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Oct 30, 2012
View From the Capitol - Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler's Newsletter for the Week of October 22-26, 2012
Issues: Defense and National Security
It has been more than a month and a half since the September 11th terrorist attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya – a terrorist attack that killed four U.S. citizens, including Ambassador Chris Stevens – and the Obama Administration is still refusing to give the facts about this tragedy to the American people. Strikingly, most of the information the public is learning is through media reports. It is the responsibility of those in charge to tell us what they know about this sad event.
Oct 2, 2012
Hartzler issues statement on Obama Administration's coercive tactics to hide impact of sequestration and defense cuts
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-4), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, has issued the following statement on the Obama Administration’s coercive tactics to hide the impact of sequestration and defense cuts: “I am disturbed by the Obama Administration’s shameful circumvention of the law in its effort to press Lockheed Martin not to issue layoff notices - despite the looming threat of sequestration and defense cuts.
Sep 28, 2012
Congresswoman Hartzler and UCM welcome small businesses to 2012 Missoouri Business Conference
Issues: Economy and Jobs
For the second year in a row, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-4) has served as honorary host of the Missouri Business Conference at the University of Central Missouri, bringing together successful small businesses owners with students and other aspiring entrepreneurs. More than 250 business leaders and entrepreneurs took part in this year’s gathering, networking with others and gaining valuable information to help their businesses grow. During five panel discussions, participants heard from experts on topics including Planning to Start a Business, Generating Revenue, Targeting Revenues, Being Prepared and Networked, and Increasing Processes and Decreasing Costs.
Sep 20, 2012
House passes Hartzler's Hallowed Grounds Act as part of veterans bill
Issues: Veterans
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler’s Hallowed Grounds Act has been passed by the U.S. House as part of a much larger bill to improve several programs for veterans under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The Hallowed Grounds Act will prohibit an individual who is classified as a Tier III sex offender under the Sex Offender Registry and Notification Act, and has been sentenced to life in prison for that crime, from being buried at a veterans or national cemetery. A Tier III sex offender is one whose offenses against a child might include the crimes of aggravated sexual abuse or sexual abuse and abusive sexual contact.
Sep 19, 2012
Hartzler hosts Defending Our Defenders Listening Session to learn more about impact of potential defense cuts
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-4), championing the cause of national defense and desiring to gain knowledge from the people most impacted by sequestration, hosted a Defending Our Defenders Listening Session at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. Hartzler was joined by Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-2) and Congressional aides who listened to ideas from concerned citizens, military veterans, small business owners, local associations, and other interested parties about the impact of potential defense cuts.
Sep 17, 2012
Hartzler honors Sedalia couple as 2012 Angels in Adoption
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-4) has honored Jim and Doctor Susan Waldo from Sedalia as 2012 Angels in Adoption, recognizing their outstanding advocacy of adoption issues and their personal involvement in bettering child welfare. The Waldos have provided a loving home for eight children, four of whom are adopted.
Sep 14, 2012
Hartzler and House pass "No More Solyndras Act"
Issues: Energy
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-4) and the U.S. House have approved the “No More Solyndras Act” to ensure American taxpayers are never again forced to pay hundreds of millions of dollars into failed energy loan programs. The bill is named for Solyndra - a California solar panel manufacturer that went bankrupt after getting a $535 million federal loan guarantee.
Sep 13, 2012
Hartzler and House pass legislation to prioritize sequestration concerns
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-4) and her U.S. House colleagues are taking action to prioritize concerns about the sequestration process, which kicks in in just over 100 days. They have approved the National Security and Job Protection Act, which would help offset the cost of sequestration’s automatic across-the-board cuts in spending for national defense and important domestic programs.
Sep 12, 2012
Congresswoman Hartzler's statement on the killing of four U.S. citizens in Libya
Issues: Defense and National Security
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-4), a member of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, has issued the following statement in response to the killing of four U.S. citizens in Libya: “I strongly condemn the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya and pray for the families of U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and the three Americans who were killed in this senseless act of violence. The Libyan government should bring the perpetrators to justice and forge ahead on the path to democracy. Individuals who are privileged to taste freedom due to our support should thank us; not attack us.”
Sep 11, 2012
Congresswoman Hartzler's statement marking anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Issues: Defense and National Security
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-4) has issued the following statement on the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks: “Today marks the 11th anniversary of that horrific day – September 11, 2001 – when America came under attack from terrorists intent on destroying this country. In the days following those devastating attacks, Americans were unified, drawing strength from prayer and from each other. We were determined to not let freedom be snuffed out. As a result of the attacks, many answered the call to defend our country. While these acts of terrorism tested our strength as a nation, they could not stifle the greatness of the American people or our hopes for a bright tomorrow.
