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I highlight the significance of multilateral approaches and collaboration with allies and partners to ensure deterrence and address challenges in the region. I specifically mention the collaboration with Japan and the advancements in defense capabilities. Additionally, I inquire about efforts to promote climate resiliency in the Indo-Pacific and emphasize the importance of green technologies in supporting defense requirements.
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman is in Las Vegas.
She joined Congressman Steven Horsford on Wednesday for President Biden's 'Invest in America' tour.
I am glad to see the large-scale investments in taking care of our service members in President Biden's FY24 budget by increasing service member compensation, launching Universal pre-kindergarten at all Department of Defense Education Activity schools, and continuing to combat sexual assault and harassment in the services. I believe it is critically important to support policies that ensure our forces can work as a cohesive team and that means addressing disparities that affect our military service members of color and our women service members.
Banks will only continue if the sense of risk within the financial system persists. Uninsured depositors are leaving our mid-sized Banks because they feel that their money is safer elsewhere, even as these Banks show continued strength and sound financial footing. Deposit Insurance is crucial for many of my constituents to get a sense of peace of mind and we cannot have the perception of a two-tiered banking system in this country where only the largest banks are protected.
The majority of my constituents back home in Nevada want us to focus on issues around food security, helping people keep a roof over their heads, and making sure that we are implementing the bills that we passed last Congress, that create good-paying jobs that help small businesses grow.
I am pleased to have contributed to the efforts aimed at providing relief for the American populace during the pandemic. Despite a myriad of challenges, we were able to facilitate assistance for families and small businesses. Emergency rental aid ensured that 6.5 million working families were able to maintain their homes. The Paycheck Protection Program, which shielded payrolls of small businesses, prevented the loss of employment for approximately 90 million employees. Furthermore, we supported state and local governments to overcome fiscal shortfalls.
It's important to remember that there are children and families in our district and all across the country who rely on SNAP benefits. For them, it's about food insecurity and not having access to the basics they need to take care of themselves. It means going to school hungry and not having the quality of life they deserve. It's important to listen to our constituents and deliver for them. We should always put people over politics and do what's right for those who need it most.
It's frustrating to see the wealthiest Americans constantly finding ways to evade taxes or hide their money in secret offshore bank accounts just to avoid paying their fair share. It's not fair to the rest of us who are diligently paying our taxes on time. Something needs to be done to address this persistent problem.