When Fred Upton was named the Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee last December, it was not just one of the biggest victories of his career, but also a victory over radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh, who waged an on-air crusade to deny the Michigan Republican the gavel.
The Chairman of the Energy & Commerce Committee writes about a plan he is pushing intended to protect jobs and preserve the integrity of the Clean Air Act.
According to this West Virginia Congresswoman, the Environmental Protection Agency is not only exceeding its mandate, it’s also destroying jobs in her home state.
In the wake of further unrest in the Middle East, this Pennsylvania Congressman argues that the U.S. needs to move ahead with a plan that boosts fuel production here at home.
A Chain Reaction Throughout the Middle East
The Chairwoman of the Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee assesses the Egyptian uprising and its impact on U.S. security.
One of the architects of the 1994 Republican revolution looks back on the budget battles of 16 years ago and what they mean today.
As Congress sets out to cut federal spending, this fiscal expert argues that duplicative programs are a logical place to start.
A Pro-America, Pro-Trade Agenda for 2011
This CATO Institute scholar and author argues that trade policy is an area ripe for bipartisan cooperation this year.
by MAURICE McTIGUE & DANIEL ROTHSCHILD Two members of government efficiency commissions in Virginia and Louisiana offer eight steps toward better reform.
The author of a forthcoming book on Ronald Reagan looks at the events of 1983 and how they shaped the rest of Reagan’s presidency.
Harnessing the Power of Social Media
The top legislative aides for nearly 100 House Republicans meet at Mount Vernon for the Ripon Society LD Symposium.
Former RNC Chair says the party needs to do better job of connecting policy to people’s lives.
Get Me My Legislative Director!
Two former House Members offer practical advice on what they expected from their top legislative aides
“In the Footsteps of Washington”
The top legislative aides for nearly 100 House Republicans meet at Mount Vernon for Ripon Society symposium
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