{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://davidyoung.house.gov/media-center/weeklyreport/merry-christmas-capitol-solutions", "Merry Christmas: Capitol Solutions", "2017-12-15", "2017", "2017-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "David Young", "Y000066", "davidyoung.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Another year has come and gone.Throughout the Third District the Christmas spirit is in the air. I can see it and feel it when I visit small towns, farms, businesses, factories, schools,andclinicsin every county in the Third District.\nIowans are sendingeach other holiday wishes, prayers, and good will and each Christmas we are reminded of the most important things in our lives: faith, family and freedom.\nThe holidays and Christmas season bring together families from all corners of Iowa and the nation to come together for worship, fellowship and celebration.\nThe Christmas season is one of my favorite times of the year. I enjoy spending time with family, worshiping and continuing family traditions set aged ago.We give thanks for Gods blessings, His promise of love and forgiveness, and our families and friends. Folks in Iowas Third District have blessed me with the opportunity to serve them in Congress.\nAcross the District I see folks giving their time, money, and talents to others. When I walk into shops and hear the ringing bells from the volunteers collecting donations, I thank them for their mission. When I see a church sponsoring a food drive to help fill a local food pantry so those who need help can have a holiday meal, we are all inspired.\nThe freedoms we are afforded in this great country are protected by our brave women and men in uniform andwho stepped up and are willing to put their lives on the line for all of us. Without their sacrifice we wouldnt be able to be with our families and friends as we do now.\nWhatever your traditions or beliefs may be, it is my hope you spend time or connect with those you love and cherish, even if its from afar. I know Christmas and holidays can be difficult for some. None of us are perfect and immune to spiritual trials or relationship struggles with others. But it is my prayer with humility we can find peace and love we all desire and deserve this Christmas.\nMerry Christmas to you and yours.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://davidyoung.house.gov/media-center/weeklyreport/merry-christmas-capitol-solutions"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.8541361205279827, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}