Last
week pulled our attention in many different directions. I want to share with you
what happened while I was in D.C., some good news I've read, and some
suggestions my team and I have for you.
The President's Law of
Unintended Consequences is Unaccompanied
We've all heard the news stories about the hundreds and
thousands of unaccompanied children that have crossed our borders on their own.
Many are in a state of limbo sleeping on the floor or on cots in the detention
centers in Southern Arizona. This news is an example of the unintended
consequences of President Obama’s disregard for the rule of law. President Obama
and his administration, through actions and words, have pushed their plan for
amnesty of illegal immigrants, while unilaterally relaxing our border and
interior enforcement.
In
the early years of the Unaccompanied Minor Program within the Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS), less than 10,000 children were crossing the
border illegally without any family members annually. Last year we saw over
30,000 children cross our borders unaccompanied and may see as many as 80,000
children placed in the hands of border patrol, and ultimately, HHS by the end of
this fiscal year.
If
President Obama truly cared for these young children, he would work with
Congress to fix our broken immigration system. Short term measures and
unilateral action are not the solution to our illegal immigration crisis.
The Southwest Just GAINed
Some Great Attention
Thanks to the combined efforts of scientists, doctors,
advocates and the Valley Fever Congressional Task
The
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) introduced the GAIN Act in July of 2012 to
encourage the development of new antibacterial and antifungal drugs that would
prevent serious or even life-threatening infections. Qualifying Valley Fever as
an orphan disease under the GAIN Act will allow for expedited processing of
medicinal and procedural advancements, cutting much of the FDA’s bureaucratic
red tape.
Because of this good
news, Valley Fever has a chance to be given the full force of resources needed
for scientists and doctors to develop a vaccine and cure for this disease. I
look forward to seeing what the medical community here in Arizona will
accomplish as a result of this good news.
Did you know we can help
you with that?
Tax season just ended but that
doesn't mean the filing season is over. Last week we received a record number of
calls about delays and concerns with tax returns, receipts, and filings. For
those of you who filed an extension, you may still be waiting to see the results
of your return.
If you haven't received your
tax return and are concerned there may be a delay, my team and I are here to
help. It is our duty to serve you and work with you and any federal agency to
help you understand the status of your claims or filings.
Take a look at my my website's IRS
assistance page and give my team and me a call at (480) 946-2411. The office
is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
I hope this email proved informative for you as you
reflect on the news of this week. As always, don't hesitate to reach out if I
can do anything for you.
Sincerely,
What
I'm Reading...
Rather
than going cap in hand to a banker, those with a fledgling business can resort
to crowdfunding – going straight to investors – and customers – for the money,
often at cheaper rates. Read more by clicking on the title
In the
District...
Packages from Home is always accepting donations
for our service men and women away from home. We just need a few more bags of
food and toiletry items so we can drop off the goods downtown. If you and your
family are looking for a service project, learn more about how you can help, here.
Thumbs
up to local Desert
Signs owners Brice & Trish Dill for their work ethic and dedication to small
business growth here in the community.
One last
thing...
The weather isn't getting any cooler. Remeber to
keep your four-legged friends at home-- even if it's just a quick trip to the
grocery store.
Dogs and cats handle heat differently and a hot
car can get dangerous quickly! If you are new to the area and aren't sure what
to expect for your pets in the triple-digit summers, look
here for some quick tips from the Arizona Humane Society.
Charlie says thank you!
