North Shenandoah News

Congressman Ben Cline, representing Virginia's 6th district, recently addressed several key issues through his social media platform. His statements touched on tax penalties for hostages, rural healthcare challenges, and strategic military exercises.

On November 21, 2024, Congressman Cline emphasized the importance of removing tax penalties for Americans held hostage or wrongfully detained. He stated that "Americans who are being held hostage or wrongfully detained should be focused on reuniting with their families, not on tax penalties from the IRS." He highlighted the introduction of the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act as a legislative measure to address this issue.

Later that day, at 20:31 UTC, Congressman Cline recognized Rural Health Day by applauding healthcare professionals serving rural communities. He noted their dedication amidst challenging conditions by stating "As we recognize #RuralHealthDay , we applaud our incredible healthcare professionals and dedicated hospitals serving our rural communities..." He stressed the need to continue expanding access to healthcare in these areas.

In another post made at 22:00 UTC on the same day, Congressman Cline reported on a wargame exercise conducted by the China Select Committee. The exercise aimed to understand tactics used by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) against the United States. He commented that "Yesterday, the China Select Committee conducted a wargame exercise to gain insight into the tactics the CCP is using to undermine our country." These exercises are crucial for identifying strategic challenges in the Pacific region.