October 2022

Pfluger introduces bipartisan bill to block foreign adversaries from lobbying U.S. Gov’t

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives August Pfluger (TX11) and Jason Crow (CO-6) introduced the Preventing Adversary Influence, Disinformation and Obscured Foreign Financing Act (PAID OFF Act), to close loopholes that allow unregistered agents of foreign adversaries to lobby in the United States. The legislation has been introduced in the Senate by Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Deb Fischer (R-NE), and Marco Rubio (RFL). It is also included in the manager’s amendment of the Senate NDAA. “The United States must remain vigilant in preventing foreign adversaries from influencing our government and policymaking,” said Rep. Pfluger. “I am proud to introduce this legislation to advance U.S. national security and close loopholes so unregistered agents from places like China and Russia from influencing our policymaking process.

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HOROSCOPE

Take nothing for granted. Hard work, a passionate attitude and a rigorous schedule will keep you healthy, wealthy and wise. Be the first to make a move and take command. Follow your instincts and heart, and don’t stop until you are satisfied with the results. Make this a year to remember, filled with enthusiasm, love, growth and change. Aim for personal security.

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Fear Not

October is the month where everyone tries to scare me. They plant ghosts and goblins and witches and skeletons in their front yard. And, yes, if you’re into property values, then clutter is indeed a bit scary. Then again, if the goal really is to frighten me, why on earth would you dress these decorations up in funny costumes? I’ve seen skeletons sporting scarecrow garb. Are they trying to scare me or the crows? I’ve seen ghosts donning sunglasses, Goblins rocking Norwegian sweaters, and witches looking less like they’re about to take to the air than they’re about to sweep up.

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Armadillo Nights

It’s officially fall in Texas. I’m wearing a sweater for the third time this week. I’ve even pulled out the jar of pumpkin pie spice and added a shake or two to my morning coffee. For me, this season equals peace. In contrast to the hustle and bustle of spring or the jam-packed activity of summer, autumn means slowing down, fixing a warm drink, and slow-breathing the crisp, fall air.

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