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Excerpts from Byron Donalds Newsletter.
Contact: Daniel First
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March 24, 2025
Contact: Daniel First
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Donalds Leads Coalition To Address Biden Admin. Lack Of Transparency And Abuse Of Foreign Gift Disclosure Guidelines
WASHINGTON – This morning, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) took corrective active action to address the Biden administration's lack of transparency and abuse of foreign gift disclosure guidelines.
The "Gift Accountability, Registration, and Disclosures Act" is the 11th piece of legislation introduced by Congressman Donalds during the 119th Congress, is co-led by Congressman Jared Golden (D-ME), and has received the support of Public Citizen; Government Information Watch; Concerned Veterans of America; Foundation for Government Accountability Action; and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington.
Currently, foreign gifts are regulated by 5 U.S.C. §7342, the "Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act." This law prohibits U.S. Government employees from soliciting foreign gifts and discourages the acceptance of unsolicited foreign gifts except where refusal might embarrass the donor or adversely affect U.S. foreign relations. For over 50 years, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE), and the House Committee on Oversight and Reform have each identified inconsistent
compliance, collection, and reporting of foreign gifts by federal government employees.
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Memphis Man Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Methamphetamine
Former Colombian Navy Lieutenant Sentenced to 15 Years for Helping Sell Locations of Navy Drug Interdiction Vessels to International Drug Traffickers
United States Secures Extradition of More Than a Dozen Fugitives from 10 Countries
Former Haitian Mayor Convicted of Immigration Crimes Based on Lying about Past Involvement in Haitian Political Violence
The Department of Justice Announces Affirmative Litigation Against the American Federation of Government Employees to Protect National Security
Diopsys Inc. Agrees to Pay up to $14.25 Million to Resolve Alleged Federal False Claims Act and State Law Violations Relating to Vision Testing
Dual Pakistani-Canadian National Arrested for Years-Long Scheme to Circumvent U.S. Export Control Laws
Operator of Fraudulent Investment Vehicle Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison for Securities Fraud, Tax Fraud and Other Charges
Four Individuals and One Company Plead Guilty to Bid Rigging Schemes and Related Crimes Plaguing Public Schools in Mississippi and Louisiana
Justice Department Disrupts Hamas Terrorist Financing Scheme Through Seizure of Cryptocurrency
Attorney General Pamela Bondi Launches Compliance Review Investigation into Admissions Policies at Stanford University and Several University of California Schools, Advancing President Trump’s Mandate to End Illegal DEI Policies
U.S. Department of Justice Announces Second Amendment Pattern-or-Practice Investigation into California’s Los Angeles County
United States Files Civil Forfeiture Complaint for $47 Million in Proceeds from the Sale of 1 Million Barrels of Iranian Oil
Executive Pleads Guilty to a Seven-Count Indictment Two Weeks Before Trial, Admits to Longstanding Antitrust and Wire Fraud Conspiracies Affecting Wildfire Services
Justice Department Secures Forfeiture of Over $5M of Funds Traceable to Business Email Compromise Scheme Targeting Massachusetts Workers Union
Former North Dakota State Senator Sentenced to 10 Years’ Imprisonment for Traveling to Prague to Engage in Commercial Sex with Children
International Law Enforcement Cooperation Leads to Takedown of U.S.- and Brazil-Based Alien Smugglers and Immigration Arrests
Medicare Advantage Provider Seoul Medical Group and Related Parties to Pay Over $62M to Settle False Claims Act Suit
Defense Contractor MORSECORP Inc. Agrees to Pay $4.6 Million to Settle Cybersecurity Fraud Allegations
Evolutions Flooring Inc. and Its Owners to Pay $8.1 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Evaded Customs Duties
Justice Department Announces Anticipated Distribution of at Least $2B to Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism in 2026
Oklahoma Man Charged with Operating Large-Scale Dog Fighting and Trafficking Venture
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Crimes
United States Announces Plans to Extradite Three Tren de Aragua Members, Who Have Been Declared Alien Enemies, Wanted by Chile for Homicide and Kidnapping Offenses
Roofing Business Owner and Payroll Administrator Sentenced for Employment Tax Conspiracy
I'm also fighting to bring accountability to Washington and ensure Americans' tax dollars are used wisely and in their best interests. I was proud to reintroduce my Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act earlier this week to stop the U.S. funding from going to Hamas terrorists in Gaza and the No Dollars for Dictators Act to ensure tax dollars aren't being funneled through the International Monetary Fund to dictators, terrorists and other evil regimes.
