Republican Magazine January 2021 Issue - Dan Lederman Leads Culture and Business Envoy in Florida

January 2020

VOL. 2 NO. 1

Culture & Business Meeting with Senator Dan Lederman

JANUARY

2021

PUBLISHER | Jay Shapiro

President Takes Action to Lower Insulin

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Costs to America's Senior Population

jshapiro@luxurychamber.com President Trump has taken action to reduce the cost of insulin

Assistant to the Editor | Kolleen Poirier kolleen@republicanmagazine.us

and improve the quality of care for America’s seniors. As the New York Post reports, Trump slashes cost of insulin for Medicare enrollees to $35 a month.

“The deal struck with the nation’s insulin manufacturers and

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Legal | John P. Contini

health care providers will limit the co-pay for a month’s supply of insulin to $35 — a 66 percent reduction to current costs, White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said.

“The initiative will apply to the 1 in 3 Medicare enrollees who have diabetes, which is approximately 3 million people.”

President Trump has been a champion for America’s seniors. In

Business Editor | Cindy Koch

2019, the President signed an executive order to protect and and improve care for our nation’s seniors.

As Rep. Kevin Brady said then, “I am encouraged by the

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

President’s commitment to increase available Medicare benefits, promoting new technologies that expand health care access

Jill Cueni-Cohen Michael Blander

across the country, particularly in rural communities, eliminate fraud and abuse within the system, and put America’s seniors first.”

Karyn Turk The Administration has also worked tirelessly during the COVID–19 pandemic to protect America’s seniors. President

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Trump and his team have taken action to increase testing, provided regulatory relief to medical providers to help speed up medical care, and has ensured seniors can continue to see their

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doctors for non-COVID related needs.

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Dick Thornburgh, Two-term Pennsylvania Governor, U.S. Attorney General and United Nations Under-Secretary General, dies at 88

Former Pennsylvania Gov. Dick Thornburgh, who made integrity and efficiency the hallmarks of his public service as a governor, U.S. attorney general and under-secretarygeneral of the United Nations, died peacefully of natural causes today in Pittsburgh, PA. He was 88. The governor's public career spanned 25 years, and he retired earlier in 2020 as counsel to the international law firm of K&L Gates LLP.

As the father of a son with significant disability, he was perhaps proudest of playing a leadership role as U.S. attorney general in enacting the Americans with Disabilities Act which provided sweeping provisions against discrimination based on a person's disability. Washington Post columnist David Broder called the ADA "arguably the most significant civil rights and social policy legislation to become law in more than a decade.

"Governor Thornburgh has done a superlative job," said President Jimmy Carter, when visiting the site. "Because of the trust of the American people in him, and particularly those who live in this region, potential panic and disturbance has been minimized.

"Ultimately, Mr. Thornburgh's leadership would be felt far beyond Three Mile Island – to his service in the U.S. Department of Justice, at the United Nations in New York, and as a private counsel commissioned to unravel misconduct in the business and media worlds.

Mr. Thornburgh rode a reputation as a corruption-busting federal prosecutor into the Pennsylvania governor's office in 1978, mounting a come-from-behind campaign to defeat a popular former Pittsburgh mayor, Pete Flaherty. Despite a severe recession, the governor won a tough reelection in 1982 against a little-known Central Pennsylvania congressman and became the first Republican governor to serve two consecutive terms.

In addition to his wife, Ginny, Mr. Thornburgh is survived by four sons and their families: John and his wife, Sharon; David and his wife, Rebecca; Peter and William; six grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.

