IMPEACHMENT SHAM
Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats finally ended their obstruction of the Senate’s Constitutional duties — five weeks after their “urgent” need to impeach President Trump. If this witch-hunt demanded immediate action, then why did the Democrats take a month to hand over the Articles to the Senate? Why was it important to sideline legislative action in Congress for a single, hyper-partisan cause?
It’s because impeachment has backfired so badly that Democrats needed a month to strategize their next steps to smear President Trump, and prevent the Senate from holding a fair and rational trial.
The House impeachment managers took full advantage of the month-long “impeachment layover” to prepare. Given how tedious the Senate trial has been, it’s starting to seem like they could have used another month!
AROUND THE DISTRICT
Secretary of Defense Esper Visits NAS Pensacola
On Wednesday, January 22, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper met with first responders at NAS Pensacola, and thanked them for their bravery. Shortly after, Sec. Esper also met with Governor Ron DeSantis and Navy leadership at NAS Pensacola, and discussed what steps are being taken to ensure greater safety for the men and women of our armed forces.
Following the attack at NAS Pensacola, Secretary Esper has worked tirelessly to strengthen the safety and security of our military bases. His visit to NAS Pensacola reinforced his commitment to Northwest Florida’s military mission and the heroes who serve here.
I look forward to continuing to work with Secretary Esper and the Trump administration on protecting our servicemembers, and ensuring our military mission is safeguarded against any future threat.
For more:
DOD News — Jan 23, 2020
‘You Make Us ALL Proud,’ Esper Tells Pensacola First Responders
WEAR TV — January 22, 2020
Saudi students no longer restricted to NAS Pensacola, classroom training resumes
UWF CYBERSECURITY GRANT
In an increasingly digitized world, America’s cybersecurity network is essential to our national defense — and Florida is once again leading the way. Congratulations to the University of West Florida, which recently earned a $2.4 million grant to prepare cybersecurity students for jobs in the workforce. The National Science Foundation ‘CyberCorps Scholarship for Service’ grant will provide 23 undergraduate and graduate students with scholarships, allowing them to fill a growing, nationwide need for cybersecurity professionals.
Northwest Florida has always been home to some of the greatest military personnel our country has to offer, and this grant will allow us to stay on the cutting edge of national defense.
For more:
UWF Newsroom — January 21, 2020
UWF awarded prestigious grant to prepare the next generation of cybersecurity professionals
MARINE CORPS MARATHON
(Photo Credit: Devon Ravine, published in story below)
Terry Bruce dedicated his career to our country, serving in the Marine Corps in Desert Storm in 1991, before retiring from the Corps in 2015. But despite multiple knee surgeries and a quintuple bypass surgery, he still succeeded in running the Marine Corps Marathon this October. This is what toughness looks like!
For more:
Northwest Florida Daily News — January 23, 2020
Local veteran beats odds to complete Marine Corps Marathon
Miramar Beach Native at Australian Open
Northwest Florida has a history of producing world-class athletes, including Trent Richardson, Emmet Smith, Roy Jones Jr., and Bubba Watson. Recently, Miramar Beach native Alexa Guarachi advanced to the Tennis Australian Open. I wish Alexa the best, and look forward to seeing her results. Good luck!
For more:
Northwest Florida Daily News — January 23, 2020
Guarachi advances at Australian Open
GAETZ IN THE NEWS
Breitbart News — January 21, 2020
Matt Gaetz Scolds ‘Weak-Kneed’ GOP Opponents of DeSantis E-Verify Plan
“Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) is calling out by name the Florida Republicans who are opposing Gov. Ron DeSantis’s hugely popular mandatory E-Verify plan to ban employers from hiring illegal aliens over Americans.”
Fox News — January 20, 2020
Rep. Matt Gaetz: Establishment Dems are trying to keep Bernie Sanders ‘locked up’ in impeachment trial
“Sen. Bernie Sanders (l-VT), is hoping for a fast impeachment trial so he can resume his campaigning in Iowa ahead of the upcoming caucuses — but according to Rep. Matt Gaetz, (R-FL), the “establishment Democrats” are hoping to drag out the process and occupy the senator in order to hand the nomination to his opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden.”
Tallahassee Democrat — January 20, 2020
Matt Gaetz: The time is now for E-Verify across Florida
“Galvano has argued E-Verify will be costly and time-consuming for businesses. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Not only is E-Verify free, it processes applications quickly and efficiently. It is a simple step employers can (and should) take to ensure they are hiring legal employees.”
Pensacola News Journal — January 19, 2020
Gaetz applauded for defending Congress’ constitutionally obligated role
“Fortunately, we have a new, bipartisan group Congress men and women willing to challenge the foreign policy status quo on behalf of our taxpayers and our servicemembers. One of these is Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.).”
The Daily Caller — January 22, 2020
End Taxpayer Handouts For Wildlife-Killing Cyanide Bombs
“Thankfully, Mansfield did not receive a direct hit of sodium cyanide, but the exposure he did receive caused him to suffer debilitating health effects. He and his family have since become powerful advocates against M-44s. In response to this horrific incident, Wildlife Services instituted an ongoing moratorium on M-44 use on public lands in Idaho, and Congressmen Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Matt Gaetz (R-FL) introduced federal legislation to ban the use of sodium cyanide and another lethal poison, sodium fluoroacetate (more commonly known as Compound 1080), in the name of wildlife control.”
WHAT WE’RE READING
The Economist — January 18, 2020
Big Oil has a do-or-die decade ahead because of climate change
Wall Street Journal — January 23, 2020
Senators Dig In as Democrats Outline Trump Impeachment Case
Wall Street Journal — January 23, 2020
Three U.S. Firefighters Killed in Plane Crash Fighting Australian Wildfires
Washington Examiner — January 23, 2020
As US warns against spy threat, Chinese nationals keep getting arrested in Florida
Reason — January 22, 2020
Families Ask the Supreme Court to Stop Discrimination Against Religious Schools
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