My new bill, the Locating Every Disbursement in Government Expenditure Records (LEDGER) Act will also bring accountability to how the federal government spends every dollar by requiring the U.S. Treasury to track its payments – just like every family and business does with their bank accounts. This fixes an alarming discovery by DOGE that $4.7 trillion in payments were left simply unmarked, meaning they were untraceable and unaccountable to the American people.
The LEDGER Act is common sense and a step in the right direction on my mission to balance the federal budget. I've been clear: we must have a balanced budget to help President Trump finally end inflation. Just like I did as governor of Florida, we must put in the work, go line by line in the budget, scrutinize how every dollar is being spent, cut taxes and grow the economy. With President Trump in the White House and committed to balancing the budget, I know we can get this done. Read more in my letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal HERE.
It's been a great week, but there's always more to accomplish to make life better for Florida families – let's get to work!
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Excerpts from Gus Bilirakis Newsletter
Inviting Students and Parents: I'm inviting local middle and high school students and their parents to attend my upcoming U.S. Service Academy Night featuring presentations by each of the five U.S. Service Academies. Participants will learn about the Congressional nomination process and about how to prepare for a successful appointment. Service Academies offer an elite education to the best and brightest students who are ready to make a commitment to serve their country in the Armed Forces.
Promoting Public Safety: The FBI has arrested three of the most wanted fugitives in the past two months. It is wonderful to see the FBI re-focused on its primary mission of keeping Americans safe.
Keeping Kids Safe: Our increasingly digital world continually presents new threats and challenges, especially to our children. Congress must continue to address risks facing the most vulnerable and take steps to help ensure they are not being exploited by bad actors online. Last week, we held an important discussion that I hope will help build bipartisan consensus around legislation to protect Americans, including our children, from threats in the online world. Click here to watch my remarks during the hearing.
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Voter Data Center - Registering to Vote in Florida
Florida voters can register to vote in a variety of ways:
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In person at your local supervisor of elections office.
By completing a Florida Voter Registration Application and mailing it to your local supervisor of elections office.
To register:
You need to register with your local, county Supervisor of Elections. The list can be found here. The rules for voting by mail can be found here.
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Registration Deadlines
You can register at any time. However, to vote in an election, you must be registered by the book closing date, which is normally the 29th day before each election.
For more information on voter registration in Florida, you can visit the Florida voter registration page here.
Florida Office of Inspectors General
Registration is Open for the FEC's Political Party Committee Webinar03/27/2025
On April 29 and 30, the Commission will hold an in-depth, online training event to help political party committees understand and comply with the federal campaign laws relevant to them.
Beginners should plan to attend both the Tuesday, April 29 Basics workshop (from 1:00-3:00pm ET) and the two-part Party Committee Operations sessions on Wednesday, April 30 (from 1:00-4:15pm ET). Those with more experience may choose to register only for the Party Committee Operations workshops.
During the webinar, staff from the Information and Reports Analysis Divisions will dig into the federal campaign finance rules relevant to political party committees, walk participants through reporting scenarios on different types of activity, and answer your questions. If you are a political party committee treasurer or work with these types of committees, this live, interactive training event is designed for you.
Any questions email kenmccard@gmail.com or text/call 954-258-1111.
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THE SILVER AND GOLD OF THE BIBLE
Acts 3: 6 “Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.”
In the song “House of Gold” we hear the lyrics, “I’d rather be in a deep dark grave and know that my poor soul was saved than to live in this world in a house of gold and deny my God and lose my soul.” Is it possible to believe this and live in this world?
