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Congressman Loudermilk on Bartow’s Morning News

Congressman Barry Loudermilk from Georgia's 11th Congressional district called into Bartow's Morning News to talk about the work being done in Congress since their return from the Easter break. We discussed the revised healthcare bill that seems to have the support of the Freedom Caucus, President Trump's proposed revision of the tax code, the problems… Continue reading Congressman Loudermilk on Bartow’s Morning News

Current Events, Just musing

Other Lessons From A Government Shutdown: A Plan to Take Back Our National Parks

It seems that the people’s enjoyment of our national parks and historic places has been the biggest - or at least the most visible - casualty of this shutdown debacle.  With nearly 80% of the federal government system deemed “essential,” and untouched, the arrangement leaves the President with few good options with which to demonstrate… Continue reading Other Lessons From A Government Shutdown: A Plan to Take Back Our National Parks

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Sequester is Worth 18 Points…and That’s About It

Sequester... Sequester... Government is going to cut some spending. And the word for it is... Sequester. Doesn't that sound great? Sequester. What? Government is going to cut spending? And you're telling me they're doing nothing to stop it? Say it with me: Sequester. How often do you hear that the government isn't going to spend… Continue reading Sequester is Worth 18 Points…and That’s About It