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A word from Rep
Rick Allen
Bill seeks to secure the border
and curb illegal immigration
Under President Biden’s watch, every city in America is
a border city. Every community is a border community, and
America is being forced to leam the hard way that border
security is national security. This administration has been
largely defined by the multiple crises it has created, and nowhere is that more evident than
the undeniable immigration crisis unfolding along our southern border. On a near-daily basis,
American families are tuning into the news and seeing for themselves the gut-wrenching
videos and images of illegal immigrants pouring across our border in record numbers.
This is an unprecedented national security and humanitarian crisis, and the open border
policies championed under the Biden Administration and Congressional Democrats have
caused this disaster. Upon his inauguration. President Biden immediately halted constmction
of the southern border wall, prohibited Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents
from carrying out deportations, and took abrupt steps to end the Migrant Protection Protocols,
which required individuals seeking admission into the United States from Mexico to await
immigration proceedings outside of the U.S.
More recently. President Biden ended Title 42, causing border encounters to surge. Title
42 was originally implemented in March 2020 and was a valuable tool that gave border
agents the authority to swiftly return migrants to Mexico or their home country. Ending
Title 42 was as reckless as it was dangerous. The numbers speak for themselves. In the 72
hours leading up to its expiration, border patrol agents apprehended over 26,000 migrants.
Since President Biden took office, more than 1.5 million illegal immigrants have evaded
apprehension and there have been over 5.2 million encounters at the southern border.
That’s why House Republicans took much-needed action and recently passed H.R. 2, the
Secure the Border Act, with my unwavering support.
Our bill has two simple, yet fundamental goals: curb illegal immigration and secure the
border. More specifically, the Secure the Border Act would force the Biden Administration
to restart construction of the border wall. The bill bolsters support for our Border Patrol by
providing retention bonuses and hiring 22,000 border patrol agents, nearly 3,000 more than
is currently on force. It combats the exploitation and trafficking of unaccompanied children
by treating all children equally under the law regardless of home country. H.R. 2 ends
‘catch and release” by ensuring that the only options for those who illegally cross the border
are detainment until their immigration court proceedings, removal, or a Remain-in-Mexico
type program is implemented. Additionally, we addressed the immigration court backlog
by strengthening the asylum process — ensuring that those with valid claims of asylum are
protected and adjudicated in a timely manner.
H.R. 2 would also help prevent deadly fentanyl-related substances that are being
manufactured by China and the cartels from ever entering our country. Earlier this year,
I had the opportunity to visit a border town, McAllen, Texas, with my colleagues on the
Energy and Commerce Committee where we discussed solutions to address the rise in
illegal immigration and the flow of illicit fentanyl into the United States. Since President
Biden assumed office, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) has seized over 38,000
pounds of fentanyl. To put it in perspective, only a few milligrams of fentanyl can be lethal,
which is why it is now sadly the number one cause of death among adults 18-49.
We also must ensure law enforcement and border patrol officers maintain their authority
to seize these drugs should they come into our country. The House recently passed the
HALT Fentanyl Act to do just that by rescheduling fentanyl-related substances as Schedule
I drugs. I was proud to co-introduce this legislation that will help prevent further heart-
wrenching, avoidable loss of life in America.
House Republicans have upheld our commitment to a nation that is safe by passing two
commonsense bills that would secure the border, deter illegal immigration, and address the
deadly fentanyl crisis. During my visit to the border, I asked the President of the National
Border Patrol Council what is needed to secure the border. His response: “I know what’s
necessary, we need policy.” House Republicans have taken the first step in delivering that
policy and it’s time for President Biden to follow suit.
PASTOR
Continued from page 3
grace in the eyes of the
LORD," (Genesis 6:8). As
soon as Noah got out of the
big boat on to dry ground,
he built an altar to worship
God and present a sacrifice.
"Then Noah built an altar
to the LORD, and took of
every clean animal and
of every clean bird, and
offered burnt offerings on
the altar," " (Genesis 8:20).
