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Dear Friend, This week we saw more encouraging news as the U.S. economy roared back from state and local lockdowns posting an unprecedented 33 percent expansion, the largest quarterly growth figure posted since 1947 when the U.S. began keeping track. This growth is a testament to the work ethic and ingenuity of Americans, and to the sound economic foundation of regulatory reform and low taxes put in place by President Trump. This is the second time that President Trump has led the country through economic difficulty since taking office – despite Speaker Pelosi holding up more than $130 billion in additional Paycheck Protection Program funds that could further assist struggling small businesses.

Dear Friend, This week we saw more encouraging economic news as new jobless claims dropped to their lowest level since the beginning of the pandemic and continuing unemployment claims dropped by more than 1 million. This is a testament to the resilience of the American economy which was the strongest in modern history – thanks to landmark tax and regulatory reforms – before the coronavirus pandemic that originated in China fanned out across the globe. It is great to see more Americans getting back to work.

Dear Friend, This week we saw more good news on the economic front, as American workers and small businesses continue to bounce back in the wake of government-mandated lockdown orders and restrictions. Retail sales were up significantly in September, nearly tripling analyst expectations, and rose 5.4% from a year ago. That’s a good indication that shops are getting back to business again and customers are getting back to shopping. We’ve still got a long way to go, but the gains we’ve seen over the last few months are a testament to the resilience of the American worker, and more evidence that the regulatory and tax reforms that fueled our historic economic boom – before the coronavirus surfaced in China – put America in a better position to bounce back.

Dear Friend, Speaker Pelosi called Congress back to Washington for legislative business last week, but once again refused to bring legislation to the floor that would provide assistance to struggling small businesses by unlocking nearly $140 billion in unspent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds. Unfortunately, the Speaker refuses to allow a stand-alone vote on the Republican proposal to get this money into the hands of small businesses, despite the fact that it enjoys support from lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle.

Dear Friend, We know we speak for all Telegram readers in wishing President Trump and the First Lady – as well as all of those worldwide who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic that originated several months ago in China – a speedy recovery.

Dear Friend, America spent much of this week reflecting on the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who sadly passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. Justice Ginsburg’s distinguished legal career spanned more than six decades, following the trail blazed by America’s first woman to serve on the high court, Sandra Day O’Connor. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time.

Dear Friend, Congress reconvened this week for legislative business. Unfortunately, the focus seemed to be more about activity and less about accomplishment. Senate Democrats blocked an effort to pass a limited coronavirus relief package that included additional Paycheck Protection Program funds and common-sense liability protection for hospitals, health-care workers, businesses, schools churches and non-profits as well as assistance for displaced workers. Instead of advancing this targeted and temporary effort to help American families, they chose to filibuster it.

Dear Friend, Today we observe a grim milestone in America’s history: The anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 – which crashed in Pennsylvania as its passengers bravely resisted hijackers who intended to crash it into another target. Most of us remember exactly what we were doing that day as we watched in horror as the events unfolded.