Newsletter: And the Nominees Are...
Statement
"The Academy" handed out Oscars for best performances tonight, but I had several conversations this week that have led me to wonder, "Who should get the award for 'best big- government blunder' of the week?" And the nominees are
Tomah VA: Allegations of improper treatment of veterans at the Tomah VA have led many people to ask, "Who knew what when?" That is an ongoing debate, but just as important, I want to know "What can be done to ensure that this type of mistreatment does not continue?" Last week I told you I submitted a request to hold a field hearing in Tomah to the Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee. First thing Tuesday morning I was very pleased to learn that my request had been granted. I will keep you posted as the hearing details emerge. Meantime, please continue to share with me any information that you think may help us to better serve 7th District veterans.
Temporary Dream: As the DHS funding deadline approaches, Rachel and I weighed-in on the debate on Jose Diaz-Balart's MSNBC program. We need immigration reform in this country, and we still have a group of people in Congress who say, "let's work on a solution and get it done right." However, why did the President have to issue his executive overreach right after the election instead of working with the new American Congress? It is because he doesn't care about the people and the community; he cares about politics.
People leave countries where they don't have rule of law to come here because we do. Let's use our rule of law and do this the right way.
Another Obamacare "oops": In a Friday afternoon news dump, the Obama Administration revealed it sent 800,000 Obamacare enrollees incorrect tax forms. I discussed the latest Obamacare mishap with Kimberly Guilfoyle on Fox's "On the Record". Click on the image to watch the interview:
Honorable mention: I again joined Jose Diaz-Balart on his Spanish language Sunday show, "Enfoque". We had a great conversation about the top news stories of the week, but I couldn't resist having a little fun with the man who is the Spanish voice over my words.
I'll leave it up to you, the voters and constituents, to decide which one should get the award, but, I assure you, in all of these areas, I will continue to engage in the debate and work to be a part of the solution. Until next week
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