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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

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    Senator Markwayne Mullin and Gen. CQ Brown Visit McAlester Army Ammunition Plant

    U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) recently accompanied Gen. CQ Brown, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on a visit to the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP) in Oklahoma. MCAAP, the largest storage site for conventional ammunition in the Department of Defense, plays a crucial role in the nation's defense efforts, employing over 1,890 civilian personnel.Senator Mullin expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to showcase McAlester's contributions to national security, stating, “Today, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff had the opportunity to witness...

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    Congressman Josh Brecheen Votes to Protect Americans’ Data from Communist China Influence

    Washington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen has taken a stand to protect Americans' data from the influence of Communist China by voting for H.R. 7521, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.In a statement following his vote, Congressman Josh Brecheen emphasized the importance of the legislation in safeguarding American interests. He stated, "Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution gives Congress the power to ‘regulate Commerce with foreign Nations.’ China represents the most dangerous foreign security threat to America. I am greatly...

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    Congressman Josh Brecheen Reacts to President Biden’s State of the Union Address

    Washington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen reacted strongly to President Biden's recent State of the Union Address. In a statement released following the address, Congressman Brecheen criticized the President's speech, stating, "Tonight’s State of the Union Address showcased yet again that President Biden remains blind to what many Americans clearly see: his policies are dangerous and destructive. He should have used this opportunity to take responsibility for our historically high inflation, out-of-control Southern border, rampant crime, weakness on the world stage, and...

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    Congresswoman Bice Votes for the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024

    Washington, D.C.- Today, the House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, a significant piece of legislation encompassing various appropriations bills. According to Congresswoman Bice, the Act includes targeted cuts to non-defense programs and aims to reduce spending responsibly.In her statement, Congresswoman Bice emphasized the importance of addressing the increasing national debt. She stated, “Over the last few years, we have seen drastic increases in spending and a skyrocketing national debt. This year’s first six appropriations bills...

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    Congressman Josh Brecheen’s Bill to Empower Border Patrol Agents to Defend the Homeland Passes House of Representatives

    Washington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen's bill H.R. 4467, The DHS Border Services Contracts Review Act, successfully passed in the House of Representatives today. The bill aims to ensure responsible spending of taxpayer dollars on government contracts for services at the Southern border."This bill is needed so that we ensure our border patrol agents are empowered to focus their time on defending the homeland, while we also safeguard Americans’ taxpayer dollars from potential waste. I am happy to see that this commonsense legislation passed the House of...

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    February Town Hall Recap: Congressman Josh Brecheen Engages with Constituents on Key Issues

    Congressman Josh Brecheen recently completed a series of 18 in-person town hall meetings across various cities in Oklahoma, engaging with a total of 1,017 constituents. The meetings covered a range of topics, including concerns about the national debt, border crisis, and more.During these town hall meetings, Brecheen addressed various pressing issues, with a particular focus on fiscal responsibility and national security. As reported by the Muskogee Phoenix, Brecheen discussed budget, border, and defense matters at one of the town hall events. He also emphasized the...

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    Congressman Josh Brecheen in The American Conservative: To Solve Inflation, Heed the Founding Fathers’ Advice

    Congressman Josh Brecheen, in an op-ed for The American Conservative, highlighted the dire financial situation faced by the United States. He pointed out that "annual interest payments on the debt are expected to exceed the cost of our nation’s entire defense budget in 2024," and warned of the predicted annual deficit reaching $2.6 trillion by 2034.Brecheen also raised concerns about the nation's skyrocketing debt levels, stating that "each citizen now owes the federal government a check for over $101,000." He emphasized the urgency of the situation by mentioning that the...

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    ICYMI: Bice Introduces Bill to hold Secretary Mayorkas Accountable for Late Border Numbers

    Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05) has introduced a new bill, the Timely Reporting Act, aimed at ensuring accountability and transparency in the reporting of monthly border encounter statistics. The legislation would require Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to release the border encounter numbers within the first 7 days of each month, with consequences for delays in reporting.Under the Timely Reporting Act, if Secretary Mayorkas fails to release the figures on time, the Office of the Secretary of Homeland Security will face a 25% salary cut. Congresswoman...

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    Bice Speaks on the House Floor in Favor of Impeaching Secretary Mayorkas

    Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Bice has voiced her support for the impeachment of Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas during her recent speech on the House Floor. The articles of impeachment have already passed the House, and now the Senate must proceed with a formal impeachment trial.In her remarks, Congresswoman Bice expressed the gravity of the situation, stating, "This is one of the most solemn and consequential actions the U.S. House of Representatives can take, and I do not take it lightly." She went on to highlight the failures of Secretary Mayorkas in upholding border...

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    Congressman Josh Brecheen Votes to Impeach Secretary Mayorkas Again

    Washington, D.C. – In a historic move, Congressman Josh Brecheen has voted for the second time to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The House of Representatives has passed the vote, signaling growing discontent with Mayorkas' handling of the border crisis."The situation at our border is a crisis of Secretary Mayorkas' own making. Mayorkas has thumbed his nose at the Constitution since day one and there are at least seven known statutes of federal law that he is willfully ignoring. I now urge the Senate to take immediate action and...

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