NW Tennessee News

Rep. David Kustoff, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Tennessee’s 8th district, shared several updates via social media on February 10, 2025. His posts highlighted meetings with community leaders and addressed legislative priorities.

In a post from February 10, Rep. Kustoff expressed his appreciation for healthcare providers after meeting with members of the Tennessee Primary Care Association (TNPCA), including Hardeman County Community Health Center CEO Marlita White. He stated: "It was great to meet with members of @TNPCA, including Hardeman County Community Health Center CEO Marlita White. Thank you for providing good quality healthcare services to patients across our great state."

Later that day, he acknowledged efforts to improve literacy rates in Shelby County by meeting with ARISE2Read Founder & President Donna Gaines and former Board Member Dr. Cynthia Mitchell. In his tweet at 19:39 UTC, he wrote: "I met with @ARISE2Read Founder & President Donna Gaines & former Board Member Dr. Cynthia Mitchell. I appreciate your dedication to improving literacy rates in Shelby County."

In a subsequent post at 22:00 UTC, Rep. Kustoff discussed legislative goals concerning national security and economic policies, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive reconciliation bill that addresses border security and energy policy while extending previous tax cuts. He stated: "Congress must pass one reconciliation bill that secures our border, restores American energy dominance, & extends the 2017 Trump tax cuts." He also mentioned collaboration efforts with former President Donald Trump and colleagues on the Ways and Means Committee.