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Five years ago, the world watched in horror as Afghanistan descended further into chaos. But one day remains especially painful to remember: August 26, 2021, when a bombing at Abbey Gate at Hamid Karzai International Airport took the lives of 13 American heroes.
Today, August 25th the National Park Service turns 110, and they’re marking the celebration with an entrance fee-free day for all U.S. citizens. This is a great way to get out and experience the beauty of this great nation.
Serving in the U.S. military and defending our country profoundly shaped my life, and now, nominating outstanding students to our nation’s service academies is one of my highest honors as a Member of Congress.
Anyone who's spent time on the St. Lucie River knows the century-old railroad bridge is too low, sitting at 6 feet, too narrow, and stuck in the closed position more often than it should be. It's a daily headache for boaters and a safety risk for everyone who shares that corridor.
Toxic discharges are NEVER the answer. Year-round management of Lake Okeechobee must change and be accounted for.
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I introduced the Freedom Haulers Act today to open the door for more veterans who want to keep America moving.
One year ago this week, three Floridians lost their lives on Florida’s Turnpike near Fort Pierce due to the complete and utter recklessness of a foreign truck driver with an illegal CDL license.
Ten years ago, toxic blue-green algae—fueled by billions of gallons of discharges from Lake Okeechobee—coated the St. Lucie River, the Indian River Lagoon, and our beaches in thick, guacamole-looking sludge.
Today is National Purple Heart Day. It’s the day we honor those whose stories include tremendous sacrifice.
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