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By Lou Zickar

The Administration of George W. Bush had many faults.  But one thing you could never fault it for was failing to remember that America’s security is the first function of the federal government. Ever since a young Nigerian nearly blew up an airliner on Christmas Day, questions.....MORE
Our Path
Back
By Kevin McCarthy

What a difference a year makes. Just think, nearly a year ago, Time Magazine asked, “So are the Republicans going extinct?,” and James Carville was gloating with his newly minted book, “40 More Years: How the Democrats Will Rule the Next Generation.” Today...........MORE
The Safety of
Our Youth
By Mike Castle


Despite our best efforts and billions of taxpayer dollars invested over the years, far too many youth in America move through our nation's juvenile justice system only to be involved again in crime, drug and gang related activities, and never reach their full potential. As Congress...
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Military Families Are Fundamental
By Kay Granger

On September 11, 2001, our nation was attacked and thousands of innocent Americans lost their lives.  Less than one month later, American troops were deployed to Afghanistan and have been fighting overseas ever since.  The soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines have............MORE 
"It's Not
Over"
Q&A With Fran Townsend


The Former Homeland Security Advisor in the Bush Administration and one of the architects of the post-9/11 policies that have kept our country secure discusses the continuing threat America faces from terrorists in a special interview with The Forum.
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Learning Lessons
the Hard Way
By Mac Thornberry
 
A high priority for President Obama has been to improve the international perception of the United States and its policies.  He has made numerous trips abroad, making speeches to appeal to foreign audiences.  Here at home, he has faced criticism that he is “apologizing for................MORE 

The Trillion Dollar
Gap

By Susan K. Urahn

The news that the national economy may be out of deep water couldn’t be more welcome. But many states are still in danger of drowning. Unemployment, foreclosures and Medicaid spending are already hitting the states hard. And there’s another significant bill
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The Sino-American
Relationship

By Carla A. Hills

Our nation has struggled with an economic crisis of historic proportions since December 2007.  The pain has been wide and deep.  Americans are suffering from job losses, home foreclosures, and bankruptcies that have caused both consumer demand and new investment..........MORE

A Great Time to
Start a Business
By Dan Danner

We have looked at the state of small business in our union, and it is not good. Our Small Business Economic Trends monthly report, which has tracked small business conditions for more than 35 years, shows that small business owners nationwide are struggling to keep.............MORE

Another Bellwether from Massachusetts
By David Tuerck
 
Until recently, few people looked to Massachusetts as a predictor of political trends.  It was too blue to be a bellwether.  The election of Scott Brown changed that. Brown's upset victory this past January to fill the Senate seat held by Edward Kennedy sent shock waves through...MORE 

Driven to
Distraction
By Billy Pitts

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood deserves praise for focusing public attention on distracted driving. The market today is flooded with  electronic devices that can be used in motor vehicles and millions of motorists are using them with reckless abandon...............MORE

You Say You Want a Revolution?
By Lou Zickar

Supporters of the Tea Party Movement say they are dedicated to the ideals and principles of the Founding Fathers.  Wouldn't it be ironic, then, if they succeeded in forcing from office a man who has shed as much blood for his country as any Patriot in the.............MORE

 

   
 



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