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Spending Cuts and Debt

Let's Talk Details

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Washington Storm

Let’s talk details. This is a long post, I know, but it’s important for everyone to understand just how bad the Democrats’ massive tax & spend package is going to be. Remember, this bill isn’t even finalized yet. I’ve linked to their initial version below. As of now, this is a 2,465-page monster that will expand cradle-to-grave government dependence, make inflation worse, and put our…

More Bad News on Inflation

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More bad news today on the inflation front. Consumer prices jumped 0.4% last month, according to the Labor Department. Over the last year, prices have risen 5.4%. Let’s put that in perspective… Food prices alone have jumped 4.6% in the last 12 months. Certainly you’ve seen that reflected in restaurant prices or at the grocery store. (If not in higher prices, then definitely in…

They Own It

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I flew up to Washington earlier today in order to vote NO this evening on raising the debt limit. I'm done with spending RECKLESS amounts of money. I'm done with raising the ceiling each time the federal government reaches its borrowing limit. I'm done with the complacency on government waste, and this SICK mentality that it's somehow okay to kneecap our future generations with debt…

On This Point, Bernie Sanders Is Spot On

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I disagree with just about every word that comes out of Bernie Sanders' mouth. But on this comment he made just a few minutes ago, the socialist Senator from Vermont is spot on: "It is an absurd way to do business," he said, "to be negotiating a multitrillion dollar bill a few minutes before a major vote with virtually nobody knowing what's going on. That's unacceptable." In this late…

One Chaotic Week in Congress

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I think Democrats have all but conceded catastrophic losses in the 2022 midterm elections. That would certainly explain why they’re determined to remake as much of the country as they can, while they still have control of Congress and the White House. That brings us to two massive spending bills on the table this week: Bill #1 is a $1 trillion package that deals (to some extent) with…

Efforts to Raise the Federal Debt Ceiling

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The House is (finally) back in session this week. Earlier this month, I said September was going to be a mess in Congress. And so it begins… For now at least, let’s ignore the overwhelming surge of illegal immigrants since Biden took office. Let’s ignore his numerous catastrophic failures in Afghanistan. Let’s ignore rising inflation, and a host of other problems. Just set all those…

Solid Ruling by the Senate Parliamentarian

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MAJOR RULING just moments ago from the Senate Parliamentarian. The parliamentarian is the official advisor who interprets the Standing Rules of the Senate, and guides that body on the appropriate procedures for carrying out its work. (The House of Representatives also has a parliamentarian.) Just a little while ago, the Senate Parliamentarian ruled that Democrats could NOT include…

They're After More of Your Money

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Democrats are after more of your money. That’s no surprise, but we’re just now getting a better look at exactly what they’re after, based on documents circulated over the weekend. “Why?” is a logical question. In other words, why are Democrats trying to raise taxes? The answer is because they’re working on massive increases in federal spending – a lot of it on social, climate, and other…

September Is Going To Be a Mess

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On a scale of craziness from 1 to 10, the next few weeks in Congress should easily hit 15. (Maybe higher.) Here’s what’s coming down the pike: First, the utter disaster in Afghanistan. President Biden’s botched withdrawal ignored countless critical details and numerous warning signs. Hands down, this is one of the WORST presidential failures of our lifetime. It won’t be long before much…

An Exhausting Week, but Well Worth It

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Summer 2021 Town Halls

It's been an exhausting week, but well worth it. We just wrapped up a series of in-person town halls all over the district, and I want to thank the hundreds of people who showed up. It was great to see and hear from so many folks! Also a special thanks to Rep. William Timmons who joined me in Spartanburg, the dozens of law enforcement officers who kept us all safe, and all the venues…