With the growth of atheism and agnosticism in the world, the point of discussing scriptural economics is probably like beating one’s head against a wall. But for those of us that hold in very high regard the Word of God, we readily see, God knows all things and that includes economics.
Did God invent money? Of course not! But He did include a few basic rules and guidelines for us in the wise use of our resources. We have found the scriptures to be useful in many areas of life and the lessons concerning money are included.
In the beginning of humanity on earth there was no such thing as money. The barter system of exchanging goods and services was utilized that all could benefit from the skills and expertise of others.
As logical and effective as the barter system was, as the population grew, it became inadequate. Thus, the invention of money established an evil medium for humans to manipulate and misuse. The ability to cheat, lie and steal reached a new level and has accelerated ever since.
Ecclesiastes 5: 10 “He that loves silver shall never be satisfied with silver; he that loves abundance with increase: this is also vanity.” King Solomon warned 3000 years ago the dangers of loving monetary substance.
It appears Solomon may have been telling us, monetary substance is no substance at all. If it is only something to accumulate, what is it worth? I used to hear people speak of “spending money.” Is it not all spending money? We are encouraged to save but the savings are purposed to eventually spend.
We’ve not known of any person, poor or rich, that was able to take his/her money or anything else (including their own body) with them once the heart and brain stopped functioning. For many of us, the notion of “what’s the use in accumulating all that silver” is a pressing question.
If one has accumulated billions in funds and hoards it only to see his neighbors in need, what kind of person is that? If someone manages appropriately and increases a bank account or portfolio, what’s the reward?
Many in our world measure success by one’s accumulations. My most precious possessions are my experiences. For some of us our greatest challenge is to find our next challenge.
If a person invests wisely, others regard him/her as a scrooge and the demeaning remarks are certain to be voiced. If another refuses to plan and work for the (seemingly) inevitable future, he is seen as lazy and unmotivated. Human opinion will never cease and perspectives will always be included.
1 Timothy 6: 10 “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” Misplaced priorities have caused many of us loads of trouble and loving money would be a classic case. Money is a medium of exchange, not a god to be revered and worshiped.
Notice in Paul’s writing to Timothy he specified “the love of money,” not the money itself. Wise use of funds would not include such pagan attitudes and to use one’s monetary resources wisely is a precious gift.
Many in today’s world consider capitalism as evil and the concentration of wealth as discriminatory. While we understand the shallow attitude, the fact remains, without the movers and shakers, everyone would starve.
Without the high-dollar management people to keep industry in motion, jobs would be a thing of the past. Without capitalism we would be eating grubs and tree bark to stay alive.
2 Thessalonians 3: 10 “For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.” Many see this verse written by Paul as being selfish and cold-hearted. In the first century, the luxury of keeping up the non-workers was not possible.
Work by everyone was seen as necessary for survival. Also notice, Paul wrote “would not work.” He did not write “could not work.”
Another concept strongly discouraged in the Bible is that of excessive debt. Proverbs 22: 7 “The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.”
In a western world society, no one wants to be either a servant or a slave (ebed in Hebrew). Yet we place ourselves (in many cases) in a situation of servanthood to the lenders for many years. Many die in debt leaving those debts to be paid by their family or not at all.
Once again we find scripture given by God (2 timothy 6: 10) that could tremendously improve our lives if we would just listen.
Many today believe mankind can eliminate poverty. While that is an admirable thought, it will not happen. Matthew 26: 11 Jesus said “For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.”
Poverty is not only finding many people with a shortage of monetary funds; there are many in our world that are spiritually impoverished.
We must always teach that eternal salvation is attained by a faith based belief (Ephesians 2: 8) in Christ Jesus crucified (Matthew 27: 35) for the remission of sin (1 John 1: 9) and resurrected (Matthew 28: 6).
Van Yandell is a retired Industrial Arts teacher, an ordained gospel evangelist and commissioned missionary. His email: vmy2121@outlook.com
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