MITCH LOUISVILLE, KY- U.S. Senators McConnell (R-KY), Rand Paul (R-KY), Kelly Loeffler (R-GA), David Perdue (R-GA), John Thune (R-SD) ,John Barasso (R-WY), Roy Blunt (R-MO), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Todd Young (R-IN), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), John Boozman (R-AZ), Mike Braun (R-IN), Richard Burr (R-NC), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), John Cornyn (R-TX), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Steve Daines (R-MT), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Josh Hawley (R-MO), John Hoeven (R-ND), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Jim Inhofe (R-OK), Ron Johnson (R-WI), James Lankford (R-OK), Mike Lee (R-UT), Jerry Moran (R-KS), James Risch (R-ID), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Ben Sasse (R-NE), Rick Scott (R-FL), Tim Scott (R-SC), Richard Shelby (R-AL), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Roger Wicker (R-MS), issued the following statement Friday regarding the amicus brief they are submitting to the Supreme Court concerning Danville Christian Academy v. Beshear:U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), and 36 of their fellow Republican Senators announced Friday they are submitting an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in support of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s religious liberty lawsuit, Danville Christian Academy v. Beshear.In the brief, Senators McConnell, Paul, Loeffler (R-GA), Perdue (R-GA), and their colleagues explain that the Constitution cannot permit the selective and overzealous targeting of religious institutions by local officials who seek to impose stricter restrictions in the name of public health than the restrictions enforced against similar but non-religious establishments. In this case, Governor Beshear in Kentucky has unconstitutionally ordered K-12 schools including religious schools to shut their doors while permitting preschools, colleges, business offices, entertainment venues, and many other secular institutions to remain open.“Everyone understands this has been a challenging time for local leaders, but pandemics don’t erase our First Amendment rights,” said McConnell. “Courts have repeatedly had to defend Americans of faith from overzealous officials who have tried to treat religious institutions in a uniquely disfavored way relative to other parts of society. Enough is enough. I am proud that Kentucky’s own Attorney General Daniel Cameron is leading the way to defend the religious liberty of Kentuckians and all Americans.” “I’m proud to co-lead this brief on behalf of all Kentuckians, whose fundamental right to religious liberty is guaranteed by the First and Fourteenth Amendments, and stand up to our power-hungry Governor who continues to overstep his authority with yet another unconstitutional shutdown of the free exercise of religion," said Paul.“Across the country, Democrat governors are using the pandemic as an excuse to trample Americans’ Constitutional rights, most especially their religious freedom,” said Loeffler. “Governor Beshear’s order is a complete disgrace to both common sense and the Constitution, and I am proud to join Majority Leader McConnell and Senator Paul in standing up for religious freedom.” “Democrats across the country have shown that they are willing to shut down houses of worship and religious schools,” said Perdue. “These decisions trample on the Constitutional rights of their citizens and are a disturbing overreach by the government. Religious schools are at the forefront of innovation in finding ways to keep their doors open and mitigate the effects of the coronavirus. Rather than using the heavy hand of government to trample on the constitutional rights of parents and these schools, we should be looking to their example as we work to get all kids safely back in the classroom, reopen the economy, and lead our country through this crisis.”“When imposing coronavirus restrictions, lawmakers and other government officials need to exercise the greatest respect for our first freedom – the free exercise of religion – and ensure that churches and other religious institutions are not subjected to disproportionately severe measures,” said Thune. “I’m hopeful that the Supreme Court will continue to safeguard religious freedom.”“Religious liberty is a first freedom. Parents have a right to send their kids to religious schools,” said Barrasso. “For families, for parents, for kids, this case is crucial.”“It is completely unconstitutional to ban in-person religious activities when many other in-person secular activities face no similar restrictions,” said Blunt. “There are precautions we need to take to protect public health and safety. Those precautions do not require Americans to arbitrarily give up their constitutionally protected rights.”“If people are permitted to congregate in casinos and shopping centers, folks can safely and responsibly go to church and kids to school,” said Ernst. “These orders are fundamentally unfair and in violation of basic constitutional rights, and that’s why we’re urging the Supreme Court to step in and uphold the freedoms of these institutions and individuals.”“Irresponsible governors and mayors have exploited the pandemic to target religious schools and even church services for burdensome lockdowns. These politicians claim they’re acting impartially in the interest of public health,” said Cotton. “But there’s nothing impartial about shutting down religious institutions while allowing gambling parlors and entertainment venues to operate unimpeded. The Supreme Court should defend the free exercise of religion by striking down Kentucky’s unconstitutional and arbitrary lockdown.”“Americans from all walks of life have made enormous and unprecedented sacrifices to curb the spread of this virus. But elected Democrats have continually exploited this crisis to abuse their power and impose authoritarian restrictions on Americans,” said Cruz. “According to Governor Beshear, during this pandemic Kentuckians can gamble, go to college, or shop in stores, all while sending their children to preschool, but not to religious K-12 schools. Governor Beshear’s orders not only subvert the Bill of Rights and our constitutional liberties, they will be profoundly destructive to students and families across the state who choose to send attend religious institutions. I’m proud to join my colleagues in asking the Sixth Circuit to consider the full scope of these orders and their violation of Kentuckians’ religious liberty.”“Religious freedom is guaranteed by the Constitution, and this amicus brief is in support of this foundational freedom,” said Hoeven.“We all want COVID-19 defeated, but governors, mayors, and other leaders must not use this fight to violate constitutionally-protected rights like religious liberty,” said Hyde-Smith. “This amicus brief serves as a reminder that religious-based schools and other activities cannot be illegally restricted while other nonreligious activities are open for business.”“There is nothing ‘neutral’ about an order that allows numerous secular entities, including preschools and universities, to continue operations while shutting down K-12 schools, including religious ones, said Inhofe. While liberal governors and mayors may abuse COVID restrictions in an effort to squash religious expression, I will continue to fight to ensure our First Amendment rights are protected.”“Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our states and nation must continue to balance health, safety, and the protection of our constitutional rights,” said Lankford.

