Friday, August 28, 2015

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Tuesday, August 25, 2015

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Thursday, August 20, 2015

InstaPoll: Defunding Planned Parenthood

Congressman Randy Forbes

 

 

Recently, undercover videos were released by the Center of Medical Progress showing Planned Parenthood officials discussing obtaining and processing fetal tissue from abortions to be used for research. In response, the House Judiciary Committee and the House Energy and Commerce Committee have launched investigations into the allegations that Planned Parenthood violated federal law by profiting from this transfer of tissue from unborn children.  Among other things, federal law prohibits, "alteration of the timing, method, or procedures used to terminate the pregnancy" if that alteration is made "solely for the purposes of obtaining the tissue."

Additionally, many lawmakers have called for the government to halt public funding for Planned Parenthood, and instead funnel those federal funds to clinics that can provide a range of health services to women while also respecting the sanctity of life.  Legislation has been introduced both to institute a one year moratorium on Planned Parenthood funding, as well as to permanently ban federal government funding for the organization. 

In the meantime, thirteen states have opened their own investigations into their local Planned Parenthood centers, while several are working to cut off state funding by ending their contracts with Planned Parenthood for services to state residents covered by Medicaid. The Administration, however, has warned states looking to defund the program that they may be in violation of federal law.

Congressman Forbes is a cosponsor of both a moratorium and a permanent ban on federal government funding for Planned Parenthood, and has joined his colleagues in sending a letter to Attorney General Lynch, calling for a full investigation into Planned Parenthood's actions.


Question of the Week:
In light of investigations over allegations that Planned Parenthood profits from fetal tissue sales, do you support halting public funding for the organization?

(  ) Yes.
(  ) No.
(  ) I don't know.
(  ) Other.

Take the Poll here

Find the results of last week's InstaPoll here.

 

 
 

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Monday, August 17, 2015

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Thursday, August 13, 2015

Supporting our military and veterans

Congressman Randy Forbes

 

 

At the end of June, reports surfaced highlighting the severe mismanagement of funds at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These reports re-ignited an ongoing national discussion over whether the President and his Administration are doing enough to support veterans and active duty servicemembers.

Those who applaud the Administration's efforts point to the fact that last year, in response to similar reports of mismanagement within the VA, Congress passed, and the President signed into law, the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act to provide better care for veterans and increase accountability at the VA. Veterans Affairs Secretary McDonald has also said the agency has made significant progress in the past year.

Those who believe the Administration has shown a lack of support for both our veterans and the men and women currently serving in the military, point to the fact that an enormous claims backlog still exists at the VA and many veterans continue to wait to receive the care they need and deserve. Additionally, the U.S. military has faced six years of drastic cuts under this Administration –  in fact, a few weeks ago, the Army announced plans to shrink to 450,000 active soldiers, its smallest size since World War II. Just this year, the President has threatened to veto the national security budget unless domestic agencies like the IRS and EPA receive the funding levels desired by the Administration.

As Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, Congressman Forbes has been a leading voice in the House of Representatives on the importance of adequately equipping servicemembers, caring for veterans, and strengthening national security.


Question of the Week:
 In your view, is this Administration doing enough to support our military, veterans, and active duty servicemembers?


(  ) Yes.
(  ) No.
(  ) I don't know.
(  ) Other.

Take the Poll here

Find the results of last week's InstaPoll here.

 
 

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Monday, August 10, 2015

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Friday, August 7, 2015

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Thursday, August 6, 2015

Wireless taxes and fees

Congressman Randy Forbes

 

 

The average American pays an estimated tax rate of 17% in combined federal, state, and local taxes and fees each month on wireless services, according to the Tax Foundation's Wireless Taxation in the United States, 2014 report. The impact of these taxes and fees are widespread for many Americans, as cell phones are increasingly their sole means of communication and connectivity. According to the Pew Research Center, as of January 2014, 90% of American adults have cell phones and about two-in-five U.S. households were "wireless-only" households.

Recently, a bill was introduced in the House of Representatives to attempt to address this issue. The Wireless Telecommunications Tax and Fee Collection Fairness Act, H.R. 1087, prohibits state and local governments from tacking on any new taxes and fees on specific communications services, such as wireless, for five years.  During this freeze, state and local governments are afforded time to restructure and simplify their communications tax structures, modernizing them to reflect current usage patterns moving forward.

Congressman Forbes is a co-sponsor of this bill.


Question of the Week:
Do you support H.R. 1087 to put a freeze on any new wireless taxes and fees?


(  ) Yes.
(  ) No.
(  ) I don't know.
(  ) Other.

Take the Poll here

 Find the results of last week's InstaPoll here.

 
 

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See you tomorrow?

Friend –

Will you be joining my 4th District Job Fair in Chesterfield tomorrow? Details are below. My hope is that the job fairs this summer will serve as a catalyst for employers and potential employees to form constructive working relationships and to learn about jobs and career opportunities available in the Fourth Congressional District and across the Commonwealth.

Chesterfield Job Fair
Friday, August 7, 2015
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
L.C. Bird High School
10301 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23237

To join us, you can register quickly and easily online, here: https://2015chesterfieldjobfair.eventbrite.com. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to Ron White in my Chesterfield Office at (804) 318-1363, or Ronald.White@mail.house.gov.

Yours in service,

Randy


P.S. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, August 11th as well. We will be hosting a second job fair in Chesapeake at Greenbrier Middle School (1016 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320) from 9AM-12PM. Click here to register quickly and easily online: https://2015chesapeakejobfair.eventbrite.com. If you have any questions, please contact Curtis Byrd in my Chesapeake Office at 757-382-0080, Curtis.Byrd@mail.house.gov








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Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Have you marked your calendar? You are Invited to my 4th District Job Fairs

Congressman Randy Forbes

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Friend --

If you haven't already, circle August 7 and August 11 on your calendar, and join me for the 4th District Job Fairs I am hosting this August.  My hope is that the job fairs this summer will serve as a catalyst for employers and potential employees to form constructive working relationships and to learn about jobs and career opportunities available in the Fourth Congressional District and across the Commonwealth.

I am pleased to be able to announce close to 100 area employers have registered to participate so far in one or both of the fairs. Details of the events can be found below:


Chesapeake Job Fair
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Greenbrier Middle School
1016 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320
 
Job Seeker Registration Page: https://2015chesapeakejobfair.eventbrite.com.

Contact: Curtis Byrd in my Chesapeake  Office, at 757-382-0080, Curtis.Byrd@mail.house.gov   

 
Chesterfield Job Fair
Friday, August 7, 2015
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
L.C. Bird High School
10301 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23237
                   
Job Seeker Registration Page: https://2015chesterfieldjobfair.eventbrite.com.

Contact: Ronald O. White in my Chesterfield Office at 804-318-1363, Ronald.White@mail.house.gov

Why do these job fairs matter? Well, because I believe a job is not just a means to a pay check. Whether you are a recent college graduate, considering changing careers, or trying to support your family, a job is hope. It's hope for a tomorrow that is better than today, and hope that you will be able to provide greater opportunities for your children.

I hope to see you there!

Randy


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Saturday, August 1, 2015

Talking Trump