| Ensuring Zero COVID-19 Relief Funds Go to Wuhan's Bio-agent Laboratory |
For years, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has sent U.S. tax dollars to Wuhan, China’s state-run bio-agent laboratory for dangerous and careless coronavirus research. President Trump announced he’s cutting those grants.
Last week, I proudly joined many colleagues urging leadership to ensure zero COVID-19 relief funds end up at this notorious lab.
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| The Communist Party of China Can Never Be Trusted |
We live in the greatest nation on Earth, and we will never leave the medical fate of Americans in the hands of bad actors like the Communist Party of China ever again. China's control and monopoly must end. Powerful and informative words from Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy!
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| Congratulating TX-36 U.S. Air Force Academy Graduates |
My hearty congratulations go to the five TX-36 2020 graduates of the U.S. Air Force Academy! Each year I'm honored to have a role in selecting our nation's future military leaders. I am proud of each of you as you begin your career in service to our great country. FLY – FIGHT – WIN!
L to R: 2nd Lt. Alexander Nguyen from Nassau Bay, 2nd Lt. Elizabeth Frakes from Clear Lake, 2nd Lt. Jordan Debranski from Orange, 2nd Lt. Khanh Nguyen from Pasadena, and 2nd Lt. Mariah Waters from Kountze.
2nd Lt. Alexander Nguyen will soon report to Dyess Air Force Base (AFB) in Abilene, TX, where he will perform temporary duties until he reports to Undergraduate Pilot Training.
2nd Lt. Elizabeth Frakes will serve as an Operations Research Analyst (61A) and plans to pursue a master's degree in Operations Research at the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterson AFB in Ohio.
2nd Lt. Jordan Debranski will serve at the 98th Flying Training Squadron at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado.
2nd Lt. Khanh Nguyen is one of the first Cadets in history to be commissioned into the U.S. Space Force and has been assigned to Vandenberg AFB in California to begin training as a Space Operator (13S).
2nd Lt. Mariah Waters was initially assigned to Grand Forks AFB in North Dakota to await Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Pilot Training; however, she has recently learned that she's been selected for a pilot slot and is awaiting further details on her new assignment.
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| Dentist Offices Reopened Just in Time |
I found myself in need of a root canal on Friday just as Texas dentist offices were reopening after more than a month.
The agreement on guidelines between Governor Abbott and the Texas Dental Association were finalized just in time!
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| CBP Officers Continue to Protect U.S. Borders |
Earlier this week, CBP officers seized more than $4 million worth of heroin and methamphetamines. These brave men and women continue to work around the clock to protect America’s sovereignty and citizens.
To read CBP's full press release, please click here.
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| Americans Deserve Truth and Justice |
The American people deserve to know the truth and see justice come to those who violated our laws in their attempt to undo the 2016 election! Rep. Jim Jordan is exactly right – if they can do this to one of the highest-ranking officials in our government, imagine what they can do to you and your family!
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| Joining the David Webb Show |
Early Friday morning, I joined the David Webb Show on SiriusXM to discuss rural hospitals being granted eligibility to participate in the SBA's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), reopening the economy, America's dependency on China, Congress getting back to work, and much more.
Listen to my entire interview below!
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| Texas Begins Phase One of Reopening the Economy |
The first phase to reopen Texas officially began on Friday, May 1.
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| NASA Engineers Create New COVID-19 Ventilator |
In just 37 days, the incredible minds at NASA have created a new ventilator specifically designed to treat COVID-19 patients. This groundbreaking work being done by our NASA engineers will save many lives!
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| Speaker Pelosi Contradicts Herself |
So, the person who heavily scrutinized the President, calling him a racist and xenophobic, for halting travel from China months ago now says he didn’t ban travel enough?
The lengths that the Left will go to blame Donald Trump is RIDICULOUS.
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| Is the "Deep State" Real? |
Although we don’t hear much about this issue anymore, it’s one of the biggest scandals in the history of our country. Take a look and decide for yourself whether there’s a “Deep State” considering that NO ONE has ever been indicted or prosecuted for any of this.
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| FYI: TxDOT Closes Dam B Bridge |
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has closed the Highway 190 Dam B Bridge for repairs. All travelers will be rerouted to take Recreational Road 255 to the north. Drivers can also use Farm to Market Road 1013 to the south in order to cross the Neches River.
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| Harris County Sheriff's Office Releases Criminals |
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is no excuse for law enforcement to be releasing criminals back into our communities! The safety of the American people should always be paramount. The Harris County Sheriff's Office should rethink this decision.
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| President Trump Unveils Plan to Protect America's Seniors |
On Thursday, President Trump unveiled his plan to protect America's seniors during the ongoing global health pandemic and beyond.
Read the details of the President's proclamation below!
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| ICYMI: The CDC Updates List of COVID-19 Symptoms |
The CDC has updated their list of COVID-19 symptoms. It's important to know the indicators for this virus so we can continue to halt its spread while safely reopening the economy.
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| COVID-19 Call Centers |
If you're experiencing flu-like symptoms (fever or cough), shortness of breath, or believe you've been exposed to the novel coronavirus, please call your county's COVID-19 call center.
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| Current COVID-19 Numbers in the U.S. |
As of May 2, 2020, the current number of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths in the U.S. are as follows:
Total Cases: 1,092,815
Total Deaths: 64,283
These numbers have most likely changed as more tests are becoming available each day. You can keep track on the CDC's webpage below.
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| Stay Tuned to the CDC's Website |
Remember you can always find current information and guidance on COVID-19 by visiting the CDC's regularly updated website.
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| Stay Updated on COVID-19 Cases in Texas |
To view the latest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Texas or get answers to Texas-specific questions or concerns, please visit the Texas Department of State Health Services' website below.
You can also contact them by calling (877) 570-9779 or by emailing coronavirus@dshs.texas.gov.
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