Saying 'NO' to More Spending
I joined several of my colleagues and FreedomWorks outside of the Capitol to encourage Washington bureaucrats to STOP mindlessly spending the American People's money. We are running towards the economic demise of every future generation. Now is the time for change.
Spending in Washington has been out-of-control for far too long and we must take action now to preserve our nation’s future. Special interest groups, lobbyists, and their uni-party friends here in Congress have pocketed the tax dollars of hard working Americans while our children and grandchildren are left to bear the cost.
Most people don’t even know where the money is going - but $32.6 trillion in debt doesn’t happen overnight. Truthfully, most politicians don’t know where all our money is going. For example–the USAGM, the United States Agency for Global Media receives hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
What does the agency do? Funds messages about democracy in other countries. Why do we need to spend millions of taxpayer dollars on an agency that even Hillary Clinton described as “practically defunct in its capacity to tell a message around the world?”
The short answer is we don’t - it’s incompetent, riddled with corruption, and currently under investigation by the House Foreign Affairs Committee. While they’re under investigation, they shouldn’t be able to hire any more federal bureaucrats.
As a result, I’ve introduced a bill to impose a hiring freeze on USAGM, a bill I fondly call the ZIPPO Act, or the Zero Increase in Personnel for Propagandistic Outreach Act.
Wasteful Washington expenditures are driving America into the ground but it's not too late. The key is to turn things around now and trust that I will continue to hold the DC elites accountable.
ICYMI RECAP
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“Rep. Jayapal’s statement calling Israel a ‘racist state’ is unacceptable. Israel is America’s greatest ally in the Middle East and to call it ‘racist’ is not only disgustingly antisemitic but threatens the strength of the relationship between our nations." "Unfortunately, my colleague’s remarks don’t come as much of a surprise considering her time in Congress has been riddled with anti-Israel sentiments and pro-terrorist comments." "Antisemitism is not to be tolerated, which is why I have introduced a resolution to censure Rep. Jayapal and I hope all my fellow representatives join me in condemning her hateful and problematic speech,” Ogles said in a statement to the Daily Caller. |
This Week in Washington
MOBILE OFFICE HOURS
I still have one day of mobile office hours this month! Bring your documents, forms, and ID our way and my staff will do whatever we can to get you the help you need.
Friday: July 28th
10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Southeast Library Branch
5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy, #202
Antioch, TN 37013
My office stands ready to assist you any time with federal agency applications and processes. From passports to VA benefits to Social Security and beyond, my staff can help walk you through the overwhelming bureaucracy. To get started, simply visit Ogles.House.Gov and fill out a Privacy Release Form (PRF). Once that is completed, a member of my staff will reach out and begin assessing your situation and determining how we can best help!
CONNECTING WITH THE FUTURE OF BANKING
Last week, I got to sit down with some students visiting the Capitol with Bank of America! It was a fun opportunity to show them around my office and give them a glimpse into the life of a U.S. Representative. In turn, they shared with me about their trip to DC and the amazing experiences they were having in the Nation's capital. It is always wonderful to see young people who are passionate and motivated to tackle their future--thank you for stopping by, you are always welcome in my office!
JULY TELEPHONE TOWN HALL RECAP
LISTEN to the Telephone Town Hall HERE.
COME INTERN WITH MY OFFICE!
I am currently seeking paid congressional interns for this fall in my D.C. and District offices. The internship is in-person and will ideally run from August to December, although dates are flexible. Intern responsibilities include answering phone calls, sorting mail, greeting guests, assisting staff with administrative and legislative tasks, attending briefings and hearings, and other projects. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, good work ethic, attention to detail, and strong conservative values. Interested applicants should send their resumes with the subject line “(Last Name, First Name) Fall Internship Application” to TN05Internships@mail.house.gov. I look forward to seeing your applications!
Weekly Review
Watch this week's interviews, speeches on the House Floor, and remarks during committee hearings.
Stay Connected
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For regular updates on what I'm doing in Washington and back home in Tennessee, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. I will never stop fighting for the future of our nation and to protect the rights of every American. It is a privilege to serve you. If you need help with a federal agency or another matter, please don't hesitate to reach out to my office at (202) 225-4311. |
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Rep. Andy Ogles
Member of Congress