FairBol

On 9/22/2021 at 10:52 AM, Jack said:

@Sheridan Which settings do you use?

Yeah, I'm not quite sure how you're doing this...but it looks cool!

Aye.  

On 7/4/2021 at 12:05 AM, FairBol said:

I'd like seat number 54, please.  

Again, assuming this has been granted. 

(EDIT: Whoops....now I see I've taken Desk 6)

Punks

On 7/3/2021 at 7:23 PM, FairBol said:

If it hasn't been claimed yet, I'll take Russell 416, please.  

I'll just assume this has been granted, thanks.  LOL

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TV Ad (Tier III): Law & Order

 

Short clips of police scenes in inner cities, taped-off areas, investigations, etc.

 

Voice #1 (of random TV reporter): Another shooting in Los Angeles today, as a ten-year old girl is tragically...

 

(voice #1 fades out)

 

Witness on Camera (as in news report): People are afraid for their safety.  

 

Voice #2 (of random TV news commentator): Where's the accountability?

 

Voice #3 (of different random TV news commentator): How do we stop the violence?

 

Patterson: It's time to get tough on crime...for safer streets, safer homes, and safer communities.  That's my plan.  

 

Narrator Voice: On Election Day, vote for the law and order candidate.  Vote Thomas Patterson for US Senate.

 

Working on a few more ideas, soon to come.  

Proposed ads.  

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Radio:

Ad #1 (Tier III) - Leadership

 

Two older men shooting the breeze, as if on a park bench  

 

Man #1: Hmm.  Looks like Congress is back in session.

Man #2: Yep.  Same old games, same old promises.  

 

Man #1: Not with Thomas Patterson.  He works for Georgia, not the big lobbyists.  

 

Narrator: If you want games, go see the Braves.  If you want real leadership in Washington...

 

Patterson: Vote Thomas Patterson for US Senate.  

 

More coming.  

OK....so I'm on the ballot.  Panicked for a sec, LOL

OK....so apparently I wasn't aware of the exact deadline (was it this past Thursday?) for announcing re-election plans.  I said in my party WR that I'd be running; I'm not sure what you have as the status of my race.  The last time I checked in, there hadn't been any announcement....anyways, I think I'm good to go, just let me know if that doesn't work/I'm not allowed, as things weren't clear to me where to post.  Thanks.  

Yeah, I'm in.  

@TPatterson: No more games on S.192.  Let's show the Ayatollah we mean business...pass the bill! #sanctions #BigStickDiplomacy

Madam President,

I rise in strong support of this bill.  

Speaking of appeasement, as my colleague from Florida so eloquently has, history has shown that it does not work.  Britain's Neville Chamberlain, as well as the Soviet Union, tried to appease Hitler and the Nazis; they failed.  It is, to quote another great British leader in Winston Churchill, "like feeding a crocodile, hoping he will eat you last".  

Now, a word or two on diplomatic efforts.  Diplomacy is all well and good, but in order for it to be successful, you must have a willing partner; someone who is willing to come to the table, and negotiate.  We have seen time and time again that Iran is not interested in talking.  While we argue semantics, they refine their nuclear program; while the opposition in this debate plays politics, they chant "death to America".  

Why, then, should we be engaged in any sort of appeasement towards the Iranian regime? We need to show Iran that we mean business; we can and will act to protect American interests.  The best way to do this peacefully is to approve the proposed sanctions.  Let's get tough on Iran now, and not wait to see what kind of food they eat, so to speak.  

I yield.  

Nay.  

Lake

On 9/19/2021 at 4:06 PM, SWMissourian said:

Economy and Taxes

• Cut taxes -- specify some good ones

Do we still have a Federal Estate Tax on the books? I'm of the opinion that tax should be eliminated.  

@TPatterson: I support the parole application of Leonard Peltier.  Mr. Peltier is not in good health; the longer he is imprisoned, the more his condition will deteriorate.  

@TPatterson: In addition, Peltier has served 40 years for a crime that he may not have committed.  @POTUS, it's time to let him go home, and live out his final days with family.  #dotherighthing #PardonForPeltier

Rooster

Nay.

Aye.

Aye.  

Biography

Another bill proposal.  

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 

Mr. PATTERSON, for himself with thanks to Mr. HANNA, introduces

 

A BILL

 

 

To amend the Small Business Act to allow small business development centers to assist and advise small business concerns

on relevant cyber security matters, and for other purposes.

 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

 

 

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 

 

This Act may be cited as the "Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016" .  

 

SECTION 2. ROLE OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS IN CYBER SECURITY AND PREPAREDNESS.  

 

Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended—

 

  (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking “and providing access to business analysts who can refer small business concerns to available experts:” and inserting “providing access to business analysts who can refer small business concerns to available experts; and, to the extent practicable, providing assistance in furtherance of the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy developed under section 5(b) of the Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016:”; and

 

  (2) in subsection (c)—

 

    (A) in paragraph (2)—

 

      (i) in subparagraph (E), by striking “and” at the end;

 

      (ii) in subparagraph (F), by striking the period and inserting “; and”; and

 

      (iii) by adding at the end of the following:

 

  “(G) access to cyber security specialists to counsel, assist, and inform small business concern clients, in furtherance of the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy developed under section 5(b) of the Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016.”.

