ACADEMY NIGHT
I have often mentioned how proud I am to nominate students from across Florida’s First District to America’s military service academies. It is truly one of the most rewarding parts of serving in Congress.
Many people have reached out and asked when I am holding another “Academy Night” — an informal, informational meeting about the service academy application process. I will be holding another Academy Night on Tuesday, September 8 — but in light of the pandemic, it will be held virtually. If you’re interested, please click on the flyer, or visit HERE for more information!
HONORING BRAVERY
Northwest Florida has a history of producing heroes. It is with great pride that I echo the praise conferred by the United States Coast Guard upon Asaih Williams, a nine-year-old boy who acted quickly and fearlessly to save his injured father at Pensacola Beach. His brave conduct is an inspiration.
I am proud to count Asaih as a constituent, and I’m inspired that he has demonstrated such admirable character at a very young age.
ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has taken great initiative in response to the economic impacts and job losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic, and many resources are available for Floridians during this unprecedented time:
- Click here for more information on PEUC applications.
- Click here for answers to frequently asked questions.
- Click here for information on available benefits.
- Click here for a guide on Reemployment Assistance.
- Click here to file a Reemployment assistance claim.
FLAG DELIVERIES
In an abundance of caution, we will be postponing flag deliveries until we can more permanently reopen our Washington, D.C. office. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
ARE YOU LISTENING?
Listen to my podcast, “Hot Takes with Matt Gaetz,” for a behind-the-scenes look into the latest news from the Washington swamp. Despite Congress being out of town this week, big things are still happening — don’t miss it!
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION
As Florida continues reopening its economy, click for further information on the status of Escambia, Okaloosa, Holmes, Santa Rosa, and Walton Counties:
Additionally, all of our local military installations are regularly updating their websites with details about base access (and more) due to the pandemic. For more information, visit:
POSSIBLE STORMS
My staff and I are monitoring Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Depression Fourteen (see here and here), either or both of which may track toward Northwest Florida. For more information, visit Hurricanes.Gov. As always, please stay prepared and safe!
GAETZ IN THE NEWS
Real Clear Politics — August 21, 2020
Twitter Goes Postal
The glaring double standard is not lost on Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz. “Technology companies shouldn’t be able to put their thumb on the scale and reshape speech in our country,” the Florida congressman shared in a statement.
Florida Daily — August 20, 2020
Matt Gaetz Backs Joe Neguse’s Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act
"I am proud to join Mr. Neguse and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to introduce the ACE Act, an important step forward in the fight against animal cruelty,” said Gaetz.
The Epoch Times — August 18, 2020
Twitter Permanently Suspends Account of Vocal Trump Supporter Bill Mitchell
"Features of technology should apply equally to people regardless of viewpoint,” Gaetz said when he announced that he was joining Parler.
Marijuana Moment — August 20, 2020
DEA’s Marijuana Delays Are Costing Americans Jobs, Bipartisan Lawmakers Say
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) tweeted: “Delays in approving grower applications for the manufacturing of research-grade marijuana have had potentially detrimental effects on Americans’ health. The DEA should move now to review applications for additional manufacturing licenses."
WHAT WE’RE READING
Washington Examiner — August 19, 2020
Ex-FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith pleads guilty in Durham investigation
The Federalist — August 17, 2020
New York Times Manipulates FBI Lawyer’s Guilty Plea To Hide Real Spygate News
NBC News — August 17, 2020
Former CIA officer charged with spying for China
Marijuana Moment – August 18, 2020
DEA’s Marijuana Delays Are Costing Americans Jobs, Bipartisan Lawmakers Say
Breitbart News — August 4, 2020
Chicago BLM Organizer Defends Looting: ‘That Is Reparations’
AP News — August 14, 2020
Feds say Yale discriminates against Asian, white applicants
Politico — August 14, 2020
The President Was Not Encouraging: What Obama Really Thought About Biden
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