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Winners Announced for 2024 Congressional Art Competition in Florida’s First District
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) revealed the victors of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Florida’s First District at Artel Gallery in Pensacola. The competition, a yearly event sponsored by members of the U.S. House of Representatives, showcases the artistic talents of high school students from the district.The first-place winner of the competition is Noah Villarreal from Navarre High School with his piece titled "Essence." In second place is Eliana Batarao from Fort Walton Beach High School with her artwork named “Sick!” The third-place...
US Congressman Calls for Investigative Hearing on Failed Interagency Foreign Policy Decisions
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz has called for an investigative hearing on the impact of failed interagency foreign policy decisions on the safety of United States service members in Africa. In a letter to House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, Gaetz requested that Secretary of State Antony Blinken be called before the committee to address these concerns.Gaetz's letter highlighted the overlap between the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of State (DoS) and emphasized the need for oversight of DoS' Africa policy. He expressed...