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Government waste
Juiced Legacies: McGwire vs Sosa, GOP vs DNC
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
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