Assistant Secretary Insular, Aviation, I-73, Veterans, Travel Ban, RECLAIM Act, Trumpcare

President Trump Nominates Doug Domenech as Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas
Aumua Amata (R - American Samoa, At Large)
June 27, 2017
"I am excited to announce that the President and I have selected Doug Domenech to lead the Administration’s initiatives in the insular areas," said Secretary Zinke. "Domenech’s passion for the people and priorities in the islands, and his previous service in state and federal government combine to make him the ideal candidate for this position."
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Reps. Slaughter, Higgins, Collins, and Reed Join Flight 3407 Families in Calling on Congress to Protect Aviation Safety Improvements
Tom Reed (R-NY, 23rd)
June 27, 2017
Representatives Louise M. Slaughter (NY-25), Brian Higgins (NY-26), Chris Collins (NY-27), and Tom Reed (NY-23) stood with Flight 3407 families and Capt. Tim Canoll, president of the Airline Pilots Association, and Jeff Skiles, first officer of the Miracle on the Hudson, in a bipartisan call for Congress to preserve hard-fought aviation safety improvements as the House prepares to consider Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization legislation. They voiced strong and united opposition to any effort to roll back flight safety rules.
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Rice, Graham Make Case for I-73 to DOT Secretary Chao
Tom Rice (R-SC, 7th)
June 27, 2017
“Now that we have the construction permit in hand I’m looking at every possible option for funding, from grants to appropriations to President Trump’s infrastructure package,” said Congressman Rice. “I’m leaving no stone unturned in advancing this project, so it was critical that the case for I-73 was made directly to Secretary Chao. I thank her for meeting with us and for her commitment to helping advance this project going forward.”
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Cotton, King, Roe, and Correa Introduce Veterans Heritage Firearms Act
Phil Roe (R-TN, 1st)
June 26, 2017
"Our World War II and Korean War Veterans risked their lives in foreign lands in defense of our freedoms. These firearms represent the sacrifices they made in the name of duty and are often treasured keepsakes," said Cotton. “We should do everything we can to make sure they stay that way. This bill would protect veterans and help preserve these historical artifacts."
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If the courts do not uphold the law, the Congress must act
Mike (AL) Rogers (R-AL, 3rd)
June 26, 2017
“However, there's a possibility our judicial system will fail to fully defend American sovereignty. In that case, I am working on legislation that would give the president broad authority to bar any person or group of people that could be members of or infiltrated by a terrorist organization. If the courts do not uphold the law, the Congress must act to protect American citizens.”
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RECLAIM Act Gains Ground in U.S. House
Harold Rogers (R-KY, 5th)
June 27, 2017
"I sponsored the RECLAIM Act to help revitalize coal communities all across the nation that have been devastated by the downturn of the coal industry," said Congressman Rogers. "Nearly 12,000 coal miners have been laid off in Eastern Kentucky over the last eight years. Families that relied on good paying jobs in the mines are now going bankrupt. Our small counties that once received sizable revenues from coal severence tax dollars are struggling to provide basic services. These are hardworking people who are looking for opportunities, and the RECLAIM Act stands to create thousands of good paying jobs in the communities that need it most."
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ROSEN STATEMENT ON REPUBLICANS’ DELAY OF SENATE TRUMPCARE VOTE
Jacky Rosen (D-NV, 3rd)
June 27, 2017
“The Senate GOP’s decision to postpone the vote on their dangerous version of Trumpcare does not mean that the fight to protect access to coverage for millions of Americans is over. Twenty-two million Americans stand to lose coverage if Republicans move ahead with their ruthless plan. The sad truth is that the GOP still refuses to work together with Democrats across the aisle to improve our healthcare system, instead threatening vulnerable Americans by stripping away their protections just so they can give a massive tax cut to the wealthy. The Senate Health Care Bill is a major step in the wrong direction, and I intend to fight for the tens of thousands Nevada patients and families who will suffer under this plan. ”
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