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lib3rtarian
07-20-2013, 06:50 AM
Please allow me to update you on some of this week's happenings.

Sen. Paul Issues a Statement on Gina McCarthy's Nomination to the EPA
This week, the Senate voted on the nomination of Gina McCarthy to serve as administrator to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
By nominating Gina McCarthy to serve at the helm of President Obama's overreaching EPA, our President has essentially promoted his lieutenant in the war on coal to be commanding general. The President's war on coal is a war on Kentucky jobs and I will fight him every step of the way.
Click HERE (http://ct.symplicity.com/t/pau/ca02b25967459431a2fd7b19b21bdacb/1401316643/realurl=http:/www.paul.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=893) to read my statement in its entirety.

Sen. Paul Joins Colleagues in Support of Military Justice Improvement Act
On Tuesday, I joined Senators Kristen Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) at a press conference in the U.S. Capitol to discuss the Military Justice Improvement Act, to combat sexual assault in the military.
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(Sen. Paul joined by Sens. Gillibrand, Grassley, Cruz, Boxer and Hirono at a press conference announcing support for the Military Justice Improvement Act- 7/16/2013)
Click HERE (http://ct.symplicity.com/t/pau/ca02b25967459431a2fd7b19b21bdacb/1401316643/realurl=http:/www.paul.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=890) to hear my remarks.

Sen. Paul Questions Samantha Power at Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing
On Wednesday, I attended a Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing in which I questioned Samantha Power, President Obama's nominee to be the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
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(Sen. Paul attends Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing- 7/17/2013)
To watch the hearing, click HERE (http://ct.symplicity.com/t/pau/ca02b25967459431a2fd7b19b21bdacb/1401316643/realurl=https:/www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpP_DP0l-fM&feature=c4-overview&list=UUeM9I-20oWUs8daIIpsNHoQ).

Sen. Paul Meets With the Kentucky Corn Growers Association
Also on Wednesday, I met with representatives from the Kentucky Corn Growers Association to discuss the Farm Bill and other pieces of legislation that affect Kentucky farmers.
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(Sen. Paul and Representatives of the Kentucky Corn Growers Association- 7/17/2013)
Sen. Paul Joins FreedomWorks in a Live Podcast and Receives the Freedom Fighter Award
On Wednesday, I joined FreedomWorks for a live podcast where I answered questions for active Facebook participants. While at FreedomWorks, I also received the Freedom Fighter Award for my legislative voting record.
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(Sen. Paul receiving the Freedom Fighter Award from FreedomWorks- 7/17/2013)
Watch the recorded podcast HERE (http://ct.symplicity.com/t/pau/ca02b25967459431a2fd7b19b21bdacb/1401316643/realurl=http:/www.youtube.com/watch?feature=c4-overview&v=GB99f7B2o04&awesm=freedo.mw_eP&list=UUh2Lgr3oLSvY3m4_tXJ8Dtw).

Sen. Paul Meets with the Central Kentucky Regional Public Policy Group
On Thursday, I met with 60 business and community leaders from central Kentucky to update them on key issues facing lawmakers in Washington. We also discussed ways to make our nation and Kentucky more business friendly.
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(Sen. Paul speaking before the Central Kentucky Regional Public Policy Group- 7/18/2013)

Sen. Paul Attends the 20th Annual Eagle Forum Collegians Leadership Summit
I had the honor of speaking to 200 college students at the 20th Annual Eagle Forum here in Washington, D.C. This forum is held to educate students about timely issues, train them in how to become campus activists, and enable them to network with conservative students from other colleges.
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(Sen. Paul speaking at the 20th Annual Eagle Forum Collegians Leadership Summit- 7/18/2013)

Sen. Paul and Judge Andrew Napolitano Host Intern Lecture Series
Every summer, I host an intern lecture series for students that work and intern in Washington, D.C. On Thursday, we were joined by speaker Judge Andrew Napolitano.
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(Sen. Paul and Judge Andrew Napolitano at the Summer Intern Series- 7/18/2013)

Sen. Paul Meets with Retired Military Generals from Kentucky
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Also on Thursday, I was honored to meet with Michael W. Davidson, Major General, U.S. Army (Retired) and Robert S. Silverthorn, Major General, U.S. Army (Retired) of Louisville, Jerry D. Humble, Major General, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired) of Russellville, and D. Allen Youngman, Major General, U.S. Army (Retired) of Alvaton to discuss a variety of challenges that the U.S. Armed Forces are facing.

Media Wrap-Up
This past week, I appeared on Fox's Your World with Neil Cavuto and Guest Host Eric Bolling (http://ct.symplicity.com/t/pau/ca02b25967459431a2fd7b19b21bdacb/1401316643/realurl=http:/www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHFEdTXZQdw&feature=c4-overview&list=UUeM9I-20oWUs8daIIpsNHoQ). I also spoke with several radio stations across the country, as well as stations in Kentucky including The Takeaway with John Hockenberry. I also penned op-eds in the Washington Times (http://ct.symplicity.com/t/pau/ca02b25967459431a2fd7b19b21bdacb/1401316643/realurl=http:/www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jul/19/a-union-cloud-over-obamacare/?page=1) and Politico (http://ct.symplicity.com/t/pau/ca02b25967459431a2fd7b19b21bdacb/1401316643/realurl=http:/www.politico.com/story/2013/07/aid-to-unknown-rebels-in-syria-carries-us-threat-94362.html#ixzz2ZUwPRntN).
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