 

SECTION 3. ADDITIONAL CYBER SECURITY ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS.

 

Section 21(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

 

  “(8) Cyber Security Assistance.—The Department of Homeland Security, and any other Federal department or agency in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security, may leverage small business development centers to provide assistance to small businesses by disseminating cyber security risk information and other homeland security information to help small business concerns in developing or enhancing cyber security infrastructure, cyber threat awareness, and cyber training programs for employees.”.

 

SECTION 4. CYBER SECURITY OUTREACH FOR SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS.

 

Section 227 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 148) is amended—

 

  (1) by redesignating subsection (l) as subsection (m); and

 

  (2) by inserting after subsection (k) the following:

 

“(l) Cybersecurity Outreach.—

 

  “(1) In General.—The Secretary may leverage small business development centers to provide assistance to small business concerns by disseminating information on cyber threat indicators, defensive measures, cybersecurity risks, incidents, analyses, and warnings to help small business concerns in developing or enhancing cybersecurity infrastructure, cyber threat awareness, and cyber training programs for employees.

 

  “(2) Definitions.—For purposes of this subsection, the terms ‘small business concern’ and ‘small business development center’ have the meaning given such terms, respectively, under section 3 of the Small Business Act.”.

 

SECTION 5. GAO STUDY ON SMALL BUSINESS CYBER SUPPORT SERVICES AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER CYBER STRATEGY.

 

(A) Review Of Current Cyber Security Resources.—

 

  (1) In General.—The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of current cyber security resources at the Federal level aimed at assisting small business concerns with developing or enhancing cyber security infrastructure, cyber threat awareness, or cyber training programs for employees.

 

  (2) Content.—The review required under paragraph (1) shall include the following:

 

    (A) An accounting and description of all Federal Government programs, projects, and activities that currently provide assistance to small business concerns in developing or enhancing cyber security infrastructure, cyber threat awareness, or cyber training programs for employees.

 

    (B) An assessment of how widely utilized the resources described under subparagraph (A) are by small business concerns and a review of whether or not such resources are duplicative of other programs and structured in a manner that makes them accessible to and supportive of small business concerns.

 

  (3) Report.—The Comptroller General shall issue a report to the Congress, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and any association recognized under section 21(a)(3)(A) of the Small Business Act containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the review required under paragraph (1).

 

(B) Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy.—

 

  (1) In General.—Not later than 90 days after the issuance of the report under subsection (a)(3), the Administrator of the Small Business Administration and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall work collaboratively to develop a Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy.

 

  (2) Consultation.—In developing the strategy under this subsection, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consult with entities representing the concerns of small business development centers, including any association recognized under section 21(a)(3)(A) of the Small Business Act.

 

  (3) Content.—The strategy required under paragraph (1) shall include, at minimum, the following:

 

    (A) Plans for leveraging small business development centers (SBDCs) to access existing cyber programs of the Department of Homeland Security and other appropriate Federal agencies to enhance services and streamline cyber assistance to small business concerns.

 

    (B) To the extent practicable, methods for the provision of counsel and assistance to improve a small business concern’s cyber security infrastructure, cyber threat awareness, and cyber training programs for employees, including—

 

      (I) working to ensure individuals are aware of best practices in the areas of cyber security, cyber threat awareness, and cyber training;

 

      (ii) working with individuals to develop cost-effective plans for implementing best practices in these areas;

 

      (iii) entering into agreements, where practical, with Information Sharing and Analysis Centers or similar cyber information sharing entities to gain an awareness of actionable threat information that may be beneficial to small business concerns; and

 

      (iv) providing referrals to area specialists when necessary.

 

    (C) An analysis of—

 

      (I) how Federal Government programs, projects, and activities identified by the Comptroller General in the report issued under subsection (a)(1) can be leveraged by SBDCs to improve access to high-quality cyber support for small business concerns;

 

      (ii) additional resources SBDCs may need to effectively carry out their role; and

 

      (iii) how SBDCs can leverage existing partnerships and develop new ones with Federal, State, and local government entities as well as private entities to improve the quality of cyber support services to small business concerns.

 

  (4) Delivery of Strategy.—Not later than 180 days after the issuance of the report under subsection (a)(3), the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy shall be issued to the Committees on Homeland Security and Small Business of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate.

 

    (C) Definition.—The term “small business development center” has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).  

 

SECTION 6. PROHIBITION ON ADDITIONAL FUNDS.

 

  No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the requirements of this Act or the amendments made by this Act. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized.

 

SECTION 7. WHEN EFFECTIVE.

 

This Act shall take effect immediately upon signing by the President of the United States. 

 

Thoughts?

@TPatterson: Congressman King, HR 9 absolutely does not "roll back critical protections".  Rather, it says that the federal government may not deny certain rights to individuals...

@TPatterson: ...based on the religious beliefs of such individuals.  Guess your little scare tactic worked.  #scaretactics

@TPatterson: Catching up on legislation today.  Disappointed to see the failure of H.R. 9.  Apparently, Dems aren't interested in religious freedom, only their own talking points.  #DefendTheFirst

Damn....I didn't see this before right now.  The bill failed, I guess.  

Possible new talking point: the Democrats aren't interested in religious freedom.