Rep. George Whitesides (@Rep

Rep. George Whitesides

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Rep. George Whitesides

@Rep_Whitesides

U.S. Congressman, representing the Santa Clarita, Antelope, and N. San Fernando Valleys. Former NASA Chief of Staff. Proud father of 2.

Joined December 2024

Rep. George Whitesides
@Rep_Whitesides
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Ebola is spreading in Central Africa, and cuts to science and health are putting American families at risk here at home. Disease surveillance, global health partnerships, and scientific expertise help stop outbreaks before they become global crises. But when the current
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Rep. George Whitesides
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Jun 14
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I hope any peace deal is worthy of the costs already paid by American servicemembers and the economic burdens borne by Americans at home.
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Jun 14
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Most importantly: are there enforceable commitments on nuclear weapons development and nuclear materials? A vague commitment with no enforcement mechanism is not enough when dealing with the Iranian regime.
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Jun 14
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Is Iran getting access to money it didn’t have before the war? That could come through direct payments, unfreezing assets, or sanctions relief.
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Jun 14
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Is the Strait of Hormuz truly open, without restrictions or a hidden Iranian tax? This is crucial for gas prices, energy supply, and long-term energy security.
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Jun 14
President Trump says a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran will be signed Sunday. We’ll see. Whenever it comes, here’s what to look for:
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@Rep_Whitesides
Jun 13
Had a great time joining friends and family to kick off the Palmdale Water District H2GO 5K at Lake Palmdale this morning! Thanks to everyone who came out to support our community this morning, and congratulations to all the runners, including the members of #TeamWhitesides who
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Jun 12
This year’s @scvbgc Gala brought together dedicated community members to raise money for after-school programming that serves thousands of kids across our region. With over 2,000 students enrolled in their program and 9,000 additional kids served through additional outreach, the
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Jun 12
Inflation crossed 4% for the first time in three years – as the administration’s war in Iran continues, Americans are paying the price at the grocery store, the gas pump, and energy bills. We need to plan to end this war, and bring down the cost of living for everyone who has
The Washington Post
@washingtonpost
Jun 10
Breaking news: Inflation crossed 4 percent for the first time in three years in May, as sustained pressure from the Iran war makes clear that the inflationary hit to consumers is far from over. wapo.st/4uq0hNO
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Rep. George Whitesides
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Jun 12
I attended the 16th Annual WE Build Women's Empowerment Build in Palmdale, where volunteers came together to help build homes for veteran families in the AV. Events like this are so important – thank you to @Homes4Fams and everyone who dedicated their time and energy to
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Rep. George Whitesides
@Rep_Whitesides
Jun 11
My colleagues and I are demanding answers from the administration on the spread of Ebola through Central Africa, how their cuts to foreign aid have impacted this crisis, and what their plans are to keep us here at home safe. What starts as an outbreak thousands of miles away can
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Jun 11
WATCH: I challenged the Energy Secretary after he repeatedly refused to acknowledge a simple fact: daytime solar is the cheapest source of electricity available today. But, this debate is about more than energy prices. It's about whether America will lead the industries of the
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Aaron Rupar
@atrupar
Jun 10
WHITESIDES: The truth is the cheapest form of energy on a per unit basis is daytime solar. Is that not true? CHRIS WRIGHT: It depends-- WHITESIDES: No it doesn't depend! It's true. You are amazingly misleading the American public. WRIGHT: It depends-- WHITESIDES: No!
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