During the summer of 1998, the American people were transfixed by the home run competition between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. The feats of strength, the friendly rivalry, and the … READ MORE
Government waste
The Equation That Stumps Congress
For more than a decade, Congressmen – especially of the Republican variety – have been lamenting our continual budget deficits and growing national debt. Despite the bellyaching, in the past … READ MORE
F-35 Program Fooling the American People
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
Farm Bailout: Kids Sitting at the Adult’s Table
The Department of Agriculture announced this week that it would hand out $4.7 billion in taxpayer dollars to farmers in response to the increasingly dire impact that its trade war … READ MORE
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
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