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
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Generational Retaliation Isn’t a Good Response to Generational Theft
Democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s surprise victory over 10-term incumbent Joe Crowley in a New York primary last month sparked a national conversation about the rise of socialism. To prove she’s … READ MORE
New Poll Says Fiscal Responsibility A Top American Issue
It’s official. The national debt is a popular, bipartisan issue. Over 80% of Americans want the President and Congress to spend more time addressing the national debt, says a new … READ MORE
Senators to White House: “Don’t Take Any Wooden Nickels”
If you’re unfamiliar with the phrase ‘don’t take any wooden nickels,’ that’s probably because you weren’t born around 1912 and your name isn’t Mildred or Milton. It’s an old expression … READ MORE
True Deceptives: Congress and Overseas Contingency Operations
On Wednesday, the Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual bill that sets the funding levels and goals for our military and defense related … READ MORE
New Report Exposes Milwaukee Public Schools’ Refusal to Sell Unused Property
The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, a state-based think tank, released a report this week entitled “What Comes Around Goes Around” that describes how the Milwaukee Public School (MPS) … READ MORE
The High Cost of “Free” Health Care
No issue is fueling the rise of Democratic socialism more than health care and, specifically, the allure of “free” health care. Democratic socialists Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are making … READ MORE
A Shortened August Recess, Now What?
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced earlier this year the Senate would be canceling the 2018 August recess in order to pass important legislation, funding bills, and Presidential nominees. The … READ MORE