Robin and I are continuing to pray for the innocent lives that were tragically taken at the Tree Of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.
Places of worship are sacred, and senseless acts of violence such as this are acts of pure evil. Our thoughts remain with the victims, their families, as well as the Jewish community and entire city of Pittsburgh.
In Grovetown, I had the opportunity to host a World War II veterans’ appreciation event alongside my friend and colleague, Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10).
Our World War II veterans are amongst the bravest heroes this nation has ever seen and they truly represent the Greatest Generation! Thank you to all of those in attendance and Grovetown High School for opening their doors to our community and our local World War II veterans.
During the 115th Congress, my colleagues and I have been working hard to pass meaningful legislation aimed at improving the lives of our veterans. With over 20 bills signed into law and nearly 50 more passed in the House of Representatives, we will continue our efforts to ensure that those who have defended our country receive the best possible care.
I also spoke at the Augusta Lions Club meeting to give an update on my work on behalf of Georgia’s 12th District, our plan for successfully tackling our “Better Way” agenda, and how we are “Better Off Now”.
Thanks for having me!
The October Jobs Report was recently released by the U.S. Department of Labor, and the U.S. economy added 250,000 jobs last month alone, significantly exceeding expectations!
We are continuing to see positive results like this all over the country thanks to tax reform and pro-growth policies taking effect.
To keep the good news rolling, Georgia has been named as the best state in the country to do business in for the sixth consecutive year by Site Selection Magazine.
A big congratulations to Governor Nathan Deal for his tremendous leadership on behalf of our great state.
In Claxton, I attended the Evans County Farm Bureau meeting where I gave an update on the 2018 Farm Bill.
As a conferee on the Farm Bill Conference Committee, I will continue to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and advocate for Georgia-12 priorities throughout this process. It is imperative that we complete a bold and effective farm bill that provides a stronger safety net for our farmers and ranchers.
I also stopped by the Augusta Rotary Club meeting to say hello to some familiar faces.
With such a rich history, the Rotary Club of Augusta is constantly giving back to our community and I thank them for all of their hard work.
Ongoing recovery efforts are still in progress during the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, and a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opened earlier this week in Laurens County. This DRC will provide residents an opportunity to meet face-to-face with representatives from the State of Georgia, FEMA, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), as well as other federal partners.
Eligible applicants can register for assistance by calling: (800) 621-3362, or applying online at: disasterassistance.gov. The TTY number is 1-800-462-7585 for those who are speech or hearing-impaired. Survivors who are unable to register for assistance before visiting a DRC are welcome to use the center’s phone banks and computers.
I was thankful for the opportunity to spend some time with a few of our family’s little trick-or-treaters on Halloween.
I hope you had a great day with you and yours.
Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office? I just announced my 2019 Spring Internship Program for my Washington D.C. and Augusta offices and I encourage all interested candidates to take a look at the application HERE.
With Veterans Day approaching, please take some time this weekend to thank one of our brave veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces for all they have done to protect our nation and the freedoms we all hold so dear.
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Sincerely,
Rick Allen
Member of Congress |