Parade And Luncheon Highlight Armed Forces Celebration Friday, May 7, 2021 - by John Shearer - photo by John Shearer
World War II veteran Ralph Painter - photo by John Shearer
Sunny skies and perfect weather made for a crowd friendly 72nd annual Armed Forces Parade down Market Street Friday morning – although it was briefer and with fewer marching bands than in years past.
And a bright future was predicted as well for America’s security by the Armed Forces celebration luncheon speaker, Congressman Mark Green of Tennessee, despite the admitted challenges of China, North Korea and Iran.
The 45-minute parade began shortly after 10:30 a.m.
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Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins is among a group of Republican U-S House members who are in Texas today to assess the increase of unauthorized crossing attempts from Mexico. Higgins says what was a manageable situation during the Trump administration has turned into a crisis.
“In February of 2020, we had over 35,000 illegal crossings, in February this year we’ve had 110,000 illegal crossings,” said Higgins.
The number of migrant children reportedly detained at the border has tripled. The White House admits it’s a challenge but they are working on improving an immigration system gutted by the previous President. But Higgins says the Biden administration has put out signals that the border is open, which has led to an increase in illegal drugs coming into the U.S.
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