Recently, I had the honor and privilege of speaking at the dedication of the new Veterans Cemetery in Williamstown. Being surrounded by those who have dedicated their lives to protecting our nation's values was a moving experience.

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a meeting with leaders and members of the Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) hosted by Harold and Shannon Burton at their livestock operation. It was a great evening.

Recently Congressman Davis spent time with the Coast Guard in the Ashland area. Here he is pictured with CDR Kevin C. Kiefer (Commanding Officer) and Lt. Commander Eric Denley.

Congressman Davis is pictured with Hunter Davis. Hunter interned in the Ashland office during the summer of 2008.

Recently, Congressman Davis met with Tracey Lamb, Principal of North Bullitt High School, and Dr. Rosie Young, Executive Director KAESP.

Recently, the McDowell Family from Taylor Mill in Kenton County stopped by the Washington, D.C., office to visit and go on a tour of the Capitol building.

Recently, Congressman Davis met with Cindy Sproehnle, Assessment Center Director at Gateway Community & Technical College, Jane Ernst of Loveland Schools and Dr. Siobhan Barone of Thomas More College.

Recently, Congressman Davis made a visit to New Horizons Medical Center in Owenton. Congressman Davis discussed rural health issues with New Horizons’ medical staff. Pictured above with me are New Horizons Administrator Bernie Poe and Dr. Eric Baumann.

Recently, Congressman Davis met with Chris Goddard of HealthPoint in our Washington, D.C. office. In addition to the tremendous job Chris does leading HealthPoint, he is also a valuable resource for health care policy to our office.

Recently, Congressman Davis was photographed with the summer interns for 2008. The interns include (L to R): West Point Cadet Justin Bramlage (Campbellsburg), Meghan Thompson (Dry Ridge), Katy Grober (Edgewood), Ryan Burke (Cincinnati).

Recently Congressman Davis visited Oldham County Middle School's 6th, 7th, and 8th grade social studies classes. They asked some great questions on a wide range of topics, from energy independence to rising college tuition.

Recently Congressman Davis visited Simon Kenton High School where he spoke with juniors and seniors in an Advanced Placement U.S. History Class. While there, he learned about a new veterans memorial that will be planned and built by students.

Pictured above in 2005, from left to right, are COL Adams, CW5 Stoops, CSM Copas, LTC Barrier, SFC Whitelow, MAJ Abney, CW5 Grapin, SSG Hehl, and LTC Long of the Kentucky National Guard. The picture was taken at Udari Army Airfield, Kuwait.

Recently classes from Russell Middle School visited Washington, D.C. Congressman Davis is pictured with the students on the steps of the Capitol.

Recently, U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings and I visited Fourth Street Elementary School in Newport.

Recently, members of the Kentucky Credit Union League were in Washington, D.C. to discuss important policy issues facing credit unions. Here they are pictured with Congressman Davis on the steps of the Capitol.