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To prevent this train wreck from hitting families and small businesses, I have joined with my colleagues in the House to support two pieces of legislation that would delay these crushing mandates. Read more »

Contrary to some people's thought, this expansion is not free money. In a few short years, the state's share will grow to 10 percent of the total cost for these newly eligible beneficiaries. Other provisions in the health care law will already c Read more »

Sequestration spending cuts went into effect March 1 and with them came concerns about the future of our military. Read more »

Our great nation is facing some tough challenges. My friend and colleague Congressman Paul Ryan (WI-01) often says we have a choice of two futures. I could not agree more. We can continue the disastrous policies the current Administration is pursuing, suc Read more »

Friday, July 27 is Stop the Tax Hike Day, a day dedicated to preventing tax hikes and highlighting the larger need for comprehensive tax reform. Having worked at my family's small business, I understand the challenges that other small businesses and j Read more »

In 1982, I was a senior in high school and can vividly remember coming home to see my dad and several of our family friends around our kitchen table. It was a memory that would stick with me for life, but for all the wrong reasons. They had all just been Read more »

As a member of the House Energy and Commerce Health subcommittee, I have voted to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and participated in dozens of hearings that revealed astronomical costs, billion-dollar slush funds, and countl Read more »

There seems to be a huge disconnect between rural, hard-working Kentuckians and the bureaucrats at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA.) Read more »

Congress has an opportunity this week to make a historic decision that would permanently change the culture of spending in Washington. Our nearly $15 trillion of accumulated debt is a threat to our nation's economic recovery, our national security and Read more »

I watch the work of our service men and women with admiration, and I am continually grateful for their bravery. Our country is fortunate to have such exceptional individuals. Read more »