Opinion Pieces
Oct 25, 2015
Opportunity, wage growth and more well-paying jobs — that is what folks in Tennessee and across our country are demanding, and it is why I'm working to reform the U.S. Export-Import Bank.
Sep 10, 2015
I am proud of the strong Jewish community that resides in Tennessee's Eighth Congressional District, and I share many of their concerns that the agreement reached between the Obama administration and the Islamic Republic of Iran endangers Americans and leaves Israel extremely vulnerable to the threat of a nuclear attack.
Jul 24, 2015
“Our financial system is not strengthened by limiting choice and increasing the concentration of services and products in the hands of a few "too-big-to-fail" firms. The success and security of our system is reliant upon institutions of all sizes servicing consumers and businesses with diverse needs.”
Jul 14, 2015
Fairness for rural America – that’s what we need and deserve. Unfortunately, millions of rural Americans are being unfairly shut out of the market for affordable housing. Instead of stacking the deck against rural America, Congress should be doing everything possible to restore the opportunity of homeownership.
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May 23, 2014
On this Memorial Day, we pause as a nation to honor and pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to secure our safety and freedom.
Jan 7, 2014
The aim of scientific research is to increase our understanding beyond what is already known. When scientific research is used to shape government policy, it assumes a special obligation — it becomes the glue of a contract between the public, the research community and government.
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Dec 24, 2013
After significant push-back from West Tennessee students and community leaders, we were successful in encouraging the Army to suspend the closure of all 13 ROTC programs for two years. This is an important accomplishment, as ROTC programs give students the tools they will need to become future leaders.
Nov 4, 2013
“If you like your health care plan you will be able to keep your health care plan. Period.” That was just one of the many empty promises President Obama made to dupe the American people into thinking his Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, was anything more than flawed.
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Sep 5, 2013
The Internal Revenue Service violated the First Amendment rights of the American people — and their trust — when it targeted conservative political groups in Tennessee and around the country for additional scrutiny during the 2012 election. As Congress investigates just how deeply the problem goes, it’s important to make sure those responsible are held accountable, so that the American people can trust their government.
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Aug 9, 2013
Harmful. Not helpful. That’s how I’ve long viewed the IRS-controlled health care law, more commonly referred to as Obamacare. Now, even once enthusiastic supporters are coming to the same realization — signaling to Americans everywhere the law is a proverbial train wreck. It’s a rare occasion when groups across the political spectrum agree on anything, but IRS-controlled healthcare is just that harmful.
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