Weekly Columns

Executive orders are issued by the White House and are used to direct the executive branch of the government. Essentially, executive orders have the effect of laws and are supposed to be used strictly in relation to a law passed by Congress or based on powers granted to the President in the Constitution. President Franklin D.

Last week, President Biden announced that he would cancel $10,000 in federal student loans and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. This will apply to borrowers making less than $125,000 per year for individuals and less than $250,000 for households.

Each year, Congress recesses for the month of August. During Congress’ early years, the Capitol didn’t have air conditioning, which caused Members to leave during the summer months to escape the heat in Washington. Through many years of varying lengths of summer recess, in 1970, Congress mandated this as part of the Legislative Reorganization Act.

The government should work for the people, not against their freedoms. Under Democrat control of the executive and legislative branch of the United States government, we have seen a lack of accountability to the American people resulting in a loss of faith in our institutions.

Americans shouldn’t have to choose between driving to work and putting food on the table. In a Democrat-controlled nation, sadly this is the reality. Inflation has increased nearly 550% since President Biden took office, which is a direct consequence of his reckless spending.

Americans deserve a nation that’s safe. Under one-party Democrat control of our government, we have faced unprecedented crises that have threatened the safety and security of our country. Deadly drugs are flowing over the southern border, crime is running rampant throughout the nation, and our President has shown weakness on the world stage. Luckily, Republicans have solutions.

It’s clear that the excessive spending pushed through this Congress by Speaker Pelosi and Democrats has been a key driver of the over 40-year high inflation and dire economic situation facing Americans.

Through countless “Help Wanted” signs, slower service in restaurants, overwhelmed small businesses, and canceled flights becoming a norm, it’s clear that our country is facing a severe worker shortage. Despite these obvious issues, President Biden continues his false narrative, claiming that the U.S. is in good economic shape – but Americans know better.