid out our plan for the road ahead:

Republicans in the House and Senate have a mandate. It’s true, it was a decisive win across the nation. The American people want us to implement and deliver that America First agenda, and we must do that while we have that energy and that excitement, beginning on the very first day of the Congress in the new year.

Here are just a few of the priorities that we will look to tackle:

• Securing the border.
• Lowering costs for gas and groceries.
• Unleashing American energy dominance.
• Safeguarding education freedom.
• Bolstering America’s economic prowess.

Of course, there remains a great deal of work left to complete before the 118^th Congress ends, and I’m laser focused – and still working as hard as I can – to deliver for you.

60^th Presidential Inauguration Information

On Friday, January 20, 2025, the 60^th Presidential Inauguration will be held in Washington, D.C. I have received many inquiries about requesting tickets to this event, and today, I’m pleased to share an update with you. For those who will reside in the new 5^th District – that will come into effect in January of next year – you are now able to request tickets to the swearing-in ceremony. Please note that the deadline for submitting a request for tickets is Friday, December 6, 2024.

For more information, click here.

New Scam Alert

Scammers are at it again. Health insurance scams are coming into full view as the open enrollment period steadily approaches. BlueCross and BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) has recently published some helpful information on how to identify and avoid common health insurance scams. Per BCBSNC, these scams are designed to steal sensitive personal and financial information – or even deceive victims into paying for fraudulent health insurance plans.

To learn more, click here.

A Helpful Reminder

My district offices in Boone and Clemmons are continuing to assist those who need help with FEMA and other federal agencies following Hurricane Helene. If you have any issues with the federal government, please contact my offices in Boone or Clemmons – my staff stand at the ready to assist you. Below, you’ll find the telephone numbers for both offices:

Boone: 828-265-0240 | Clemmons: 336-778-0211

Quote of The Week

“The beginning is the most important part of the work.”

-Plato

 Have a blessed weekend,