Greetings!
I’m happy to be back in your inbox with my weekly updates! It’s been a busy couple of weeks in Orange County while Congress has been on a district work period. Before we get back into what's happening in Washington next week, I wanted to send a recap on what I’ve been up to this past month.
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Connecting with the Community
During the last few weeks, I've had the opportunity to meet so many of you and hear what's on your mind. It was great to spend time connecting with local organizations, community leaders, and the people that make our community such a wonderful place. Here are some highlights:
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I spent the 20th anniversary of 9.11 at events in Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, and Westminster. We will never forget those who lost their lives on that horrible day, and those who have given their lives to protect us from terror. |
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I had a great time celebrating our outstanding Orange County Olympic athletes. CA-48 had 17 athletes compete in the Tokyo Olympic Games this year! They brought home eight medals and made us all proud. |
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Chabad Center Grand Opening |
I attended the Grand Opening of the Chabad Center for Jewish Life in Newport Beach, which will bring important resources together for our Jewish community. |
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On September 1st, I hosted a telephone town hall to answer your questions about my work in Washington. Almost 2,000 of you joined our conversation to listen in and ask questions. If you missed it, be sure to sign up for the next one here. |
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Law Enforcement Advisory Board |
I met with my Law Enforcement Advisory Board to discuss crime & police-related legislation. Learn more about the Mental Health Justice Act. |
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International Literacy Day |
I attended the International Literacy Day event at the Newport Beach Public Library to honor the five adult learners who became American citizens! |
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Supporting Orange County Businesses
From large corporations to small businesses, our district is home to a thriving business community. Over these last few weeks, I spent time connecting with employees, entrepreneurs, and managers to learn more about how they are creating jobs and helping our local economy grow. Here are a few:
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I toured the Electric Bike Company factory in Costa Mesa and discussed ways to bring manufacturing back to America. |
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Able Coffee Roasters is a coffee shop in Huntington Beach that employs individuals with disabilities. It was great to learn from them and hear more about their work in our community. |
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I learned from the team at Avanir Pharmaceuticals and learned more about the new treatment they're testing for Alzheimer's patients. |
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I went on a walk-through of Home Depot in Huntington Beach to learn more about their business and how they're investing in employee success. |
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I answered questions from community business leaders about their top concerns and how I can continue to support our small businesses. |
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Did you know that September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month? I toured the facilities of a biotech company in Seal Beach and learned how they're working to treat Prostate Cancer. |
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OPINION POLL: Afghanistan |
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The images coming out of Afghanistan over the last month have been heartbreaking. The Administration’s chaotic withdrawal led to a swift takeover by the Taliban, and there are still U.S. citizens and Afghan allies stranded in the country. We lost 13 U.S. Service Members at the hands of terrorists at the Kabul Airport, and my heart breaks for these Gold Star Families.
I have been monitoring the situation closely, and believe we must hold Congressional hearings to examine the failures that occurred. I want to hear from you about this important issue.
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Do you approve or disapprove of the Administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan?
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Serving Veterans and Supporting our Armed Forces
The freedoms and liberties we enjoy today are possible because of our men and women in uniform. I was honored to attend and host a few events that gave me the opportunity to learn more about the needs of our armed forces, service members, and veterans.
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Seal Beach Naval Weapons Tour |
I toured Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, a weapons and munitions loading, storage, and maintenance facility that serves the majority of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. |
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I hosted a Service Academy Night with representatives from the U.S. Army, Naval, Air Force, and Merchant Marine Academies to answer constituent questions about the application process. |
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Veterans Advisory Board Meeting |
I held the first meeting of my Veterans Advisory board, where we discussed veterans housing, mental health, and transportation for disabled veterans. |
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Vigil for Staff Sgt. Taylor Hoover |
I was honored to attend the vigil for Staff Sgt. Taylor Hoover in Aliso Viejo – one of the 13 U.S. service members killed in last month’s bombing at the Kabul airport. |
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I’ll be using this newsletter as a way to keep you up to date on my work on behalf of our Orange County community, so make sure you sign up for regular updates.
You can also connect with my official Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages, where I’ll be posting the latest news and updates. |
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Rep. Michelle Steel
Member of Congress
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