Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a roundup of events and updates to keep you informed about everything I'm doing week by week to represent you in Congress.
We are now on day three of the Democrat-led government shutdown. This week, Senate Democrats recklessly forced a shutdown over their radical $1.5 trillion ransom fund, packed with giveaways like taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal aliens. In contrast, Republicans proposed a non-partisan solution to keep the government open that Democrats have voted down several times. The American people overwhelmingly want the government to reopen, which is exactly what Congressional Republicans voted to do. It's time for Democrats to come to the table and pass the same clean Continuing Resolution that they've supported 13 times before.
To every resident in Texas-11: my offices across the district and in Washington, D.C., will remain open and fully staffed throughout the entirety of the shutdown. If you are in need of assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can also visit our Government Shutdown Resource and FAQ page for answers to common questions and access to federal resources.
Below, you'll find photos and highlights from the week, plus information on how my office can assist you with any federal concerns. As always, please don't hesitate to contact my office if we can ever be of assistance.
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Government Shutdown Resource and FAQ Page
As your elected representative, I want to ensure that you and your families are informed about how the government shutdown may affect you. Please visit my website here or by clicking the images below to access our Government Shutdown Resource and FAQ Page. My offices remain open to serve constituents in Texas-11. Please don't hesitate to reach out.
ICYMI: Recent Interviews on the Democrat-led Shutdown
In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): I joined several channels to discuss the reckless Democrat-led government shutdown and what this crisis means for Texans in the 11th District. In each interview, I called out Democrats for their unwillingness to come to the table and make the responsible choice to reopen the government.
Listen to my conversation on KXYL with Celinda Hawkins and JR Williams here.
Listen to my conversation on KWEL with Craig Anderson here.
Listen to my conversation on KOXE with Jeff Duncan here.
Watch my interview on CBS7 with Mary Kate Hamilton here.
Hosting town halls across Texas-11 will always be a priority of mine to better serve the amazing individuals who call this place home. Ahead of the government shutdown, I was thankful to hold this town hall and answer your questions and concerns. I greatly appreciate everyone in Sterling City who attended!
At the town hall, I also had the honor of recognizing Sterling County Sheriff Russell Irby and the entire Sterling County Sheriff's Office with a Congressional Certificate for their heroic recovery effort that saved the life of a missing 2-year-old child. Texas-11 is the best place to live and raise a family, and I am committed to protecting our values and way of life in Congress.
