Weekly Columns
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As the Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee and a natural budget hawk, I have studied ways to balance our budget, reduce the national debt, and keep more money in the hands of the taxpayers for many years now. Moreover, I am proud of the work my committee has done to get spending under control.
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June 1st, marks the first day of Men’s Health Month. Celebrated each June, this month is meant to serve as a reminder to men that their health deserves attention.
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Since the founding of our great nation, men and women have selflessly chosen to serve our country as a part of the Armed Forces.
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In July of 2024, while President Trump was campaigning in Butler, Pennsylvania, a gunman fired at the President. As the bullet grazed his ear on live television, I, as well as most Americans, were left in a state of disbelief and shock. This attempted assassination was chilling. It was a horrific attack of democracy and was just simply un-American.
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Summer is quickly approaching. So, with the warmer weather and schools out for summer break, I am sure many Oklahomans are planning to travel overseas this summer. Therefore, I wanted to use today’s column as an opportunity to share important international travel reminders and resources for navigating the passport process.
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This Wednesday, April 15th, is Tax Day – the day that individual income tax returns are due to be submitted to the federal government. So, as your Representative, I first want this to serve as a reminder to file your taxes.
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In 1986, President Reagan’s Department of Defense declared April as the Month of the Military Child. Now, every April, I try and make it a point to draw attention to the over 1.6 million children of our brave men and women in uniform.
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As the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security continues, more and more Americans are seeing the negative side effects.
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Thanks to Senator Schumer and the caucus he leads, the Homeland Security shutdown has now entered its’ fourth week – and, although the White House sent an offer a week ago, there doesn’t look to be an end in sight.