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House committee demands briefing before FEMA administrator answers for ‘failure’ at hearing

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By Peter Cordi  An oversight letter sent Thursday by Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman, and Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) demands the Federal Emergency Management Agency provide a detailed briefing on the agency’s response to Trump supporters being skipped during canvassing. The committee, which has legislative…

‘Failure of Leadership’: Republicans Slam FEMA Chief Over Trump Home Guidance

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By  Leif Le Mahieu House lawmakers overseeing FEMA ripped into Administrator Deanne Criswell on Thursday, demanding answers after one of her employees instructed relief workers to skip the homes of Trump supporters in Florida.  In a letter from 35 Republicans on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee shared with The Daily Wire, the lawmakers…

Florida sues FEMA officials for discrimination against Trump supporters

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By Peter Cordi Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a lawsuit against two Federal Emergency Management Agency officials for alleged discriminatory practices, which resulted in at least 20 homes displaying pro-Trump signs being skipped during hurricane disaster relief canvassing. Former FEMA Supervisor Marn’i Washington, one of the defendants in the…

Exclusive—Rep. Scott Perry: Senator Rick Scott Is a Majority Leader for the American People

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By Scott Perry He grew up in public housing, as his mother and father struggled to pay bills and support their family. After his service in the U.S. Navy, he made use of the G.I. Bill to attend the University of Missouri and eventually opened his first business, a donut shop. He went on to run the world’s largest healthcare company and later became Florida’s 45th governor. As…

Biden administration sets out plan to triple nuclear power capacity

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By Zach Budryk The Biden administration on Tuesday released a roadmap for plans to triple U.S. nuclear capacity by the middle of the century. The plan sets a goal of 200 gigawatts of new capacity by 2050, more than three times the 2020 capacity. This will require the development of multiple new power sources, including large and small modular plants, as well as upgrades to…

Fighting for Affordable and Reliable Energy

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Friends, The consequences of the Biden-Harris administration’s war on affordable, reliable, American-made energy are clear—market distortions and rising costs for consumers across the country. Throughout the 118th Congress, I have fought against these anti-energy, anti-growth policies by introducing legislation and amendments, and holding Biden administration…

Weak U.S. Policy Putting Weapons In Hands Of Hamas

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By Gabriella Sable One year after the Hamas terror attack in Israel on October 7, 2023, the war continues with Hamas receiving significant funding from Iran. The attack, which occurred at the Nova Music Festival, left 1200 people dead and another 251 taken hostage by Hamas. Pennsylvania Congressman Scott Perry (R-Pa.) told One America News that Iran is behind not just the…

Chairman Perry Statement from Hearing on Effectiveness of Building Codes in Mitigating Against Disasters

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Washington, D.C. - Opening remarks, as prepared, of Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee Chairman Scott Perry (R-PA) from today’s hearing, entitled, “Examining the Role and Effectiveness of Building Codes in Mitigating Against Disasters”: I want to thank our witnesses for being here today to discuss the effectiveness of building codes and the…

‘Abuse of taxpayer funds’: Zelensky Pennsylvania trip seen as boost to Democrats

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By Ramsey Touchberry and Rachel Schilke Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to a Pennsylvania factory making ammunition in its fight against Russia has prompted Republican lawmakers to cry foul and accusing him of campaigning for Democrats in a key state. Zelensky visited the factory to thank American munitions workers as part of a broader U.S.…

Rep. Perry to Newsmax: Holding Blinken in Contempt Is 'Appropriate'

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By James Morley III Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., told Newsmax on Tuesday that the contempt of Congress charge leveled against Secretary of State Antony Blinken is "absolutely appropriate." Earlier in the day, Republicans on the House Foreign Affairs Committee moved to hold Blinken in contempt over his decision not to testify on the Biden administration's deadly withdrawal…