John,
Good afternoon and welcome to our Weekend
Update.
This week, I joined the "National Report"
on Newsmax to discuss various issues, including the FBI's
raid of Mar-a-Lago. Like many Americans, I believe the whole situation
was outrageous. Conversations were taking place, and it seemed as if
President Trump, the secret service, and his staff were fully
cooperating with the archives that were claimed to be in lockdown at
the president's residence. But unfortunately, things went off the
rails at a certain point, and the Department of Justice decided to
take some very rash actions. To justify their outrageous actions, they
came up with a story about nuclear codes, which made ridiculous
headlines in the fake news.
There's one party here asking for full
disclosure, and that's President Trump's lawyers. Meanwhile, the DOJ
continues to present redacted materials and refuses to present the
evidence. I think that's pretty telling in itself. We also discussed
the Pennsylvania statewide elections and the importance of electing
Dr. Mehmet Oz to the U.S. Senate and Doug Mastriano as our next
Governor. Click
here or below to watch.
In other news, the Biden administration
keeps digging holes and implementing policies that will increase
inflation and hurt hardworking taxpayers.
On Wednesday, the Biden administration
announced plans to cancel $10,000 in federal student loans for
borrowers who earn less than $125,000 a year; couples who file taxes
jointly and earn less than $250,000 also will be eligible for debt
cancelation. And Pell Grant recipients, those from low-income
families, will be eligible for an additional $10,000 in debt relief,
for a total of $20,000.
This begs the question, why pay off your
self-imposed debt if Biden Democrats can get a hardworking American to
do it for you? Forgiving self-induced student debt is a moral hazard
for our country and will enhance inflation: another out-of-touch and
wasteful policy from Biden-Pelosi-Schumer Democrats.
This week was also the one-week
anniversary of Biden's disastrous and tragic withdrawal of troops from
Afghanistan. This was a mournful day for America, especially the
families of 13 of America's best lost in Afghanistan who gave their
lives helping people flee oppression and potential death. We must pay
honor to those who've made the ultimate sacrifice and to all those
military heroes who kept us safe from terrorists for so many years.
May God bless these great American heroes. Americans will never
forget: Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover, Marine Corps Sgt.
Johanny Rosario Pichardo, Marine Corps Sgt. Nicole L. Gee, Marine
Corps Cpl. Hunter Lopez, Marine Corps Cpl. Daegan W. Page, Marine
Corps Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David L.
Espinoza, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz, Marine Corps Lance
Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola,
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui, Army Staff Sgt. Ryan C.
Knauss, and Navy Hospital Corpsman Maxton W. Soviak.
Biden chose to observe the anniversary of
this tragic event by taping a comedy show with Jay Leno; the families
of these brave Americans deserve better. CNN interviewed Shana
Chappell, a Gold Star mother who lost two sons because of Biden's
Afghanistan withdrawal. Click
here or below to watch.
Around the District:
We started this week by joining Rusty
Fender for an appearance on this week's episode of "The Shale Gas
News." Besides all things shale, we talked about projects that have
cleaned up acid mine drainage in our region and the impact of some of
the taxes included in "The Inflation Reduction Act." "The Shale Gas
News" is heard every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 The Talker, 1510 AM,
1600 AM, 104.1 FM and Sundays on YesFM, as well as in the Williamsport
area on stations WEJS 1600 AM and 104.1 FM. The Shale Gas News is now
broadcasting in Bradford, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Luzerne,
Lycoming, Pike, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga and Wayne Counties, as
well as in greater central Pennsylvania.
On Tuesday, I joined The Sam Lesante
Show to discuss many important topics impacting the 9th
congressional district. Click
here or below to watch.
We then headed to Lehigh Hanson in
Evansville to see their large cement operation. Impressive company
with a great leadership team.
On Wednesday, I was invited by the
Northeast Manufacturers and Employers Association to take part in
their congressional luncheon. As a result, I had the opportunity to
discuss the ongoing climate of government with a room full of great
leaders and companies.
After our luncheon, I traveled to Berks
County to visit a significant employer in the district, EnerSys. I was
joined by our good friend Barry Schlouch and his wife Deb, EnerSys
president and CEO David Shaffer, and Senior VP and CTO Joern
Tinnemeyer. They showed me the great work they're doing right in Berks
County and how they're planning for the future.
Later that evening, we made our last stop
in beautiful Jim Thorpe in Carbon County. My great friend, Catherine
Jaindl-Leuthe, invited me to the Harry Packer Mansion, where they
celebrated its first anniversary of operation with the Carbon County
Chamber of Commerce. Always great to visit with our friend, Rep. Doyle
Heffley.
We then attended the Columbia-Montour
Chamber of Commerce, where I provided congressional updates to their
Bloomsburg members. I was glad to discuss issues such as the Inflation
Reduction Act, my service on the small business and foreign affairs
committees, and many other topics important to the chamber and its
members.
IN NEWS YOU WON'T HEAR IN THE
MAINSTREAM MEDIA: The Biden administration's student loan
bailout is not popular with many Americans, will increase the deficit,
and is a desperate attempt to buy votes and support. Biden and the
Biden Democrats are now facing backlash from
all sides on his terrible student loan bailout – including
liberal economists –
and for good reason.
So Biden and his administration took to
the airwaves to answer your most hard-hitting questions about his
regressive bailout for liberal elites:
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How much will it cost? Answer: No
idea.
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Who is going to pay for it? Answer: Who
cares.
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Does he have the authority to do it? Answer: Pass.
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Will it increase inflation and raise
tuition? Answer: Don't listen to
those pesky economists.
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Is this fair to people who did not attend
college? Answer: Whatever.
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So people who didn't attend college or sacrificed to pay off
student loans don't benefit at all? Answer: "Right."
In reality, Biden's bailout is inflationary, unfair, regressive,
and will
cost $300 billion paid for by the working and middle class. Voters
will remember in November.
Thank you, and keep up the faith and the fight,
Dan
Meuser
http://www.meuserforcongress.com/
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