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Weekly Poll

I ask. You answer.

As we enter the fifth full week of the government shutdown driven by Senate Democrats, I want to remind everyone that House Republicans have acted responsibly to keep the government open. Unfortunately, Senator Schumer is still choosing to hold government funding hostage.

I joined a press release with the House Values Action Team to discuss the impact of the shutdown on our work to promote pro-family values.

House Values Action Team Chairman Robert Aderholt and VAT Members on Democrats Prolonging Shutdown for Leverage: “Every day under the Schumer Shutdown is worse for the American family.” | Congressman Robert Aderholt

Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) said: “Democrats shut the government down over the Affordable Care Act subsidies that are set to expire in December. These subsidies are a leftover provision from a COVID-era policy meant for the most vulnerable. In reality, Americans far beyond the poverty line are having their health plans subsidized by the federal government, costing taxpayers billions. Now, in order to reopen the government, progressives are demanding an extension of these subsidies at a cost of $500 billion. This is an unserious request and should not be attached to the question of reopening the federal government.” Read more here.

Discussing the Government Shutdown

I am making sure that people know where I stand on the government shutdown. I have spoken with local news outlets, radio stations, and podcasters about the importance of keeping the government open to ensure we can continue passing our appropriations bills. Tune in to my interviews here:

The Government Shutdown and the Miracle of the Southern Border | Outstanding Podcast

Government Shutdown  | Twin State News

Government Shutdown  | Super Talk

Impact of the Shutdown on Mississippi

The Democrats in the Senate have voted over a dozen times to keep the government closed. The actions of Chuck Schumer are being felt here in Mississippi. See the impact of the Democratic Government Shutdown on our state:

Celebrating October 31st

This week in 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg, Germany. Written in Latin and meant to spark conversation among scholars, the theses were translated into German, allowing the lay people to read and understand. This was the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. The tenets of the Reformation led to the idea of religious liberty, which is how the Pilgrims, the Puritans, and other religious groups from Europe gathered their ideas into what we know today as the United States of America.

Poll Results from Last Week

Last week, I asked if you support the continued government shutdown by Senate Democrats and 80% of you said no. Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X to stay up-to-date on my work serving you.