Government spending

Omnibus Let Down

March 26, 2018 On Thursday, Congress passed a $1.3 trillion Omnibus spending bill just 36 hours after it was introduced.  No Member was able to

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We The People

Arming Yourself with the Truth

Since the tragic school shooting in Florida last month, gun control has been at the forefront of legislative discussions. Democrats are claiming that they are taking the “moral high ground” by wanting restrictive gun laws to keep our children safe.

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Computer

Weapon of Mass Instruction or Destruction?

In 2014, President Obama called on school superintendents across the nation to sign the “Future Ready” technology pledge, which stated that the superintendents would do everything they could to bring more technology into their classrooms and promote digital learning. Over 3,100 (out of 14,000) signed that pledge and have been pushing to get a 1:1 student-to-device ratio in their districts.

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capitol spending

Budget — Month to Month

As another shutdown looms, Congress plans to punt the budget, once again.  The House passed a Continuing Resolution on Tuesday that expires March 23rd. A few long-term initiatives were attached to the CR including Medicare reform, community health center funding, and a full year authorization of Department of Defense funding.

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Government Shutdown

Shutdown Showdown

January 27, 2018 Democrats shut down the government for three days while pointing fingers at the Republicans.  They knew that in order to pass a fix for

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