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There are folks just down the road from me who haven't been able to get into their houses since March. Think about that for a minute: there are families who haven't been able to return home for going on 6 months now.

Historic flooding, caused in part by failed river management policies, have decimated folks along the Missouri River. They aren't alone. Most of North Missouri has seen historic flooding this year and the recovery process continues.

It's time to set the record straight on the Green New Deal. We all thought it was a joke back in February, but now the chickens have come home to roost and we're marching closer towards this nightmare becoming a reality.

Today was a long time coming. We finally ditched one of the worst government regulations in my lifetime—the Obama Administration's disastrous "Waters of the U.S." (WOTUS) rule.

In rural North Missouri, we travel a lot of miles every day—it's just a fact of life. We know that our roads and bridges are in desperate need of repair. Inadequately maintained roads and bridges cause needless delays and detours, greatly impacting public safety and commerce.

With kids heading back to school, parents are scrambling to pack lunches, double-check school supply lists, and make sure everyone gets where they need to be on time—right after snapping some first day of school photos.

At the same time, teachers are busy preparing for a successful school year. Preparing lesson plans, arranging classrooms, stocking supplies, and so much more—all to help prepare a healthy learning environment for our children.

You might not recognize the name Adam Olin Smith, but you should. A native of Bevier, Adam was an American hero who gave his life in defense of our nation. I never had the chance to meet Adam, but last week I had the honor of celebrating his life and legacy with his family, friends, and community in Bevier.

From a young age, Adam wanted nothing more than to serve his country. After joining the Navy in 2004, he went on to complete the rigorous training necessary to become a Navy SEAL. Through grit and determination, Adam achieved his lifelong dream, but he didn't stop there.

There is a national security crisis at our southern border. Illegal immigrants, human traffickers, drug smugglers, and gangs are abusing our open border and American citizens are paying the price. It's time we put an end to this crisis—and step one is building a wall.

This didn't used to be a partisan issue. This used to be something both Republicans and Democrats could agree on—that we need a real, physical barrier on the southern border to keep America safe and secure. It's something I've supported all along.

Since the day President Trump took office, America has been making a comeback.

President Trump's agenda to lower taxes and cut unnecessary regulations has put American workers and American businesses first, and we're reaping the rewards of these pro-growth policies. Our economy is booming. Job growth is on the rise and unemployment is at its lowest point in nearly half a century. Small business optimism and consumer confidence are soaring. President Trump promised to make America great again, and he's doing just that. I've been proud to help him along the way.