Electric rates in the Southwest Virginia region have gone up considerably.
I have long warned the policies of the Left, including Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Joe Biden, would make electric rates skyrocket.
The policies forcing electric rates higher are hurting regular families. Families who are managing grocery bills, gas charges, and other essential expenses.
I understand the… Read more »
With President-elect Trump’s inauguration scheduled for January 20, his Administration will look to hit the ground running and work to lead the country towards prosperity and peace.
Trump’s cabinet will consist of policymakers, elected officials and thought leaders leading key departments, such as the Department of Defense and Department of Energy.
Those nominated to lead these… Read more »
We are now in 2025.
It is a common exercise around this time to reflect on the previous year.
There is much that I want to highlight from 2024. Below are some of my accomplishments.
Committee Work
As Chairman of the Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee, I chaired 10 hearings that explored a wide range of topics, including but not limited to health care, drug pricing and the… Read more »
I respect people of all faiths, but as a Christian, I celebrate Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ.
Every Christmas season, there are traditions and images prevalent in our leisurely activities.
One tradition is Christmas films, such as Die Hard, It’s a Wonderful Life, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Elf or Miracle on 34th Street.
The famous actor George C. Scott, a native… Read more »
Throughout the tenure of the Biden Administration, conflict and turmoil have only gotten worse in the Middle East.
A recent flareup in the region is the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria.
Syrian rebel forces struck quickly at the beginning of December, taking control of major cities in Syria before advancing on the country’s capital, Damascus.
The regime’s army could not… Read more »
During the recent election season, many congressional candidates who voted against various spending bills were criticized by their opponents for voting against those bills and yet working to get money for their districts from programs authorized by said bills.
I submit to you, it is not disingenuous but a misunderstanding of the role of Congress. This may require you to remember your… Read more »
As we approach the end of the year, multiple foreign summits gather and deliberate.
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit took place in Peru, where President Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping were in attendance. APEC is a partnership focused on economic growth in the Pacific and regional integration of the member country’s economies.
President Biden then visited… Read more »
Households throughout the Ninth District, our greater commonwealth and the country are preparing for Thanksgiving.
Discussions are occurring over the method of cooking the Thanksgiving turkey and ensuring enough of the right food is available. The dining room table is organized for a feast, and maybe even a guest bedroom or couch is tidied up for incoming family.
On Sundays around… Read more »
After the election of President-elect Trump, one change expected for the incoming Administration is the reversal of the Biden-Harris Administration’s open borders policies.
During Trump’s first term, securing the border was a priority. Thanks to the institution of policies like the Migrant Protection Protocols, better known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy, Trump stemmed the tide of… Read more »
November 11, 2024, is when Americans will celebrate Armistice Day, more commonly known as Veterans Day.
The roots of this day date back to 1918, when the world was engulfed in a great war.
The Alliance of the United Kingdom, France and Russia was pitted against the Central powers comprised mainly of Germany, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire. The United States exercised relative… Read more »
