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Weekly Columns

November 7, 2022
Weekly Columns
The legacy of American military service extends beyond the founding of our nation. Throughout history, tens of millions of individuals have selflessly answered the call to secure, defend and preserve freedom.
Issues:Veterans & Military Retirees

October 31, 2022
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With Election Day right around the corner, I hope you will join me in reflecting on the significant role Americans have in determining the direction of our communities and country by voting.

October 24, 2022
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As temperatures begin to drop across the United States, Americans are becoming increasingly worried about affording to heat their homes in part due to the Biden Administration’s war on American energy.
Issues:Education

October 17, 2022
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Raging inflation over the last two years has caused prices to increase for Americans on nearly everything.
Issues:AgricultureEconomy & Small Business

October 11, 2022
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This year has unquestionably brought much change to the world in which we live. Not only are Americans struggling to make ends meet here at home due to the worst inflation in 40 years, but on the other side of the globe, democratic nations are facing unprovoked aggression and attacks.
Issues:Foreign Affairs

October 3, 2022
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Last month, House Republicans renewed our “Commitment to America” by outlining policies to get America back on track amid the numerous crises caused by the out-of-touch policies and irresponsible spending pushed by President Joe Biden and Democrats.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsEconomy & Small BusinessEducationEnergy & EnvironmentHealthcareTaxes

September 26, 2022
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President Joe Biden recently joined 60 Minutes and once again showed how out of touch he is with the realities facing the American people.
Issues:Economy & Small Business

September 19, 2022
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Since taking office, President Joe Biden has significantly slowed down energy production in the United States to pursue his unreliable and disastrous “Green New Deal.”
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsEnergy & Environment

September 12, 2022
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Since President Joe Biden assumed office nearly two years ago, his open border policies have given the green light to migrants and bad actors from around the world to come to the U.S. southern border and illegally enter our country.
Issues:Immigration

September 2, 2022
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Although I was called back to Washington for a few days due to votes in the U.S. House of Representatives, I was still able to spend much of August in Oklahoma for the customary monthlong district work period.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsEconomy & Small BusinessTaxes