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Last Monday, the Obama Administration issued the latest in a series of delays of the ObamaCare law. In 2013, in response to intense pressure from businesses across the country who would be forced to cut hours and incur damaging fees under the employer mandate, the President announced he would push back the implementation date for all businesses by one year.
Our fishing industry is part of our cultural identity in South Alabama. We need to do our best to manage these valuable natural resources for future generations to enjoy – it’s one of the primary reasons I was excited to join the House Natural Resources Committee as a newly sworn-in Member of Congress.
One of the greatest joys I have been privileged to experience in my lifetime is the miracle of birth. As the parents of four wonderful children, Rebecca and I have been blessed to watch our children grow and mature into talented and unique individuals. More than anything, this has reinforced my strong belief that every life is truly precious.
Recently, reports began surfacing of the possibility that the United States Navy could cut its order of Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) by 20 vessels. These ships, built in part by Austal USA right here at home in South Alabama, represent over 4,000 jobs in our community and huge investments in capital.
When the Founding Fathers formed our government, they put in place a series of checks and balances to ensure that no one branch could become too powerful and overwhelm the will of the people. The Legislative Branch, of which I am a newly sworn-in Member, is entrusted with the responsibility to conduct oversight on the Executive Branch.
Last month, the voters of Alabama’s First Congressional District entrusted me with a solemn responsibility: to be their voice in the United States House of Representatives in a time of bloated budgets, sluggish economic growth, and continued encroachment on personal liberties from Washington. This week, my staff and I wasted no time getting to work on behalf of South Alabama.