Beyond the Beltway

Why City Hall is a Good Proving Ground for the White House

By on June 20, 2019
Why City Hall is a Good Proving Ground for the White House

by SCOTT SMITH

Who wouldn’t appreciate a leader who has developed a skill for solving problems, bringing people together, forging compromises, enhancing economic opportunities for all, and focusing on real issues as opposed to partisan rhetoric?

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Straight Talk from El Paso on Border Security & Immigration Reform

By on February 19, 2019
Straight Talk from El Paso on Border Security & Immigration Reform

by DEE MARGO

Mexico is Texas’ largest trading partner, and instituting policy that will detrimentally affect that trade is unacceptable.

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Govern Within Your Means: A Unifying Goal in Divided Times

By on December 17, 2018
Govern Within Your Means: A Unifying Goal in Divided Times

by G.T. BYNUM

The greatest contribution President Trump and Congress could make in 2019 is to follow the lead of cities across America and balance their budget.

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Diversity is Key to Election Security

By on December 17, 2018
Diversity is Key to Election Security

by CONNIE LAWSON

As we look to modernize as a nation, Washington needs to ensure the administration of elections stays under state and local control as required by the 10th amendment of the Constitution.

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With Divided Federal Government, a Silver Lining Could Emerge

By on December 17, 2018
With Divided Federal Government, a Silver Lining Could Emerge

by J.D. MESNARD

At a time when our federal government continues to expand and the national debt continues to grow, there can be virtue in gridlock.

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People Matter, and it’s Time for Washington to Lead

By on December 17, 2018
People Matter, and it’s Time for Washington to Lead

by KRISTIN OLSEN

As the New Year begins, I urge Congress and the President to hit reset and begin giving their constituents the leadership America deserves.

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It’s Time to Return Common Sense to Washington

By on December 17, 2018
It’s Time to Return Common Sense to Washington

by PAUL PATE

We strive to give small businesses the service they need, when they need it. That is the way the federal government needs to work.

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Forget Term Limits. How about Time Limits?

By on December 17, 2018
Forget Term Limits. How about Time Limits?

by DAVID RALSTON

They say work expands to fill the time allotted. Maybe a deadline would help move work along.

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The Party of Results in the Age of Rhetoric

By on December 17, 2018
The Party of Results in the Age of Rhetoric

by LESLIE RUTLEDGE

Voters know that America is moving in the right direction with a booming economy, lower taxes for hardworking families and respect for our great nation around the globe.

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Healthcare and Immigration: Our Most Salient Issues Are Longstanding Problems

By on December 17, 2018
Healthcare and Immigration: Our Most Salient Issues Are Longstanding Problems

by LINDA UPMEYER

As long as both Republicans and Democrats come to the table and agree not to dig in their heels, I am hopeful.

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