October Update

Statement

Dear Friend,

I hope this newsletter finds you well and that you have been enjoying the change of seasons so far. I spent this past week at home in Georgia, and have thankfully gotten to visit with my family, friends, and a few groups around the District. I look forward to seeing many of you in the coming weeks, as I will be working from Georgia for the remainder of the October District Work Period.

On Tuesday, I was able to catch up with the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce. We talked mostly about what is weighing on the minds of Georgians and all Americans across the country -- jobs. Unfortunately, yet another disappointing jobs report was released today by the Bureau of Labor. The report noted that 95,000 Americans lost their jobs in September and nationwide unemployment is now 9.6%. In Georgia that figure is 10.3%. The policies of the Obama Administration and Congressional Democrats have done nothing to stop the bleeding--in fact, since enactment of the so-called "stimulus" that was signed into law on February 17, 2009, 2,622,000 jobs have been lost. However, I want to reassure you that when we get back to work in Washington, I will continue to push for policies that will spur job creation across the country.

I also understand that repealing ObamaCare is another issue that is constantly on the minds of my constituents. This bill is already wreaking havoc on our healthcare system. Just yesterday, I was reminded of why it is so important that we repeal Obamacare. I was scrubbed in to an Operating Room with Dr. Nikhil Shah and had the opportunity to watch him perform surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta. Dr. Shah is working to further develop technologies and methods to help treat and cure prostate cancer. We need to continue to encourage this type of innovation in the medical field, as well as provide funding for technological enterprises so that doctors can come up with new ways to treat deadly diseases. I fear that certain provisions of ObamaCare will stifle creativity and innovation, which are integral aspects of improving medical technology and making our system the most advanced in the world. I promise to continue fighting for meaningful healthcare reform that will allow for new research, experimentation, and developments to make sure our loved ones are getting the best treatments available when they are sick.

Lastly, I'd like to share some pictures with you from my visit to the Tommy Nobis Center in Kennesaw. Recently, the Center has developed a new initiative called "Recycletronics" which has created 60 new jobs and numerous part time shifts for workers with disabilities and other barriers to employment. "Recycletronics" disassembles old electronics in order to salvage their parts, and also to make sure that harmful components of appliances do not end up in our landfills. This is truly a remarkable effort by the Tommy Nobis Center to tackle both environmental and economic issues at the same time, and I am so proud that this project has a home in the 11th Congressional District. Keep up the great work!

I hope to see you soon and please reach out to either of my District Offices if I can be of assistance to you while I am here in Georgia. Have a safe and wonderful weekend.

Sincerely,

Phil Gingrey, M.D.

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