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Weekly Columns

June 21, 2022
Weekly Columns
Our nation is certainly experiencing challenging times. Inflation, food and goods supply chain issues and gas prices are hurting pocketbooks and putting stress on families. Felt across the country and in Oklahoma, this crisis puts a microscope on where our nation spends its money and resources.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsForeign Affairs

June 13, 2022
Weekly Columns
In his recent op-ed in the Washington Post, President Joe Biden claimed to have a “plan” for fighting our country’s historic inflationary crisis. Not only is this reaction too little too late, it also is out of touch and provides no new or sound policies to address skyrocketing prices, labor shortages and supply chain challenges.
Issues:Economy & Small Business

June 6, 2022
Weekly Columns
Throughout Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, we are reminded of our vested interest in slowing down, preventing and ultimately bringing an end to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Issues:Healthcare

May 26, 2022
Weekly Columns
With summer just around the corner and many Oklahomans planning to go on vacations, now is a good time for review of the process for obtaining or renewing passports.

May 23, 2022
Weekly Columns
Throughout Military Appreciation Month, we reflect on the tremendous sacrifices of our service members, past and present, and pay respects to them and their families.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsVeterans & Military Retirees

May 16, 2022
Weekly Columns
Since assuming office, President Joe Biden has waged an all-out war against North American energy, and Americans are unfortunately paying the price for his misguided actions.
Issues:Energy & Environment

May 9, 2022
Weekly Columns
For more than a year, the heavy weight of a struggling economy has been crushing Americans. While President Joe Biden and Democrats have continuously brushed off or attempted to shift blame over the warning signs of a potential recession, a recent report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis alarmingly showed gross domestic product (GDP) is indeed declining.
Issues:Economy & Small Business

May 2, 2022
Weekly Columns
Since Vladimir Putin’s ruthless and unjust invasion of Ukraine two months ago, the Ukrainian people have bravely fought to defend their homeland and their democracy. As befits their heroic defense, aid has poured in from dozens of countries around the world. And especially, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries have banded together to provide crucial support during Ukraine’s most desperate hour.
Issues:Foreign Affairs

April 25, 2022
Weekly Columns
For several years, radical liberals have called for mass student loan forgiveness with no indication with what it would do to our country’s economy or how it would affect hardworking Americans.
Issues:Education

April 18, 2022
Weekly Columns
With the beginning of spring also comes the arrival of tornado and storm season in Oklahoma. And in some areas of our state, we have already seen the destruction caused by tornadoes. While Oklahomans are no strangers to severe weather, it is no less imperative to be ready and know what to do when weather conditions begin to escalate.