Weekly Wrap

September 10, 2021

20 years ago, America experienced a tremendous tragedy, one that will never be forgotten. Tomorrow is an opportunity for us to pay tribute to the lives that were lost, give thanks for the first responders who saved so many, and honor the countless men and women who have defended our freedom every day since. 

This Week: At A Glance

Monday, Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03) and Rep. Young Kim (CA-39) celebrated the social and economic achievements of hard working Americans.

Also, Rep. Ashley Hinson (IA-01) reminded Iowans of the lifesaving effects of the COVID-19 vaccine. As Americans continue to engage in everyday life, W4W encourages you to talk to your doctor about getting vaccinated. Read more here. 

Tuesday, Rep. Stephanie Bice (OK-05) noted additional failures made by the Biden Administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. Now, thousands of Americans remain trapped under Taliban rule.  Read more here. 

Wednesday, Sen. Joni Ernst (IA) continued to apply pressure on the Administration to retrieve more Americans. While the Taliban remain in full control, American foreign policy appears in serious danger as China strengthens ties with terrorists. Senator Ernst continues to lead on these efforts. Read more here. 

Thursday, Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01) demanded a full investigation into the State Department's reason for blocking American-lead efforts to exit Afghanistan. Click here to read more.

Also, Rep. Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) highlighted a bipartisan bill with 34 senators who requested special funding for struggling veterans. Rep. Van Duyne also thanked all veterans who have served over the last twenty years. Click here to read more.

In The News

Axios: Biden to mandate COVID vaccines for federal workers, with no option for testing. President Biden on Thursday will sign an executive order requiring most federal employees to get the COVID vaccine, without the option of getting regular testing instead, according to a source familiar with the plans.

New York Times: Skilled Workers Are Scarce, Posing a Challenge for Biden’s Infrastructure Plan. The infrastructure bill that President Biden hopes to get through Congress is supposed to create jobs and spur projects for companies like Anchor Construction, which specializes in repairing aging bridges and roadways in the nation’s capital.

The Hill: House panel launches work on $3.5T spending package. The House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday kicks off a multiday markup of key elements of Democrats' $3.5 trillion social spending package.

Fox News: Biden broke campaign promise to not tax anyone making less than $400,000: Rep. French Hill  Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., while discussing the Democrats' massive spending plan, argued that President Biden already broke his campaign promise to not raise taxes on anyone making less than $400,000.

Radio Iowa: Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson targets Democratic ‘spending spigot’ during Cedar Rapids town hall. Rep. Ashley Hinson’s priorities in her first eight months representing Iowa’s 1st District have been “standing up for taxpayers, standing up for rural America and standing up for safety and security,” she said Wednesday.

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