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For generations of Americans, a sense of opportunity has long defined the promise of our nation. This opportunity to succeed embodies the American Dream. However, in recent years, a growing federal government and weak economy has threatened this opportunity. Just a few days ago, Members of Congress gathered in the House Chamber to hear President Obama deliver his State of the Union address. While I listened to the speech with hope that I would hear a new, viable plan for job creation and economic growth, I was disheartened that, yet again, I heard many of the...
~~ Reversing the Diminishing Workforce
The reality of our frustrating jobs outlook in the United States must be addressed. The most recent monthly jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that while the unemployment rate decreased to 6.7 percent in December, only 74,000 people found jobs and labor force participation fell once again. Last month, 347,000 Americans dropped out of the workforce, driving the Labor Force Participation Rate – a measure of those who are employed or unemployed and actively looking for work – to 62.8 percent. This represents its lowest level since...
Does fixing the website fix the flaws in the law?
Since the October 1st roll-out of Healthcare.gov, there has been no shortage of technical issues. The website, where under the President’s health care law Americans without insurance or required by the law to find new insurance can enroll in the new federally-run insurance exchanges, has been plagued by countless glitches. Needless to say, this has made for anything but a smooth experience for those attempting to access the site.
Despite assurances by Obama Administration officials that everything was “on track...
It’s Friday.
This week was interesting, in the sense that there was a missed opportunity to deal with our nation’s long-term debt and spending problems. Congressman Goodlatte voted against the final legislation which ended the debt limit and CR stalemate, and you may find his reasons here. Whatever your thoughts about these last 17 days, if you look back in time (ok, just 19 days ago) and re-examine what each side was saying about the October 1 deadline you may get a different perspective on the media’s (nearly universal) claims that the House GOP got slaughtered.
Pre-October 1...
Another week of partial slowdown in the books. The House is scheduled to be in session and voting tomorrow, but we do not have a schedule yet for any potential legislation dealing with the CR or debt limit. Right now most of the Congress is acting in suspended animation until the slowdown is resolved. The only real floor activities are those related to fiscal matters, and the only Committee actions are those related to oversight of the shutdown. For example, the Natural resources Committee and the Oversight and Government Reform Committee have already examined the...
Recent Developments in Syria
As you likely know, recent chemical weapons attacks in Syria have prompted President Obama to ask Congress to authorize military action in the country. I have many questions and concerns regarding potential U.S. military action in Syria. At this point, while I remain skeptical of U.S. involvement in Syria, I will be carefully reviewing the classified intelligence to learn more about this attack and the Administration's proposed response. As the discussion in Congress continues, I stopped by TV-3 in Harrisonburg to talk more in-depth about this matter. Click here...