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This week, I traveled across the First District of Georgia to discuss the benefits of tax reform. I hosted or attended 15 events to discuss our new tax law with high school students, college students, senior citizens, small businesses, big businesses, and more.
I hosted these meetings to not only make sure citizens across the district understand the new law, but to hear how it is already impacting the First District.
One stop I made was at Lee Container in Homerville to discuss how tax reform is benefitting businesses in Georgia. During my visit, the president of Lee Container, Robert Varnedoe, spoke about what federal tax reform means for their business.
"The new tax law has allowed us to purchase at least three machines a year and to fully amortize them," Robert said. "It allows our company to grow at a substantial rate.”
Rep. Carter discussing the benefits of tax reform at Lee Container |
I loved having the opportunity to hear what tax reform means to citizens across the First District.
I'll be sharing more from the tax reform tour in the weeks ahead. In the meantime, if you want to learn more about tax reform, visit fairandsimple.gop. |
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This week I presented a check to Wolfson Children's Hospital - Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick for my salary during the government shutdown in January 2018.
Rep. Carter presenting a check for his salary during the January 2018 government shutdown to Wolfson Children's Hospital - Southeast Georgia Health System |
I announced during the shutdown that I would donate my salary to this incredible children's hospital. If hardworking Americans and the brave members of our military lose their paychecks during a government shutdown, so should Members of Congress.
I chose Wolfson Children's Hospital in Brunswick becuase I have met with brave patients who have shared their inspiring stories. These stories were made possible, in part, by the wonderful doctors, nurses, and staff at the hospital. I am thankful for everything they do for children in our community and I am so pleased to donate my salary from the shutdown to their great work.
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Tuesday, February 20, 2018: Last night, I had the privilege of attending the Skidaway Island Republican Club’s annual Presidents’ Day Dinner where we heard from former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton.
Congressman Carter discussing tax reform with the Liberty County Minority Chamber of Commerce |
Ambassador Bolton spoke on a number of issues including the international dangers facing the U.S. today, particularly North Korea. All those in attendance enjoyed his keen insight on world affairs. We do not have votes in Washington this week so I am traveling across the district and this morning I begin my district tax reform tour by meeting with the Savannah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at their monthly meeting. After sharing with the group the details of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, we have a very productive question and answer (Q&A) period during which I have the opportunity to publicly congratulate one of the attendees, Nancy Kolowik, who, after a 12 year process, became a U.S. citizen last month. Afterwards, I head to our Savannah district office where I meet with my good friend, local architect Scott Barnard, and other interested professionals to discuss the proposed plans for the new Tomochichi Federal Courthouse Annex on Telfair Square. Next, I meet with new Chatham County Police Department Chief Jeff Hadley before meeting with Donna Camacho and other Alzheimer’s advocates to discuss their new initiatives including the BOLD Act which I am co-sponsoring in the House. My last meeting is with Bucky and Yvette Keel from Liberty County to discuss Medicare issues and afterwards I head to Old Savannah Tours in downtown Savannah for a trolley ride through the historic district.
Congressman Carter discussing tax reform with students at Savannah State University |
I have always loved the historic district but, like many native Savannahians, rarely take the time to be a tourist and enjoy this beautiful treasure. Old Savannah Tours is a great example of the many local companies that will benefit from tax reform. Next, I head to Ludowici in Long County to tour Liberty Regional’s new Long Clinic next to Coastal Manor Nursing Home. After a great tour and meeting with the staff, I head to Darien in McIntosh County for a small business tax reform town hall where I meet with local business leaders to discuss the benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for our local businesses. My last stop of a busy day is in Hinesville where I meet with the Liberty County Minority Chamber of Commerce to discuss tax reform and participate in a Q&A session.
Wednesday, February 21, 2018: Our tax reform tour continues this morning as I host a student town hall meeting at Savannah State University. I love speaking to students and especially look forward to Q&A sessions with them. This impressive group of students is particularly delightful as they are among some of the best and brightest young people in our community and their inquisitive questions and comments are most appropriate.
Congressman Carter participates in "Stop the Bleed" training at Memorial Health University |
Next, I head to Memorial Health University to meet with the new CEO, Shayne George. Shayne has been with the new owner, HCA, for a number of years and I’m sure he will do an outstanding job. While at the hospital, I also have an opportunity to do training for the “Stop the Bleed” campaign to learn the proper way to use tourniquets and am led on a tour of the recently renovated emergency department. Afterwards, I head to Wolfson Children’s Hospital at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick for a tour and to present them with a check representing three days of my Congressional salary for the time that we were shut down in January. Next, I head to a meeting with the editorial board of the Brunswick News where we discuss the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act as well as other topics. My next stop is at Camden County High School in St. Marys where I speak to students and share with them the good news of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and have a Q&A session. Before leaving Camden County, I also meet with a group of small businesses from the area to discuss the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act before finishing the day by traveling to Charlton County to meet with the new County Administrator and County Commissioners.
Congressman Carter meeting with students at Camden County High School |
Thursday, February 23, 2018: After staying in Waycross last night, I head to Clinch Memorial Hospital in Homerville to meet with hospital leadership, including new CEO Angela Ammons and Hospital Authority member Robert Varnedoe before heading to one of the larger businesses in the area, Lee Container for a tour and to talk about the impact tax reform has had on their business. Afterwards, I head back to Waycross and speak to the Waycross Exchange Club at their weekly meeting and bring them up to date on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and enjoy a round of Q&A. Waycross has one of the largest and most active Exchange Clubs in the district and they continue to support the community as they have for many years. Next, I head to Brantley County High School for a town hall meeting with some of the best and brightest students in the district. Brantley County High School is the only high school in the county and with a 17 to 1 student to teacher ratio they graduate 78% of their students in 4 years. Afterwards, I head to Blackshear in Pierce County where I host a town hall meeting and continue to spread the good news of tax reform before heading to Jesup in Wayne County for a Chamber of Commerce small business roundtable to discuss the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Rep. Carter hosts a town hall meeting in Blackshear |
Friday, February 24, 2018: I wake up back in Pooler this morning and, after attending our weekly Band of Brothers bible study this morning in Garden City, I have a radio interview with Bill Edwards to discuss our tax reform tour this week and then head to our Savannah office for an interview with WTOC to discuss tax reform and other topics. Next, I have a series of meetings with constituents in our office to discuss diabetes, Medicare Part B and U.S.-Israel relations. Afterwards, I head back out to Pooler for a tour of JCB and to meet with their leadership team and employees to discuss tax reform. After TV interviews with Fox 28 and WJCL, I head to Rincon in Effingham County for a tax reform roundtable with local business leaders. Next, I have a phone interview with GA Pol to discuss tax reform before heading to Bryan County High School in Pembroke for a town hall meeting with students to talk about tax reform and have a Q&A session. Afterwards, I have a phone interview with the New York Times to discuss pharmacy issues before heading to Messiah Lutheran Church on Skidaway Island near Savannah for a town hall meeting to discuss tax reform and for Q&A. After hosting or attending 15 events and visiting 15 counties in the First Congressional District over the last 4 days, I head home to Pooler for what will hopefully be a good night’s sleep. |
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