Over 2,260 days and counting – that is how many days have passed since backers of the Keystone XL pipeline first submitted the application to the U.S. State Department to build this project. The question remains how much longer will President Obama make America wait for jobs and energy security?
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“But Thanksgiving is more than eating, Chuck. You heard what Linus was saying out there. Those early Pilgrims were thankful for what had happened to them, and we should be thankful, too. We should just be thankful for being together. I think that’s what they mean by ‘Thanksgiving,’ Charlie Brown.” – Marcie
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The word ‘family’ holds a special meaning in my heart and the ties that bind our families together provide a nurturing environment for our children to grow and succeed.
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This Veterans Day, it is important to give recognition to the brave men and women who served this country with great honor and distinction. Not only do our veterans deserve our respect and gratitude, but we also need to recognize the sacrifices made in defense of America to protect the liberties we enjoy each and every day.
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Whatever your political persuasion, I think most Americans would agree that it’s important to have a voice in our government and that is why voting is such an important part of being an American.
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Many of us have a mother, sister, daughter, or another loved one who has been diagnosed, suffered, and fought breast cancer. And with Americans across the country observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to continue my ongoing effort to raise awareness about the critical need to prevent and cure this cancer.
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Last week, the manufacturing companies and employees across the nation celebrated National Manufacturing Day. With that date in mind, I set off in my car to visit a couple of leading manufacturers in the 3rd Congressional District.
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“Are you better off today than you were four years ago?” President Ronald Reagan asked that straight-forward question in 1980. While President Reagan challenged Americans to think about their changing economic circumstances over the course of the Carter Administration, we should be asking ourselves the same question today with respect to the last six years of the Obama presidency.
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Over the past few weeks, many of you have made it clear how concerned you are about national security, homeland security, and specifically, the conflict involving the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL). I firmly believe providing for the common defense of our nation is a fundamental duty that our Constitution requires, and it is a responsibility that I take seriously.
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