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November 15, 2021
Weekly Columns
Over the past several months, Americans have felt the dramatic rise of prices on everything, from the cost of groceries, filling up at the gas pump and heating their homes as well as trouble finding items on store shelves.
Issues:Economy & Small Business

November 8, 2021
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On Veterans Day, we show our unwavering support and appreciation for those who have served in America’s military.
Issues:Veterans & Military Retirees

November 1, 2021
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For the last several weeks, Democrats in Congress have tried and continuously failed to settle disputes within their own caucus on a multi-trillion-dollar spending bill, reflective of President Joe Biden's socialist "Build Back Better" plan.

Issues:Economy & Small Business

October 25, 2021
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In an attempt to pay for their irresponsible socialist spending package, Democrats have put forward a radical proposal that would authorize the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to spy on the bank accounts of every American.
Issues:Taxes

October 18, 2021
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When President Biden assumed office, he promised to secure our southern border and reform our nation’s immigration system for the better. Unfortunately, he has instead reversed several immigration policies that keep our country and migrants safe and provide fair processes to migrants who enter our country legally and lawfully.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsEconomy & Small Business

October 8, 2021
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America hit a troubling milestone this month with prices at the pump reflecting the most expensive in seven years while oil shortages around the world worsen.

October 4, 2021
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A topic that has come up during both of the last couple weeks in Congress is the issue of adjusting the debt limit, which requires legislation signed by the president to either raise or suspend it. Although Democrats control both chambers of Congress and the White House and they have refused to work with Republicans on much of anything this year, they are claiming that Republicans will be the ones to blame if the United States defaults on its debt.
Issues:Economy & Small Business

September 27, 2021
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Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2022.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs

September 20, 2021
Weekly Columns
Along the campaign trail and on his inauguration day, President Joe Biden promised leadership to unify the country and rebuild our economy. Unfortunately, his partisan policies and unilateral actions have been far from unifying and have instead sparked crises both at home and abroad.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsEconomy & Small Business

September 10, 2021
Weekly Columns
Twenty years ago, the world stood still as our nation experienced the deadliest terrorist attack on our own soil. On this somber anniversary of September 11, 2001, we remember the nearly three thousand innocent bystanders and first responders who lost their lives due to the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Flight 93 and honor those whose lives were forever changed on this fatal day.