The State of Our Union is Strong
Feb 2, 2018
This Tuesday President Trump delivered the first State of the Union of the 45th presidency of the United States and he was privileged to accurately report that the state of our union is strong.
The United States economy grew at an annual rate of 2.3 percent in 2017, and growth exceeded 2016 levels in every quarter. Unemployment fell from 4.7 percent in January 2017 to 4.1 percent this month. And wages grew 2.9 percent in 2017, a level not seen since 2009.
Against Nationalizing 5G
Feb 2, 2018
5G, or 5th Generation, is the next step in wireless spectrum. It will likely be faster, more efficient, and could lead to advancements that allow for self-driving cars, drones, and virtual reality.
And the government is thinking of nationalizing it.
Further Thoughts on Volunteerism Trends and Data Issues
Jan 29, 2018
In an analysis last year, Volunteerism in America, the Social Capital Project found that rates of volunteerism have either held steady or risen over the past forty years—a rare indicator of the health of our associational life that has not worsened over the period. Our initial report, What We Do Together, also highlighted the increase in hours of volunteering per person over time.
Floor Speech on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Jan 29, 2018
Mr. President,
Right now, the United States is one of just seven countries in the whole world that allow elective abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
And we are not in good company.
Of the other six countries that allow elective abortions at that late stage, half are authoritarian communist countries with horrible records on human rights.
January 29, 2018 – Mobile Office to Iron County
Jan 29, 2018
What: Mobile Office Visit to Brian Head
When: Monday, January 29, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Where: Brian Head Town Hall, 56 N HWY 143, Brian Head, UT 84719
The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Jan 26, 2018
At twenty weeks past conception a baby can sleep and wake in the womb. She can suck her thumb, make faces, and see light filtering in through the womb.
And by 20 weeks, if not before, science suggests that baby can also feel pain.
One Weird Trick To End Government Shutdowns
Jan 26, 2018
A week ago, the government shuttered its doors. For roughly 68 hours, the men and women of our armed services did not know when they would receive their next paycheck.
When the government reopened, it was because Congress passed and the President signed a Continuing Resolution (CR) that allowed the government to be funded – but only for three weeks. And the CR passed this Monday was needed because the four-week CR before that ran out. And that CR was preceded by another CR that passed right before Christmas.
Remarks to the National Association of Evangelicals-Christian Student Leadership Conference
Jan 23, 2018
I'd like to start by thanking the National Association of Evangelicals for inviting me to speak.
It is heartening to see so many young Christians who are engaged with their faith as well as public controversies-and so early in the morning, too.
This conference is a unique opportunity for you to learn about the serious challenges facing our country, and how Christians can respond to them.
Are All Men Created Equal, Or Are Some More Equal Than Others?
Jan 19, 2018
Mr. President, today hundreds of thousands of Americans from all walks of life will participate in the 45th annual March for Life.
Why do these citizens march, year after year?
It certainly isn't for their health. Or for the media coverage.
No, these Americans march on behalf of those who cannot.
Earmarks Are Not The Solution
Jan 19, 2018
Remember earmarks, those infamous, special-interest spending provisions party leaders used to sprinkle over legislation like sugar to get representatives and senators to hold their noses and vote yes on bills they would otherwise oppose?
You probably haven’t heard about earmarks lately, thank goodness. Republicans banned them when the Tea Party class came to Washington in 2010 opposed to the crony corruption. Who can forget pork-barrel embarrassments like the “Bridge to Nowhere,” the “Monuments to Me” projects that members got named after themselves, or the turtle tunnel in Florida (yes, it’s a tunnel for turtles)? Earmarks were everything Americans couldn’t stand about Washington – corrupt, wasteful, entitled, and out of touch.
