The EPA held hearings on clean car standards yesterday and I had the opportunity to testify in support of the new standards that will help move us off our dependence on oil.
When I served in Iraq in and around Fallujah, I came across a line of cars, trucks, and...
8 Comments | Posted December 15, 2011 | 14:35:00 (EST)
After nine years of war in Iraq, every American should be happy to hear that our marines, sailors, soldiers, airmen and airwomen are coming home to their families and that Iraq is on its way to independence. Personally, I am incredibly thankful that President Obama has stayed true on his...
1 Comments | Posted December 6, 2011 | 09:26:42 (EST)
America's greatness does not come solely from its military might, but also from its unique role as a force to provide stability and opportunity in the world.
While this ability stems in part from our military, it emanates also from the values we hold that help make other nations...
Posted February 23, 2011 | 13:14:40 (EST)
We all agree that we need to reduce our national debt, and one surefire way to reduce our spending is to fine-tune the national budget. However, certain budget expenditures are vital to America's security. House Republicans made reckless and dangerous choices in their latest budget proposal, demonstrating that they are...
Posted April 12, 2010 | 10:59:06 (EST)
If there's one point of agreement between President Obama's supporters and his critics, it's that Barack Obama bears little resemblance to Ronald Reagan. However, on one major issue, this point deserves a rethink. President Obama's vision of a world free of nuclear weapons is straight out of Ronald Reagan's playbook....
Posted August 14, 2009 | 11:20:29 (EST)
I've had the fortune and misfortune to experience our healthcare systems from many sides. Growing up in Maine, my family didn't participate in activities like ice-skating because it could land us in the emergency room - and we weren't insured. Today, I'm fortunate to have two jobs that provide one...
Posted May 22, 2008 | 19:09:26 (EST)
It may surprise you to learn that the current G.I. Bill has depreciated so much that it doesn't even cover half the cost of an in-state public university. When I joined the Marines in 2002, I didn't rely on the educational benefits as advertised because I knew Congress has yet...
Posted September 6, 2007 | 11:10:00 (EST)
This week, there are two compelling reasons for me to write this post.
As an Iraq War veteran, watching Charles Ferguson's documentary, No End in Sight, left me frustrated at those such as Donald Rumsfeld whose arrogance cost American and Iraqi lives. As an officer in the College Democrats...

Posted January 18, 2012 | 13:35:54 (EST)