Tonight, I delivered a farewell address to Congress reflecting on my eight years of serving #IN05. It has been the great honor of my life to serve as your voice and advocate in Congress.
Watch me deliver my final remarks on the House Floor⬇️
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Cool to see Bonnie Glick#CTDP participate in USGLC’s #HeartlandSummit21. Supporting women farmers across globe.
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Policies we should support! Bush Institute Leads Recommendations to Protect Afghan Women and Girls | Bush Center
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The Center for is America’s first tech tank focused on the intersection of technology and U.S. foreign policy. I am excited to be a part of this initiative in partnership with @PurdueEngDean. Follow today.
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Warmest welcome to former Congresswoman & alum who will be returning to McKinney as a distinguished scholar & ambassador at large. Proud to have your expertise & experience on our faculty.
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It’s May and time to fire up for #Indy500! Thanks to #IMSPres Doug Boles for honoring public safety in Hamilton County tonight. #TheHeroesClub
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So fun to see a snowman in the neighborhood today! Love this beautiful snow today. ❄️❄️
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We may have Ss at home, in the croom, and even I may be teaching from home this week, but we still try to find ways to connect kids to government. Great opportunity to speak with now former Congresswoman today in our #fhsapgov class! @FranktonEagles
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Thank you @GovHolcolmb for honoring the lives of US Capitol Police Officers who risk their lives everyday to protect everyone in our nation’s capitol.#ThinBlueLine. RIP Officer Sicknick and Officer Liebengood. indystar.com/story/news/202 via
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Mr. President- Please tell your supporters to STAND DOWN, LEAVE the Capitol grounds and obey law enforcement who once again are risking their lives for our country! My prayers for my friends- Members and staff who are there doing their jobs! This is NOT the American way!!
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I look forward to the next chapter in life spending much time with family & friends. It truly has been the honor of a lifetime to be a part of our great American democracy.
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Thank you to #IN05 constituents for trusting me & my amazing team to represent & serve you for the past 8 years in Congress. I wish Representative-Elect Spartz & her family the very best as she is sworn in today and begins her journey as your representative in the People's House.
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Just received the Pfizer Covid #vaccine thanks to continuity of government protocols. Safe, effective, easy, and I feel fine. Thanks to the healthcare workers who are administering it. Please get the vaccine when you can so we can beat this virus! 😷😷
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IN05 #Hoosiers:
It has been the highest honor of my life to serve as your voice and advocate in our Nation’s Capital.
Check out my final newsletter, which includes my farewell remarks that I gave last week on the House Floor. ⬇️
iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/vie
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The Electoral College has spoken. Congratulations President Elect Biden and VP Elect Harris. It is time for America to move forward.
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ICYMI: Earlier this month, I participated in a panel to discuss the importance of #bipartisan deal making and how we can bridge the political gap that continues to divide our nation.
Read more > > >
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Due to COVID, I was unable to congratulate Aditya in person, but instead I congratulated him in a virtual call during his computer science class.
Learn more about Aditya's app and the Congressional App Challenge >>
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His app allows students to find different clubs to get involved in at school, get updates on the clubs they’re interested in & manage their club membership. Thank you to all of the talented #IN05 Hoosier students who participated in this year’s app challenge.
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Today is #NationalAppDay & #ComputerScienceEducationWeek & I’m pleased to announce this year’s #IN05 winner! junior, Aditya Ariyur won the competition for his Carmel High School Club Access app.
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Happy Statehood Day to all #Hoosiers! Today marks the 204th anniversary of IN becoming the 19th state in the Union. #Indiana2020
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Happy Statehood Day #Indiana! Kicking off the bicentennial w/ visits 2 our state statues in the Capitol #indiana2016
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To all who celebrate in #IN05 and across the country, Happy Hanukkah! May your days be filled with peace and light. #HappyHanukkah2020
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It was an honor to learn more about what the is doing to ensure our world utilizes peace building as the tool of first resort in managing conflict.
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@SusanWBrooks, Representative from Indiana's 5th District, U.S. House of Representatives @HouseFloor:
#PeaceCon2020 #ShapingWhatComesNext #PandemicsPeaceJustice #YPS #YouthPeacebuilding #USPeacebuilding
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Taking a moment to remember the attack on #PearlHarbor & the 2,403 courageous men & women who lost their lives on December 7, 1941. We remember & honor those who perished while defending our nation 79 years ago today. #PearlHarbor79
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Congratulations to my dear friend & colleague for being selected to serve as the Republican Leader! Rep. McMorris-Rodgers is a strong leader who will work to rebuild, restore & renew hope in the American dream.
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By shopping at small and independent businesses, you can:
📈 Support the local economy and your community
👍 Receive high quality service
🛍️ Purchase unique products
#ShopSmall today and throughout the holiday season:
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To all the #Hoosier essential workers, volunteers & folks continuing to play their part in slowing the spread of #COVID19, thank you. Thank you for all of your contributions to your communities during these uncertain times. We truly are ALL #INThisTogether!
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This year let us focus on showing gratitude for our medical professionals, law enforcement officers, firefighters, mail carriers, teachers, delivery drivers, grocery store employees, farmers & other essential workers who risk their health to make our lives safer & healthier.
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Happy Thanksgiving #IN05! While Thanksgiving 2020 will be celebrated differently, we still have much for which to be thankful.
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E&C Republican members, led by & , ask for audit of 's Rural eConnectivity Pilot Program as they continue push to close the digital divide & homework gap for U.S. communities.
Learn more⬇️
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Great to see the beautiful Indy airport coming back from DC! Thank you for getting us ready for the holidays. Also, supporting the in my #Pacers mask!
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As the co-founder & co-chair of the #5G caucus, I am pleased to see these modernized rules support next-gen 5G tech & the ways it continues to modernize our nation & world.
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Last month, I sent a letter to the urging them to modernize the rules of how they approve consumer devices for sale.
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Since 2015, US Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana Josh Minkler has been devoted to serving #Hoosiers & upholding the rule of law. Thank you for your service to our country & best of luck in your future endeavors.
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This past Wednesday marked #VeteransDay. Indiana is home to over a half million veterans. It is my pleasure to thank & wish a happy Veterans Day to our veterans & their families, who sacrificed deeply to keep our country safe and strong. 🇺🇸
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Today we celebrate our nation’s veterans & the incredible sacrifices they’ve made on behalf of our country & freedom everywhere. These brave men & women serve selflessly and exemplify the BEST of what America has to offer.
Stay safe & remember to #thankaveteran today!🇺🇸
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Thank you for your hard work and tireless efforts to develop life saving #COVID19 treatments!
Thanks to #OperationWarpSpeed, we are able to ensure therapeutics like Lilly's can reach Americans quickly and efficiently.
Learn more>>
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Happy 245th birthday !
Today we honor those who selflessly fought to protect our country. Thank you to the men and women who have served and are currently serving.
#USMC245 #USMCbirthday
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