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national debt

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Uncle Sam Is Broke

John Hendrickson: The national debt when unfunded liabilities like Social Security and Medicaid are considered is $123.11 trillion, $796,000 per taxpayer.

We Can’t Afford A $1.9 Trillion Stimulus

John Hendrickson: Both political parties are responsible for the out-of-control spending. It is time that policymakers take our debt crisis seriously. 

Myers: COVID-19 Relief and the National Debt

Brian Myers: This coronavirus crisis has certainly proved that neither political party is serious about either reducing spending or debt.

Mark Sanford’s Presidential Campaign to Focus On Debt and Spending

Mark Sanford said that the current debate happening between President Donald Trump and Democrats on spending is “more versus more.”

Ernst, Grassley Vote to Suspend Debt Ceiling, Increase National Debt

U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley approved of a budget deal that suspends the debt ceiling and sets discretionary spending at $1.37 Trillion.

Shame On Congressional Republicans For Debt Ceiling Deal

Kelvey Vander Hart: Far too many congressional Republicans plan to partner with President Trump to make the national debt climb to an even higher amount.

Our $22 Trillion National Debt

John Hendrickson: Iowans must understand that the national debt crisis will not only impact them directly, but also state finances.

An Unfortunate Milestone: Our National Debt Has Reached $21 Trillion

John Hendrickson: The $21 trillion national debt and the continuing out-of-control spending is a serious problem that can no longer be ignored.

The Federal Budget and Morality

John Hendrickson: Coolidge regarded “a good budget as among the noblest monuments of virtue” and believed that the issue of taxation was also a moral issue.

President Trump and Republicans Should Follow the Mellon Economic Plan

John Hendrickson: President Trump and Republicans in Congress should follow the example of Andrew Mellon who promoted tax cuts and fiscal discipline.

Stop Taking In Syrian Refugees Immediately

Rich Hilgemann: In the wake of the Paris attacks people are calling for exactly what I months ago said we needed to do and stop taking in Syrian refugees.

Mike Huckabee: We Need a President Who Can Shepherd Legislation Through

Former Governor Mike Huckabee (R-AR) appealed to voters in Waukee, IA that Iowans need to send a candidate with experience to the White House.

Bobby Jindal Touts Record, Talks Clinton Emails in Urbandale

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal addressed a packed room for the Westside Conservatives Club held at the Machine Shed Restaurant on Wednesday morning.

Bobby Jindal Focused on Policy As He Considers 2016

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is focused on policy and discusses education, economic, monetary and foreign policy with Caffeinated Thoughts this week.

Rand Paul on Dress Debate

U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) issues an open letter to share his expertise as an ophthalmologist in order to settle the great American dress debate.

Illegal Immigration Crisis Demands We Care For Their Kids, But What About Our Kids?

How about this? We take care of Central America’s kids, and Central…