“I am grateful Americans like those at Danville Christian Academy continue to press that our freedoms to live our faith and attend religious services and other faith-based activities should not be treated differently than secular activities and subjected to different restrictions. I urge the Court to preserve the First Amendment free exercise of faith for Kentuckians and all Americans.”“Infringing on the First Amendment’s right to religious practice and education cannot be arbitrary, even in the midst of a pandemic,” said Moran.

“In light of the facts, the Supreme Court should uphold this constitutional freedom.”“Kentucky’s Governor wants to keep gambling parlors open and Christian schools shut. This is textbook nonsense that gets handed down by ignoramuses who can only get jobs in government. Bureaucrats don’t get to add ‘except during a pandemic’ to the First Amendment, and they cannot disregard religious liberty and due process during a public health crisis,” said Sasse. “The Supreme Court should rule again in favor of the First Amendment and slap down this nonsense from governors like Cuomo and Beshear.”“I’ve said all along that students need to go to school. You can’t close down schools while allowing other establishments to open. It’s wrong,” said Rick Scott. “Parents need to have the option to decide what makes the most sense for their families.”“Attempts by Democratic Governors, such as Governor Beshear, to treat Americans’ freedom of religion as a second class right must be stopped. Governor Beshear’s order is clearly not neutral and discriminates against faith-based schools which are prohibited from holding in-person classes,” said Tillis. “Faith based schools are a fundamental part of religious expression and Governor Beshear’s order must be enjoined.”“The free exercise of religion is an inalienable right of all Americans,” said Wicker. “I am glad to join Leader McConnell and Sen. Paul in this effort to ensure religious freedom does not become a casualty of the pandemic.”

Republican Debate Watch Parties Republican Magazine Publisher Invited to One & Stumbles Upon Another Tuesday, October 29th, 2020 was a proud night for Republicans everywhere yet a very happy night for Republican Magazine Publisher Mr. Jay Shapiro of Luxury Chamber Media Group.

Jay was invited to attend a private watch

party at the home of Charles Lieberman in Boca Raton. The event and catering were provided by Charlie and his stepson Roman. Charlie invited 70 of his closest friends, both Republicans and Democrats. 50 people attended; 48 Republicans and 2 Democrats. The food was out of this world. Best seafood pasta ever says Jay!

