Dear Friends,
I hope you and your family had a blessed Easter with loved ones. As we celebrate this holy season, we reflect on the love of God and our faith during this time of rejoicing and renewal. This year, the message of renewal and rebirth rings especially true as we all have experienced challenging times over this past year with the global pandemic.
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| Setting the Record Straight |
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Having a free and fair elections is the foundation of our democracy. Governor Brian Kemp and our state legislators worked to pass an election integrity law to address issues arising from the 2020 election, secure each and every ballot, and provide broader access to voters while still securing the integrity of the ballot. Unfortunately, what Delta Air Lines, Major League Baseball, and other corporate CEOs in the Peach State are saying about the new Georgia election integrity law is simply wrong, and they ought to be ashamed.
Last Thursday, I sent a letter to Delta CEO Ed Bastian following his false comments on Georgia’s new election law. His shockingly inaccurate and irresponsible assessment of the law was a blatant and misinformed attack on the election integrity law.
Here are the facts:
- Voters will be able to vote by absentee ballot with no excuse.
- Large precincts will be required to add voting machines and election personnel to shorten voting lines.
- The number of early voting days were and two mandatory Saturdays were added, with the option of two Sundays for all localities.
- Voter ID requirements to secure the ballot box will be included and simply call for either a driver’s license or free state ID number.
- Drop boxes will be available in every county at early voting sites to ensure the integrity of the process.
- Drinking water is not banned in voter lines as has been reported, it just can’t be distributed at the polls by political groups advocating for votes.
We should no longer accept the false choice between voter access and voter integrity. We must demand and achieve both. Georgia’s new law goes a long way toward accomplishing that. I stand with Governor Kemp, Attorney General Chris Carr, and our state legislators in fighting back against this coordinated disinformation attack on our state’s election law.
I joined them on Saturday at the Gold Dome to set the record straight and called on Delta and Major League Baseball to apologize to every Georgian for robbing these folks of paychecks and opportunities. Click here to watch my remarks.
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| Week Ahead |
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I invite all Third District residents to join me for a telephone town hall tomorrow at 6:15pm. As your Member of Congress, one of my top priorities is being open and available to the people I represent. With the 117th Congress underway, I look forward to listening to folks and making sure they know where I stand on the critical issues facing our nation. During the call, I will be providing a legislative update, discussing upcoming priorities in Congress, and taking live questions from participants. If you are interested in joining the call or asking me a question, click here to RSVP.
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As always, I’m here to serve you. Please contact my office with any questions, comments, or concerns. Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to keep track of upcoming legislation and events!
Sincerely,
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Rep. Ferguson fires back at Delta CEO
Newnan Times-Herald – 4/01
Rep. Drew FERGUSON, R-Ga, responded to comments made by Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian who cited Georgia’s new election law as "unacceptable," "wrong" and "based on a lie.” In an open letter to Bastian, FERGUSON said the CEO’s comments on the election reform law were "shockingly inaccurate and irresponsible."
‘Shockingly inaccurate and irresponsible’: Georgia rep. slams Delta CEO’s criticism of controversial election law
WRBL.com – 4/01
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – A west Georgia representative rebuked the CEO of Atlanta-based Delta Airlines after the business leader publicly criticized the state’s controversial new election law. In an open letter publicized by the representative’s office, Drew FERGUSON said Ed Bastian “offered a shockingly inaccurate and irresponsible assessment of the law.” Ferguson’s 3rd Congressional District stretches from the suburbs south of Atlanta to north Columbus.
ENSURING LASTING SMILES ACT REINTRODUCED IN CONGRESS
Orthodontic Products – 4/01
Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Representatives Anna Eshoo (D-Calif) and Drew FERGUSON (R-Ga) recently reintroduced the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA), which ensures that health plans cover medically necessary services related to a patient’s anomaly or birth defect, including any serious dental and oral-related procedures that are necessary to maintaining health and overall function.
US Rep. Drew Ferguson: Critics of Georgia election bill should apologize
11 Alive – 4/03
Ferguson blasts MLB, will host town hall on Tuesday
Newnan Times-Herald – 4/05
U.S. Representative Drew FERGUSON (R-GA) will host a telephone town hall meeting on Tuesday, April 6th at 6:15 p.m. for residents of Georgia’s Third Congressional District.
All-Star Game: Gov. Kemp defends election laws after MLB moves game
Fox 5 Atlanta – 4/05
"At some point, the shareholders are going to question your fiduciary responsibility and ask, 'Are you doing the right thing by your company, your employees, your constituents and your customers?'" District 3 Rep. Drew FERGUSON, R-Ga., said.
Georgia Congressional Representatives react to Capitol officer attack
Fox 28 Savannah – 4/02
3rd District Representative Drew FERGUSON said that he was deeply saddened by the attack. He added that "law enforcement officers’ resiliency in the face of the danger they regularly face is an inspiration for all of us" and asked for continued prayers for the families.
Republicans fight back against business opposition to election law changes
Regular Order – 4/02
REPUBLICANS. The public rebukes have angered GOP lawmakers, as some accused the CEO's of spreading misinformation. "To this point, you have not been truthful," Rep. Drew FERGUSON (R-GA) told the CEO of Delta in a letter
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