By: Peter Roskam In these uncertain economic times, many Americans are asking important questions about the nation's finances. Why were taxpayers asked to finance a $700 billion bailout of Wall Street - with up to $750 billion more on the way, according to the president? Is it appropriate for the government to own portions of our biggest banks? And what happens if all this… Read more

In the aftermath of the approval of an $800-billion spending bill masquerading as economic stimulus, many of us in Congress concerned about the exponential growth of the national debt are wondering if U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has even slightly considered common-sense policy alternatives before squandering precious taxpayer dollars.  President Barack Obama’s recent… Read more

Getting Fooled in Classic Fashion By GINNY BROWN-WAITE One of my favorite songs from the 1970s is from the group The Who - "Won't Get Fooled Again." All the aging hippies in Florida ought to dust off their copy and have a listen. In Congress it's the '70s all over again. My favorite lyric is the iconic line, "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss." Meet the new boss, same as the… Read more

  Democrats Quick to Politicize Health Care in Stimulus By: Rep. Charles Boustany As liberal Democrats clamor to achieve the hopes of eight lost years with a new administration, many Americans simply look for jobs, economic security and lower health care costs. Their desire for change falls far short of the current direction charted by House Democratic leadership.… Read more