Event #2 - Since the event was held in East Boca and Jay lives in NE Ft Lauderdale he decided to take Federal highway South to go home. On the way he decided to stop at Ash Cigar Bar & Lounge. Lo and behold Dragos Sprinceana, Robert Sutton, Frank Fiore, Rudy Polselli and the boys were hosting their own watch party. Jay was invited to a glass of Scotch and a cigar before returning to Ft. Lauderdale for a very sound night of sleep from what he can remember...

Charlie Lieberman and Roman!!

Rudy Polselli, Greg Lamanna & friend, Bob Sutton, Frankie Cigars & Dragos

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Achieve Every Goal You Set? Best-Selling Author Shows You How!

Achieve every goal you set! According to Best-Selling Author, Gary Westfal, that's precisely what's in store, once you read his latest personal development book, Goal Mind. Westfal is an inspirational speaker and founder of the GLife Enterprises Corporation, an independent publishing and personal development company based out of Destin, FL. He is an accomplished author, having already published 4 books, two of which are Amazon best-sellers.

Westfal is best known for his personal development books and inspirational narratives that reveal practical and sensible approaches to self-awareness, leading to self-mastery. GOAL MIND is his newest personal development and human performance masterpiece. The book has already received critical acclaim from some well-known and highly-respected names familiar to the region and to the country at large. Among them, former Governor of Arkansas and Republican Presidential candidate, Mike Huckabee, who tells us "Gary Westfal shows you how to develop a mindset and execute a clear and compelling plan to achieve a life you so richly deserve." Pensacola businessman, philanthropist, and founder of the Studer Group, Quint Studer, calls GOAL MIND "One of the most tactical books on goal setting I've seen!"Asked what sets this book apart from others like it and Westfal confidently explains how Goal Mind is based on an intimate connection of a renewed mindset to goals that are aligned with a purpose‌your purpose. He goes on to explain that, when it comes to purpose, most people needlessly struggle. "Goal Mind has an entire chapter dedicated to discovering your purpose. You can skip ahead to that chapter, but you'd be missing out on all the great insight leading up to that revelation. Goal Mind is one of the most comprehensive books on goals, and is a must-read for anyone looking for their path to achievement.""Frustration and setbacks are simpler to overcome than most people may think. I go beyond the obvious and address the questions a lot of people have when it comes to how they can achieve their goals quickly, so they can get back to living a life they desire with a lot less stress. I get it, because I used to be one of those who was searching for the very same answers. I have found that when people discover the answers they seek, they gain a renewed hope through the assurance that they can have, be, do, or become anything they desire. Goal Mind reveals the path to do just that."Goal Mind will be released on October 1st. But you can pre-order today on Amazon.com.To discover more about Gary, or to hire him for personal coaching, consulting, or speaking to your group, business, or organization, contact him through his website: garywestfal.com. Follow Gary on Instagram @goal.mind

Brady, McCarthy, House Republican Committee Leaders Introduce the Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act! WASHINGTON — The top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) joined House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC), Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR), and Appropriations Republican Leader Kay Granger (R-TX) in introducing H.R. 14, the Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act.Upon introduction the bill, Rep. Brady released the following statement:“Defeating Covid-19 means investing in healthy families and safe workplaces, and becoming medically independent from China.“Through tax incentives we expand access to affordable, quality health care, help businesses create safe workplaces for their employees and customers, and reward businesses for producing crucial medicines and medical supplies here in America rather than in China.“While Democrats sabotage the economy and deny crucial Covid aid ahead of the election. Republicans are focused on accelerating treatments and cures, helping families and reconnecting workers with their jobs.” Key Points: Unlike Speaker Pelosi’s massive bill, H.R. 14 is a serious, targeted proposal that builds off the lessons learned during the pandemic and ensures future preparedness, as well as addresses immediate needs on testing and vaccine distribution. This is not a partisan wishlist like we’ve seen from House Democrats; this legislation is made up of bipartisan proposals that could and would actually become law.Innovation is what will help us defeat COVID-19 and Republicans have shown time and time again we are serious about supporting and protecting innovation across our health care system.This proposal ensures Americans, especially seniors, can access the care they need – whether it be mental health or telehealth services.This bill includes commonsense polices to help families that are struggling with child care and health care costs by expanding access to tax-free spending and saving for these needs.This bill builds on the work done by the administration to strengthen our Strategic National Stockpile so we can better respond to COVID-19 and future public health emergencies.We’ve seen the impact over reliance on foreign countries like China can have, especially during a public health emergency, and this legislation would strengthen critical domestic health care supply chains.

