News from Congressman Arrington

NEWS FROM WASHINGTON AND ACROSS WEST TEXAS

Dear Friend,

With President's Day upon us, I find myself reflecting upon our nation's founding fathers and the principles that established these United States. Freedom and boundless opportunity are the core of American ideals. Socialism is a failed ideology that will rob our citizens of their freedom and destroy our country. We must condemn socialism in every form lest we consign the next generation of Americans as wards of the state.

Below you will find a recap of last week and to ensure you're receiving the latest updates from Washington and across West Texas I encourage you, and all of our fellow West Texans, to follow me on Twitter and Instagram and like my page on Facebook.

The President's FY2021 Proposed Defense Budget Reduces B-1B Fleet in Transition to B-21

Now more than ever, our military needs additional combat power to meet the threats identified in the National Defense Strategy and, as a result, both the Air Force and Congress understand the need to accelerate the deployment of the new B-21 Raider as a fundamental part of that mission. Ultimately, Congress is responsible for establishing the budget; therefore, I will be closely reviewing the administration’s recommendation and analyses and working with them to arrive at the right resources and plan for transitioning from the B-1 to the B-21 bomber in a way that ensures the most cost-effective strategy for defending our nation, the highest safety for our airmen, and the least disruption to base operations. To read my full statement and hear my thoughts click here or the image below.

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West Point Appointment 

I was honored to have the privilege of informing Sam Aycock of All Saints Episcopal in Lubbock that he has been appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point for the class of 2024. Born only months after 9/11, Sam was born to be a freedom fighter. To watch our phone call and Sam's reaction, click here or the image below.

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National Rural Health Association's 2020 Policy Institute

I had the pleasure of speaking at the NRHA's 2020 Policy institute this week about the unique healthcare challenges rural communities face. If we are going to maintain the ability to feed and clothe our own people and fuel the American economy, we need a strong and sustainable rural healthcare system.

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Special Olympics

A highlight of my week was meeting Shelby who is a Houston Rodeo champion and Special Olympics athlete. I’m inspired by the Special Olympic's mission of community inclusion and the opportunities they provide. 

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Happy Birthday, Texas Tech!

There was no better way to celebrate 97 years of Fearless Champions than beating TCU by nearly 50 points on Tuesday. Happy birthday to my alma mater and congratulations to the Red Raider Men's basketball team on an exciting win.

Please know, it is an honor to be your Representative. Feel free to reach out to my office and let me know how I can best serve you, and please forward this newsletter to our fellow West Texans and encourage them to sign up here for this weekly update.

Your friend and fellow West Texan,

Jodey C. Arrington
Member of Congress

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