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This week the House continued its efforts to protect life by passing legislation that would give states much-needed flexibility to prevent Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers from participating in their Medicaid programs. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that $390 million of the $450 million in taxpayer funds that Planned Parenthood receives annually is provided through Medicaid.
Over the past few months, extremely disturbing information has come to light about the activities of abortion providers and their sale of unborn children’s hearts and other organs for compensation. In light of those discoveries, states should have the right to decide whether their Medicaid funds support a provider whose atrocities have shocked our national conscience and devalued human life.
It is my belief that the health care needs of Americans are best served by receiving services from the over 13,000 Federally Qualified Health Clinics and Rural Health Clinics that do not provide abortion services.
Funding the Federal Government
On Wednesday the House passed legislation to fund the federal government through Dec. 11. I voted against this continuing resolution, because it did not allow Congress to make changes to the way money is spent or to alter the damaging policies of the Obama administration.
Much of the economic turmoil that has gripped this nation is the result of the federal government spending beyond its means. The appropriations process is an important tool for holding the vast federal bureaucracy accountable to Congress, and it is past time for the Senate to join the House in returning to regular order, including hearings, oversight and the elimination of wasteful spending on ineffective programs.
Justice for Victims of Iranian Terrorism
On Thursday I voted in favor of legislation that would forbid the lifting of congressionally-imposed sanctions on Iran until the country has paid all of the $43 billion in U.S. court-ordered damages it owes to victims of Iranian-backed terrorism.
The Iran nuclear deal will allow billions of dollars to flow into the Iranian economy through the removal of economic sanctions. According to the Treasury Department, It is expected that much of this windfall, roughly $100 billion, will end up in the hands of groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
While I don’t believe Iran should get a dime in sanctions relief, it certainly shouldn’t get any until it pays the billions it owes to the victims and their families.
Providing for the Common Defense of the United States
This week the House passed the conference report for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, which maintains the nation’s defense readiness and ensures the continued success of our military personnel by providing them with the best equipment, skills development and compensation.
President Obama has threatened to veto the legislation. It is unfathomable to me that the president would fail to guarantee our service men and women the resources they need to do their jobs. Providing for the common defense of the United States of America is the federal government’s primary responsibility.
Senior Benefits Workshop
On Friday, Oct. 16, I will host a benefits workshop for seniors from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Davie County Senior Center, 278 Meroney Street, Mocksville, NC 27028.
Local organizations as well as state and federal agencies will be available to answer questions and provide information on the benefits they have available for seniors, including the Social Security Administration; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; North Carolina Housing Finance Agency; Davie County Sheriff’s Department Fraud Unit; Davidson County Community College’s Davie Campus; Forsyth County Senior Services; Davie County Silver Sneakers; and American Red Cross.
As the open-enrollment period for Medicare approaches, this workshop will include timely information for beneficiaries and their families. The open-enrollment period will start on Oct. 15 and end on Dec. 7. This is the only time during the year, except in unique circumstances, when current Medicare enrollees are able to make changes to their existing coverage.
Seniors in North Carolina’s 5th District should make plans to join us and learn more about opportunities to help them have a healthier and happier retirement. For more information or to RSVP, please contact the Clemmons District Office at 1-866-677-8968.
What’s Coming Up
Next week the House will consider legislation to lift the crude oil export ban and legislation to prevent the imposition of harmful regulations on financial institutions providing mortgage services to consumers.
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