Every Old Testament
sacrifice was a preview
and preparation for the
main event when Jesus
shed his own blood for
us. In so doing, Jesus
provided acceptance
with the Heavenly Father
now and forever for all
kinds of people with his
precious blood. In heaven,
Jesus is worshipped
forevermore for dying for
our redemption. "And they
sang a new song, saying:
'You are worthy to take
the scroll, and to open its
seals; For You were slain,
and have redeemed us to
God by your blood out
of every tribe and tongue
and people and nation,' "
(Revelation 5:9).
By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
So, my health insurance has been burning up my phone to remind me to schedule my
yearly doctor visit and the time has come for a colonoscopy. Now, what I really needed was
my echocardiogram, but they didn’t want to do that. I can almost guarantee with complete
certainty the echo would be less expensive than the colonoscopy.
Y’all, my grandaddy had colonoscopies, not me. When did I get old enough to have those?
I even remember my father having those, but not me. I’m not old enough surely. Last week,
on an episode of All In The Family, Archie Bunker was having a surprise 50th birthday! You
mean to tell me that old, gray haired opinionated grouch was only 50? I’m older than that!
I can almost see some of y’all nodding, “exactly and you wonder why it’s time for
colonoscopies?” But I don’t see myself as old. Do any of us? So, what if what remains of
my hair is silver? A silver fox, honey. Who cares if I answer to Geepaw? That doesn’t mean
I’m old, does it?
And so what if, when I nap in my chair, I do it with my mouth hanging open and looking
like my Nanny? Wait, is that why my throat is so dry when I wake up from my nap? I also lie
like Nanny. When you would wake her up from a nap, she would try to act like she wasn’t
napping at all. I do that! I’ll even make sounds to the television like I’m watching it, y’all.
I’m studying my eyelids, as granny used to say.
I’ve asked this question before, when do we pass from youth to middle age to old? Does
any of us really know? In my mind I’m still young. When I look in the mirror, I still see
the eighteen-year-old me, albeit without a thick head of hair but hey, we can’t have it all! I
can’t say the same for people I graduated high school with. Them folks know they are old!
And while we are on the subject, when did young people start calling me sir and Mr. Brady?
My daddy is Mr. Brady, not me. But then again, I also remember when he was my age. Oh
goodness. That’s all for now, take care!
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Tara Cooper, Superintendant
Jenkins County School System
What can parents do to keep their children’s minds and bodies occupied over the summer?
As much as kids would love to just relax, trade in their schoolbooks for video games, and
spend their days eating, I know that parents search for ways to keep them busy, keep them
safe, help them stay out of trouble, and have some fun!
Locally, the public library is filled with activities for children over the summer. In
addition to featured activities each week, they have books and movies full of superhero
adventures and magical lands! You could also stock up on books to participate in reading
challenges from Scholastic, Pizza Hut, Books A Million, and Bames and Noble to name a
few. Magnolia Springs also offers summer activities in addition to the trails, turtles. Splash
pad, and playground.
We have always looked for ways to have fun indoors that do not involve phones or devices,
or a lot of money! Luke has always liked to cook so I would have him make up menus for
supper and help with cooking and clean up. He has become a good cook! Pace used to love
Legos, so I would make sure he had a bucket of those to build with. Later it became army
men and Lincoln logs. I became an expert at saving things around the house so he could
build. I had no problem with camping in the den with blankets and forts if they cleaned it
up. Movies while the pillows and blankets were out always a hit.
We had some great sitters in the summers over the years that had good ideas for outside
activities. Creating scavenger hunts with items found in nature is fun. One year the boys
created their own obstacle course with old wood, water hoses, boxes, and anything else
they could find! Getting wet is a simple (and free) idea for outside. Yes, you must accept
the inconvenience of the mess that water makes, but the benefit is hours of entertainment!
Running the hose, sprinklers, water balloons, water guns, spray bottles, and/or a wading
pool all add to the fun. Writing and drawing with chalk is fun, too.
I read about a cool idea that I may do with my boys now that they’re older this summer.
We have never made a time capsule. They could write about what is most important to
them right now and include special items in the container. Then we can store it away until a
designated time. I think as adults they will get a laugh out of their priorities at ages 12 and
15 years old!
I hope everyone has a safe and happy summer!
Elaine Williams
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