Weekly Columns

Throughout the month of August, I’ve had a full schedule traveling across the Fourth District, which has given me the opportunity to engage with my constituents in a variety of settings.

Over the last few weeks in town hall meetings and other visits across the Fourth District, I’ve heard my constituents voice their concerns about a variety of issues. But by far, the common issue that troubles the vast majority is the proposed nuclear deal negotiated with Iran by the Obama Administration.

For decades, Social Security has brought peace of mind to generations of American retirees and disabled citizens. From that first paycheck and onward into every stage of working life, Social Security is an investment program that has served tens of millions of American workers.

Without question, the recent release of several undercover videos showing the cold-hearted, profit-driven and suspicious back-room realities at Planned Parenthood have shocked and horrified the vast majority of Americans.

In Congress, the majority of the last several months have been dedicated to legislative work in our nation’s capital. Since the swearing-in of the 114th Congress at the beginning of this year, I am pleased to report that there have been numerous legislative accomplishments that reflect the views and values of the American people and those I was elected to represent.

Following two years of negotiations that have included missed and extended deadlines, the P5+1 announced this month that a deal with Iran has been reached regarding its nuclear program. This deal comes at the insistence of the legacy-starved Obama Administration that has already taken dangerous missteps in its foreign policy.

Five years ago this month, President Barack Obama signed into law a bill that vastly restructured the American financial system.

Before Republicans took control of the U.S. House of Representatives more than four and a half years ago, lawmakers already knew that Americans desired change.