From the beginning of our great nation, we have confronted many challenges. This year is no different. I hope we all make time this Independence Day to reflect on our founding principles and the freedoms that give our country the strength to overcome the trials we have faced, making the United States the greatest nation in the world.

Even though our independence has been challenged these last few months during the COVID-19 pandemic, let us all challenge ourselves to overcome the hardships we have experienced and work towards the great American recovery. I want to give a special thanks to all the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who have fought to preserve these incredible freedoms. Happy Independence Day! 

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Community Updates

• This week, the House and Senate passed an extension to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to provide small businesses additional time to apply for a PPP loan. The application period will be extended until August 8th. Click here for more information on how to apply. 
  
  
• The Treasury Department and the IRS are encouraging tax payers to file their taxes by July 15th. Due to COVID-19, the original tax filing and payment deadline for 2019 was postponed from April 15th to July 15th, but it will not be postponed again. Individual taxpayers unable to file by July 15th should request an extension of time to file to October 15th.
  
  
• This week, Walmart announced they will hire over 6,000 veterans in Louisiana as a part of their 'Veterans Welcome Home Commitment.' Click here for more information about these opportunities for our veterans. 
  
  
• As of June 26, FEMA, HHS, and the private sector combined have coordinated the delivery of, or are currently shipping: 167.1 million N95 respirators, 682.5 million surgical masks, 27.3 million face shields, 299.2 million surgical gowns/coveralls and over 17.1 billion gloves.
  

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God Bless,