Let's Catch Up on Some News, Shall We?

Someone got into my files and deleted my House of Representative Press Links, so I am having to rebuild from the bottom up. Gonna take some work and a lot of time. There are a lot of them. Anyway, here is what I got done today:

Today's News from the Lawmakers

Congressman Biggs Upholds President Trump’s Lawful Right to Declare a National Emergency
by: Andy Biggs (R-AZ, 5th)
March 26, 2019
The U.S. House of Representatives tried – and failed – to override President Trump’s veto on the resolution of disapproval of his national emergency for border security. Congressman Biggs voted to uphold President Trump’s lawful right to declare the national emergency and issued the following statement:

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Okay, let me get this straight: The House votes to enact a resolution disapproving of something the President did, and really expects the President to approve it? Hilarious!

Bergman Questions Top Defense Official on PFAS Contamination at Michigan Bases
by: Jack Bergman (R-MI, 1st)
March 26, 2019
"PFAS contamination is an emerging threat across the First District of Michigan and throughout the country. Every family has the right to know that the water they drink is clean and safe. I appreciate Acting Secretary Shanahan's statement today, and his commitment to addressing this issue. With multiple known PFAS contamination sites - including Alpena, Grayling, Marquette, and Escanaba - this emerging water crisis significantly impacts Michigan’s First District. Government at all levels, across the country, should work to address this epidemic and protect our impacted communities," said Bergman.

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Statement on Summary of the Mueller Report
by: Joyce Beatty (D-OH, 3rd)
March 25, 2019
“This is a time for full transparency, and a summary report is not sufficient. The American people want the full report. That is why I join my Democratic and Republican colleagues in calling on Attorney General Barr to release Special Counsel Mueller’s entire report and all of its findings.

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Bishop Statement on Attorney General Barr’s Summary
by: Joyce Beatty (D-OH, 3rd)
March 25, 2019
Barr made his summary known via a letter, in which it is stated that “the Special Counsel’s investigation did not find that the Trump campaign or anyone associated with it conspired or coordinated with Russia in its efforts to influence the 2016 U.S. presidential election.”

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Now, can we please move on?

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BILIRAKIS AND CARTWRIGHT INTRODUCE BILL TO HELP AMERICANS AFFORD PET MEDICATIONS
by: Gus M. Bilrakis (R-FL, 12th)
March 8, 2019
The Fairness to Pet Owners Act allows pet owners to receive a copy of their pets’ prescriptions without having to request it, pay an extra fee for it, or sign a waiver or liability disclaimer. That way, they can decide to buy their pets’ medications at their local or online pharmacy, a big box retailer, or another location of their choosing.

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