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Bill awaiting action by Senate Judiciary Committee, which includes Vermont Sen. Peter Welch The killing of three children and a teacher at an Oregon elementary school on Thursday, October 15, is renewing attention to federal legislation that would allow qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms in school zones and other … Read more
Readers may have seen recent television advertisements in which former Alabama football coach Nick Saban urges people to support the Protect College Sports Act. Sponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, along with three other Republicans and four Democrats, the bill looks to reorganize college athletics to deal with this new era of monetary payments … Read more
Democrats in Congress refused to denounce socialism. Only 8 democrats voted with Republicans to condemn it. All of those are in competitive races, so they couldn’t vote the way they wanted, or they might lose their seat. In other words, a congressional Democrat near you, including the aspiring Dems running against every Republican incumbent, sides … Read more
Last year, a bipartisan majority of legislators agreed to legalize manufactured homes in all residential zones in the state. But it never happened. Though House Bill 685 passed both chambers on voice votes, it died in conference committee. The bill was an effort to open the housing market to a cheaper, smaller form of residential dwelling that … Read more
Congress accidentally protected the American people’s liberty this week when it failed to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Section 702 authorizes warrantless surveillance of foreign citizens. However, it has been “interpreted” by the FISA court to allow US intelligence agencies to wiretap conversations between a US citizen and a foreign … Read more
The American electorate did not merely cast ballots; they delivered an explicit mandate for systemic disruption. When seventy-seven million Americans voted to return Donald Trump to the White House and hand Republicans control of Congress, it was a thunderous rejection of the status quo – a demand to dismantle the entrenched managerial class, secure the … Read more
Sometimes you have to be careful what you wish for, and the desire to bring in some fresh blood at every level of government may not be working out as hoped. Because we do not have term limits except in a few Governor situations, we have a House and Senate that often looks like a … Read more
Far be it from me to tell someone when to retire. I am 72 years old and just starting a bookkeeping service. But there are certain jobs that people want to hold onto forever, and they really should make room for younger people and fresher talent. Here are the 5 oldest members of Congress, their … Read more
It is in my nature to like troublemakers. It’s part of why I always liked Rand Paul. I don’t agree with him all the time, but I like his spirit and perseverance, and he has conviction. Thomas Massie was a reasonable enough facsimile in the US House, but he didn’t lose because the GOP is … Read more
I have been around the sun far too many times to think that corrupt politicians only live on the left side of the aisle. I am a firm believer that D.C. will pull the soul out of the strongest of men and women who go there with the best intentions. The temptations and opportunities to … Read more
Spring in Washington usually brings cherry blossoms, warmer weather, and a familiar reminder that Congress has a habit of taking on more than it can neatly resolve. This year is no different. What stands out is how much is moving at once, and how much now depends on Republicans keeping their strategy aligned with President … Read more
I started this article on Monday, and by Monday afternoon, Eric Swalwell was no longer a member of Congress. Even though he tried in vain to proclaim his innocence, his political career was finally over. I am sure I am not the only person who wanted to give him the boot to get him out … Read more
There is no shortage of content on these hallowed pages related to the so-called No Kings protests. Morning Updates, podcasts, and print-media commentary aplenty. Aside from the lost proglodyte or some left-wing troll looking for validation for their notion that we are all bigots and racists, not many a lefty is likely to see it. … Read more
Imagine having elected leaders who would put the American people before political party and personal gain. Imagine having elected leaders who would put the welfare of American citizens before non-citizens. Imagine having elected leaders who would put their lives and their personal fortunes on the line for the survival of their country. Imagine having elected … Read more
Our national leaders are heading to recess. Like little school children, when the bell rings, they leave their work behind and head to the playground. Of course, their playground is fundraising and shoring up their base, while ignoring constituents who are unhappy with the job they’re doing. Admit it, there is no accountability for those … Read more
Nothing says fun like campaign ads. Most of them are formulaic, boring, uninspired, and not share-worthy. I know. The consultant class knows how to spring whatever it is to get their candidate to win, but half of them are going to lose. Not great odds. So, if you are going to lose, have fun, and … Read more
Hillary Clinton defied a congressional subpoena on January 14 when she refused to appear before the House Oversight Committee to testify in its Jeffrey Epstein probe. The loud chorus of Americans demanding an investigation of Epstein’s activities has been notably bipartisan, yet the Clintons claim the effort to solicit their testimony is a partisan ploy. … Read more
[This article was coauthored with Emily Evans, a Managing Director in charge of health policy research at Hedgeye Risk Management.] Their record isn’t just spotty; it is downright awful. The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act of 1986 was designed to prevent “patient dumping” by hospitals of emergent patients without insurance. Then there is … Read more
Today’s America is partially due to a Congress that has yet to be acquainted with accountability. And it’s not a recent ailment since this predates our grandparents. In fact, the only bright spark was during the fifties when sessions of the House Un-American Activities Committee, HUAC, were held. Since then, selected candidates have been of … Read more
Thursday’s Senate Finance Committee hearing, about Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., at times felt more like an unruly boxing match than a vibrant exchange of opinions in the nation’s capital. In the center ring – Kennedy sparred with a determined phalanx of outraged Democratic senators before the Senate Finance Committee. The … Read more