The famous phrase, “fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice shame on me” does not apply to the federal government. Or maybe it does, but officials don’t fully … READ MORE
Congress
McCain’s Enduring Example of Service and Sacrifice
This week, the nation remembers the remarkable life and journey of John McCain. John was a colleague, partner, and ally in the Senate. He was also a friend. I join with … READ MORE
The ‘Corroding Hangar Queens’
As the nation mourns the death of John McCain, Congress must continue with regular order, including approval for military funding. Known for being a Department of Defense (DoD) budget hawk, … READ MORE
The Virtue of Free Enterprise
Millennials’ faith in free enterprise is in bad shape these days. In a political moment where avowed socialists like Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez receive overwhelming … READ MORE
Begun, The Trade Wars Have
Well, it’s happening. Another round of tariffs (i.e. taxes) were officially slapped on to $16 billion worth of Chinese imports and China, as predicted, responded in kind. And they did … READ MORE
Federal Weight Watchers: Fast Food Now “Health Initiative”
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), almost 40% of adults (93.3 million) and almost 20% of children (13.7 million) in America are obese. The rapid growth of obesity … READ MORE
Pigskins & Propaganda: DoD Recruiting Efforts Costing Taxpayers Millions
The NFL season is upon us! Americans are crafting their fantasy lineups and placing their bets on the Cleveland Browns win column—I say 2 (sorry Cleveland). But have no fear … READ MORE
Focus on the Budget, Not the Bluster
President Donald Trump seemed to cast down a gauntlet in the latest iteration of Congressional debate over government spending. In a recent press conference, he vowed that he “would have … READ MORE