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Over the last few months, American mothers and parents everywhere have been in panic mode, scrambling to find baby formula after the Biden administration botched the crisis of its own creation. Adding insult to injury, a recent flood in Michigan has delayed the plant’s return to normal operations, delaying a return to normal supply. And if women didn’t already have enough to worry about, we’re now seeing a nationwide tampon shortage.
This situation begs the question: What does the nationwide tampon shortage tell us about the future of our economy?
One of the Biden administration’s first actions in office was to halt the Keystone XL Pipeline—shuttering domestic energy production, forcing thousands of American energy workers out of their jobs, and signaling a drastic shift in energy policy to the American people.
This week marks National Police Week, an annual recognition of the service and sacrifice of our men and women in law enforcement across the country. As the wife of a first responder, this week is a meaningful moment for me to pause and reflect on those who give so much to protect all of us each day.
During National Police Week, we take a moment to pause and honor the men and women of our law enforcement community who have given so much to keep us all safe. To don the badge is one of our nation’s highest honors, but one that comes with unique dangers that so few of us experience firsthand.
For those who risk their lives to protect our safety and the values we hold dear, thank you for all you do.
As the lone Florida Republican on the House Agriculture Committee, I have traveled across our district and great state to meet with producers to better understand their challenges and unique needs. Agriculture contributes a significant amount to Florida’s GDP—Florida’s number one economic driver in 2020, in fact—and I’m committed to ensuring our producers benefit from a strong domestic supply chain and a thriving economy.
For the last two years, the U.S. has grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated lockdowns, shutdowns, mandates, and public health orders. In Florida, we’re fortunate to have Governor DeSantis leading the way to keep Florida free and open, fighting back against the orders to which blue cities and states have become accustomed.
The past two years presented some very challenging situations for U.S. businesses, families and workers. Millions were locked down and forced to work remotely, and access to the internet and broadband infrastructure continues to be a critical underpinning of the U.S. economy and everyday life. According to Pew Research, nearly 90 percent of U.S. adults surveyed say “the internet has been essential or important for them during the coronavirus outbreak.” That is quite a testament to the reliance Americans have on the internet.
The last two years have tested us all. No part of American life has been left untouched or unchanged by this pandemic, forcing us to adapt and assimilate to a “new normal.”
We’ve learned how to stay safe and healthy, using the information and science available to us to make the best decisions for ourselves and our families. In Florida, we’ve been fortunate to forge ahead and resume our lives, even setting an example for other states.
Over the last year, it has been my honor to represent Florida's Third Congressional District in Congress. As we prepare to celebrate Christmas and ring in 2022, I'm reflecting with gratitude and joy to have been your voice in Washington, D.C.
While we still have a lot of work to do during the second session of the 117th Congress, I'm grateful to lead North Central Florida with its dozens of communities that inspire me and our team daily.
For almost two months, there has not been a day without reference to the Biden administration’s unilateral action to put the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on track to cost taxpayers in excess of $1 trillion.
The press and its inside-the-beltway, pro-poverty advocates curated a delicate and coordinated effort to ensure that people applaud this administration rather than question it. That appears to be the Biden way across myriad issues, including the crumbling supply chain, vaccine mandates, and our fledgling foreign policy.