Tax Reform & Priority-Based Budgeting Can Solve Iowa’s Economic Problems

John Hendrickson: Priority-based budgeting along with prudent tax reform will create an opportunity for Iowa’s economy to grow and keep vital government functions funded.

Trump’s First Budget Cuts Several Agencies, Discretionary Spending

President Donald Trump’s first budget eliminates several independent agencies, cuts most department discretionary funding and increases defense spending.

Making Iowa Government Smaller and Smarter

Steven Holt: Several bills are also advancing to make Iowa government smaller and smarter, with the goal of bringing greater economic opportunity and liberty for Iowans.

Interview: Rick Santorum Discusses His New Tax Plan

Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum in an exclusive interview with Caffeinated Thoughts discusses his new tax plan and his focus on the American worker.

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.

Family Motivates Matt Schultz to Run for Congress

Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz says he is running in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District race for his family, their future, and the future of the country.

Paul Ryan Introduces House Republicans’ FY 2014 Budget Proposal

Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI), the Chair of the House Budget Committee, unveiled the House Republicans FY 2014 Budget Proposal.

We NEED “Sequestration” And We Need It Now

We’ve all heard the stories by now: On March 1st, if the…

The Des Moines Register’s Anemic Vision for Iowa Legislature

The Des Moines Register’s vision for the Iowa Legislature in 2013 is full of tax hikes and spending increases. We should be doing the exact opposite.

Rick Santorum: Balanced Budget Amendment Must Be Central to Future Fiscal Reforms

Former GOP presidential candidate & Patriot Voices Chair Rick Santorum called on Congress to pass a Balanced Budget Amendment to address fiscal challenges.

The Fiscal Cliff: No Room for Compromise

Whatever deal Congress and President Obama makes in order to go off the fiscal cliff in the short term we are still in deep, deep financial trouble.

Tom Latham: Job One is Jobs, Economy and Debt

Congressman Tom Latham in a recent interview with Caffeinated Thoughts editor, Shane Vander Hart, said if reelected his first priorty would be to address jobs, the economy and our national debt.

Rick Santorum Discusses His Economic Revitalization Plan

Late last week Senator Rick Santorum’s campaign released his “Made In America”…

Post-Debate Interview with Thaddeus McCotter

Congressman Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI) being a late entry in the presidential race…

Tim Pawlenty in Des Moines: “Someone Needs to Level With The American People” (Updated w/ Video)

Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty spoke to a crowd of approximately 175…

Paul McKinley: Bi-Partisanship Needed to Break “The Great Stalemate”

By State Senator Paul McKinley To use a baseball analogy, the 2011…