August 16, 2022
Dear Friend,
Last week, the F-B-I raided the Florida estate of President Donald Trump to conduct what would become a 9-1/2 hour search. Was there an imminent national security threat posed by documents stored at Mar-a-Lago? That is one of a number of questions that need to be answered. On Friday, I joined colleagues on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence to demand the F-B-I explain why this raid was carried out. It is long past time for the F-B-I to recognize the oversight authority of the Intelligence Committee.
To watch an excerpt of the news conference, please click HERE. To watch the full video, Click HERE. |
H.R. 5376, The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
On Friday, I voted NO on the House and Senate Democrats' radical tax and spending bill.
While hardworking Americans struggle to make ends meet, the radical left decided to rush through this massive tax and spending bill during a recession. This extreme legislation weaponizes the IRS against Americans and small businesses, imposes punitive taxes, gives Billions of dollars in Green New Deal subsidies, and further increases 40-year high inflation through more reckless spending.
To read more about H.R. 5376, please click on the link.
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Mississippi's defense manufacturers play a leading role in meeting the U.S. Military's need for cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art equipment. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS), located in Shannon and Iuka, employ Mississippians who expertly develop and deliver the systems and products that provide critical support to America's defense. I have met with their leadership and team members and cannot be more pleased with their steadfast commitment to excellence.
“Over the past two decades, GA-EMS has created the most comprehensive Manufacturing Center of Excellence in the Northeast Mississippi region to drive best practices, processes, training, and support across all GA-EMS facilities,” said Scott Forney, president of GA-EMS. “We have over 340 highly skilled employees and more than 708,000 square feet of state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the region to provide specialized machining, fabrication, test, and production capabilities to meet increasing demand. The Center is now an integral part of our company’s product and service portfolio, and is dedicated to delivering the highest quality, most reliable technologies, components, and system solutions to support the warfighter and defend our nation for the decades to come.”
As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I am proud of Mississippi's aerospace and defense industry and the great accomplishments they have achieved to help keep America safe.
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I am pleased to introduce you to L.C. Gladney, who celebrated his 98th birthday this summer! The Okolona native is a World War II Veteran. In 1943, Mr. Gladney entered the U.S. Army and, shortly thereafter, was deployed to Europe. He remembers well the long nights close to the front lines. "At times, it was scary," Gladney said. "We didn't get much sleep, but catnaps helped keep us going. During the war, I helped to build roads and bridges. My duties also included guarding prisoners."
After the war, Mr. Gladney returned to Mississippi and reunited with his parents and fifteen brothers and sisters. Throughout his long life, farming has been a mainstay. For more than 50 years, Mr. Gladney has raised crops with his son-in-law, Odell Bowens. Last year, Mr. Gladney decided to retire, but he still rides to the fields with Odell on a daily basis. Carol Bowens, Mr. Gladney's daughter, said she is thankful for her father's longevity and good health.
L.C. Gladney, Carol Bowens, and Odell Bowens |
Recently, it was an honor to meet with the family of the late World War II Veteran William E. Tabor, Jr. We had the privilege to present Bill and Mary Tabor with a Certificate of Posthumous Promotion, appointing CPL Tabor to the rank of SGT in the U.S. Army.
In the summer of 1941, Mr. Tabor joined the U.S. Army and was sent to the Philippine Islands and stationed at Clark Field, Manila. He was among the thousands of service members sent to defend the Bataan Peninsula. On April 9, 1942. Mr. Tabor became a Prisoner of War (POW) for three years and five months, surviving the Bataan Death March and Malaria. He was honorably discharged in May 1946. Mr. Tabor's service to America will always be remembered. |
Listening to our constituents in Tupelo
Mississippi State Senator Chad McMahan
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Thanks for reading,
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Rep. Trent Kelly (MS-01)
Member of Congress
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