Ballantyne’s Voices in Washington: Fresh Statements, No Chaser
Thom Tillis: Disaster Cash and Litigation Taxes
Senator Thom Tillis spent early June on a funding quest, introducing a bill to inject $25 billion into FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund as hurricane season begins Read the release. The next day, he brandished a Wall Street Journal editorial supporting his push to tax profits from third‑party litigation financiers, calling the practice a magnet for “predatory lawsuits.” See details.
Ted Budd: Honor for MACV‑SOG, Help for Fire‑Prone Forests
Senator Ted Budd joined Richard Blumenthal to propose a Congressional Gold Medal for the Vietnam‑era special‑operations unit MACV‑SOG Press info. A day earlier, Budd and Ron Wyden rolled out the bipartisan National Prescribed Fire Act to expand controlled burns and curb catastrophic wildfires Full release.
Tim Moore: Iran Strike Applause and Pipeline Promotion
Representative Tim Moore issued a statement backing President Trump’s strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, labeling Iran “a threat to freedom everywhere” Official statement. Earlier that week, he led a delegation letter urging FERC to support the Williams Transco Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, citing job growth and energy reliability Read the letter summary.
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