Weekly Wrap

February 17, 2023

This Week: At A Glance

Monday, Rep. Jen Kiggans  (VA-02) visited the USS Cole, based out of Norfolk. Nearly 23 years ago, the ship was the victim of a senseless terrorist attack. 

Tuesday, new inflation numbers were released showing that prices continued to rise in January, though slower than in December. As some of our women pointed out, it was also Valentine's Day, so if you thought flowers or dinner was more expensive this year, inflation is to blame. 

Wednesday, Senator Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL) was named the ranking member on the Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee. Katie is the first freshman senator ever appointed to the slot! This crucial committee oversees agencies tasked with keeping Americans safe and securing our Southern border. 

Thursday, new Reps. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) joined Speaker McCarthy and other colleagues for a tour of the Southern border. 

Jen and Lori both joined Winning For Women and other female leaders for a trip to the border in August. The impacts of the border crisis are felt around the country, including in Jen and Lori's districts. 

Also Thursday, President Biden gave remarks on the objects that have been shot down in U.S. airspace over the last week. Many were unimpressed with his lack of clarity, including Rep. Stephanie Bice (OK-05). 

In The News

• Iowa Capital Dispatch: Mike Pence, in Cedar Rapids, rallies Iowans against school gender affirmation policy
• Telegraph Herald: Hinson, Miller-Meeks tour dewatered Bellevue lock among stops
• NBC News: 'A serious committee': Lawmakers have high bipartisan hopes for China panel as tensions rise

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

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