Kelly Corrects the Record on Dems’ Health Care Claims in Subcommittee Hearing The top Republican on the Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Mike Kelly (R-PA) delivered the following opening statement at a Subcommittee hearing.

“Thank you for holding this hearing today, Mr. Chairman.“First and foremost, this is a very tough time. My thoughts and prayers go out to anyone who has lost a family member or loved one from this virus.“And during this time, the cost of health care is on the minds of many Americans, so I appreciate the opportunity to discuss these issues today.“Our health care system is far from perfect.“But, with a hearing like this, I’m also reminded of how fortunate we are to live in a country with access to the most innovative health care on the planet.

“As I sit here today, we have made positive progress on stabilizing the ACA’s exchanges: Insurance premiums are down, coverage choices are up, and enrollment is stable.

“Sadly, many Democrats simply want an unpopular and partisan government takeover of health care when we should be working together to lower costs and increase coverage options.“Their one-size-fits-all approach is wrong—their plans will take choice away from hard working Americans in my district who like their current health insurance.“The Affordable Care Act is ten years old. Much of that law has changed in the last ten years—on a bipartisan basis. Yet Democrats keep looking to the past rather than working together to improve the future for the American people.“But we can build on recent successes in health care policy by continuing to bring down premium prices and by increasing coverage choices for all Americans!“I hope we can stop the fear mongering on this issue and come together in the near future to work on bipartisan reforms that will improve the lives of our constituents.“Thank you Mr. Chairman, I yield back.”

“Democrats have been trying to block these efforts, using scare-tactics to stop the progress of this Administration.“What tactics? Well, like saying that Republicans would eliminate coverage for folks with pre-existing conditions, which couldn’t be further from the truth.

Enter Dragos Sprinceana

From Chicago Humble Beginnings to Wealth to Trump Victory!!

Dragos Sprinceana is the Founder and CEO of Gold Coast Logistics Group & DMG. He is the epitome of a true American Success Story. Having personally donated over a quarter million dollars to Republican candidates in the past year he has also opened up his home for fundraising events, coached candidates who ran for office, donated his yacht for Trump floatilla events and connected the dots in the business community to increase voter turnout via education, connections and hard work!

Q) How did you get started in your business? (Gold Coast Logistics Group & DMG) A) I used to work in the Finance world - Lending for major corporations. Elite Financial, Citi Group etc. I always wanted to invent a cheap product and sell it to millions. Instead I decided to provide an existing service but customized according to my own formula in Interstate Transportation. I started from 2 Cargo Sprinters, and 1 year later we acquired 3 semi trucks and trailers. We now have over 450 trucks on the road and 600 employees.

Q) How did your politics evolve?

A) I grew up in Chicago for the past 18 years where everyone was a Democrat. Now I barely know a couple of people that still are. Everyone flipped to the Republican side. I was raised by my parents with a conservative mentality. That’s why I identify with GOP! I’m raising my children the same way. Strong Family values, respect, honesty and hard work. This country offered me everything I have. It’s time for me to give this country back .....

Q) Do you run your own PAC? A) No!, I help assist many local candidates, I participate in local events events and I donate as much as I can locally and nationally - for our future and the future of our children!

I personally donate to candidates whom I feel may have good chances of victory and with good moral character!!

Dragos: This was me yesterday 10/29/20 and today I was in the President's House!! :)