[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 139 (Monday, September 9, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E868]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               NEWSLETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN CHUCK EDWARDS

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                           HON. CHUCK EDWARDS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 9, 2024

  Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record the following 
newsletter to give an update to my constituents on issues surrounding 
inflation, officer safety and small businesses.

       Dear Friend, The Carl Sandburg Home, a national historic 
     site nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina, 
     preserves the home and legacy of American poet Carl Sandburg.
       I'm pleased to share that after convening members of the 
     National Park Service and stakeholders who are in support of 
     a project to improve access to the Carl Sandburg Home 
     National Historic Site last year, as of a result of this and 
     others' efforts, more than $1 million will be available for 
     Front Lake dam repairs.
       Due to erosion around the Front Lake bridge, the Carl 
     Sandburg Home had to rely on the help of donations from the 
     local community to buy a bus to transport folks through a 
     back entrance as they understood the importance of the site 
     to the local tourism economy. This project will make 
     necessary repairs to once again open the trail for easier 
     access for visitors.


 Kamalanomics continues to fail hard-working Western North Carolinians

       For the past three and a half years, Western North 
     Carolinians have suffered from sky-high prices and plummeting 
     wages.
       Kamala Harris has repeatedly cast the deciding vote in the 
     U.S. Senate to approve trillions of dollars in excessive 
     government spending as part of the Biden-Harris 
     administration's failing economic policies. Her policies have 
     led to higher costs for Americans and her price-fixing scheme 
     would only make things worse.
       When the federal government overspends, Western North 
     Carolinians pay more to get less. As a member of the House 
     Appropriations and Budget Committees, my goal is to fix how 
     Washington works so that hardworking folks in our mountains 
     can keep more of their hard-earned money.


               Improving officer safety in Yancey County

       After I secured the funding last year in the annual 
     appropriations process, the $100,000 is making its way to the 
     hands of the Yancey County Sheriff's Office to enhance 
     officer safety in the field.
       WNC law enforcement officers risk their lives to protect 
     our citizens and communities, and it is critical that they 
     have the tools to do their jobs safely and effectively.
       This grant will provide funding for the Yancey County 
     Sheriff's Office to acquire portable substance analyzer 
     capability, which will improve officer safety in the field 
     and provide a cost-efficient method of identifying 
     potentially deadly substances, such as fentanyl.
       As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I will 
     be continuing to advocate for the necessary and responsible 
     funding of projects back home in North Carolina's 11th 
     District.


                Supporting WNC's Main Street businesses

       During the district work period, I've had the pleasure of 
     visiting local businesses in downtown Bryson City, Dillsboro, 
     Franklin and Marion.
       A common theme heard from small business owners during my 
     visits was concerns about keeping up with rising costs in 
     this economy.
       Entrepreneurs in our mountains contribute to our local 
     economy and enrich our communities. To allow them to create 
     jobs and grow our economy, I'm working to fix how Washington 
     works by getting big government out of the way and rolling 
     back excessive regulations.


                      Stay informed on NC-11 news

       Federal rules will require congressional offices to enter a 
     communication blackout 60 days before an election. This means 
     I'll be restricted in how I can share updates and information 
     with you starting early September.
       To stay informed during this period, I encourage you to 
     sign up for my official newsletter by visiting 
     edwards.house.gov/
     newsletter. By doing so, you'll receive important updates 
     directly in your email inbox highlighting what I'm doing in 
     Congress to advocate for Western North Carolina.
       I know how important it is to keep you informed about the 
     issues affecting our mountains, from new bills that I'm 
     introducing to local grants and more. By signing up for the 
     newsletter, you won't miss a beat as we continue working 
     together for North Carolina's 11th District.
           With my warmest regards,
                                                    Chuck Edwards,
     Member of Congress.

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