Issue Updates

Townhall Reviews Susan’s New Book, ‘The Remarkable Ronald Reagan’

The Remarkable Ronald Reagan Taylor Colwell Jun 15, 2013 Townhall.com With traditional American values seemingly under assault from all sides, parents can struggle to find children’s literature that corresponds with their beliefs. Susan Allen, Virginia’s former first lady, fills this void with The Remarkable Ronald Reagan, her delightful … Read More

Enjoy Another Rousing National Anthem In Chicago Tonight

The Blackhawks and Bruins played nearly 2 games with 3 overtimes to determine the winner of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, thanks to sparkling goaltending by Corey Crawford and Tuuka Rask. The players of both teams, whether if they are from Canada, Finland, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Russia or the United States will get charged up by the … Read More

Obamacare? We were just leaving…

Members of Congress won't find much sympathy from taxpayers. Sen. Grassley's amendment to make Obamacare apply to Congress was a good move to make sure Congress feels the same effect as all the rest of us. Obamacare? We were just leaving… By Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman 6/13/13 Politico Dozens of lawmakers and aides are so afraid that their … Read More

Pro Football Hall of Fame Commenorative Coin Act

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of joining Hall of Famers Floyd Little, Lynn Swann, Kellen Winslow and Steve Largent on Capitol Hill to educate members of Congress about the Pro Football Hall of Fame Commenorative Coin Act, which will raise funds to preserve the Hall and its impressive collection, at no cost to taxpayers. The Pro Football Hall of … Read More

Schnedier Electric’s Xperience Efficency Conference

I enjoyed learning at Schnedier Electric’s Xperience Efficency Conference in Alexandria. I spoke on the current and future trends of American energy policy, plus a path to a bipartisan, competitive, realistic and winning Energy Game Plan that saves money for taxpayers, businesses and families by embracing proven innovation and efficiencies. … Read More

In Memory of the Legendary Deacon Jones

Deacon Jones was truly one the most loyal and invigorating friends one could ever enjoy in life and he was the greatest defensive end in all history. Deacon was a part of our family and I will forever remember many lessons Deacon imparted to me from my high school years 'till these days. Deacon's passionate spirit lives on! Our grateful thoughts … Read More

A mandate that is off the rails

Regulations and laws should be continuously reviewed for their actual benefit or detriment in achieving their intended purpose. George Will is right on target in this insightful column about a costly imposition on railroads in America. A mandate that is off the rails By George Will The Washington Post May 31, 2013 On Jan. 6, 2005, nine people … Read More

Egypt: Court rules legislature illegally elected

In Egypt, this is a potentially beneficial court ruling for those who believe in religious freedom and legitimate representative democracy. Let's hope this decision is respected. Most of what has transpired in the past few years in Egypt and Libya has not been in the best interest of all the people in those countries, nor of the US and our … Read More

Allen: EPA’s greenhouse gas power grab will damage economy

EPA's greenhouse gas power grab will damage economy By George Allen Politico May 29, 2013 The U.S. Supreme Court will soon have the chance to improve opportunities for Americans and protect our representative democracy when it decides a case involving the gargantuan power grab by the federal bureaucracy. America’s new competitive … Read More