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Lawmakers need to do more to help prevent older Americans from the crisis of falls. That may sound extreme, but, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the …
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By Clinton Rice
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5/8/25
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For four long years, Americans watched in disbelief as President Joe Biden gutted our nation’s border security. On his first day in office, President Biden undid, by executive order, many of …
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4/24/25
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Each year, for Tax Day, my colleagues and I at the Institute for Policy Studies release a tax receipt so you can learn where your taxes are going.
This year, you may be more worried about the …
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4/24/25
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We're lucky to have more female sports stars than ever. But in terms of athletic participation, American girls are still considerably less likely to play a sport than boys. Each year, boys get about …
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Dr. Brian Hainline
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2/27/25
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Participating in youth sports has long been a cornerstone of the American experience — or at least it used to be. Fewer American kids are playing sports, and shifting trends are leaving …
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Hanna Skandera
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2/13/25
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Ever since I was a young kid, Thanksgiving is something I’ve always looked forward to. It’s a cherished time where we catch up with family, sit down for a delicious meal, and reflect on …
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By Jason Smith, U.S. Representative
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11/28/24
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On Sept. 15, an absolute tragedy was prevented when a vigilant Secret Service agent fired at an armed lunatic who was determined to assassinate former President Donald Trump. I thank God that he is …
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9/26/24
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If you're an individual who shoplifts a $100 item from a store, you might spend the night in jail — and you certainly won't be allowed to keep the product.
But if you're a company and you …
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9/26/24
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When the American people voted to give House Republicans the majority, one of the reasons was because we promised that we would continue former President Trump’s strong policies that countered …
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9/19/24
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Few performances in the theater of American politics are as masterful as the Democratic Party's current sleight of hand with Medicare costs. As we approach the election, listen closely to the …
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9/19/24
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Over Labor Day weekend, it was announced that 23-year-old Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin was among the six captives who were brutally murdered at the hands of Hamas. My heart goes out to the …
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By Rep. Jason Smith
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9/12/24
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In late June, generic drug maker Teva Pharmaceuticals launched a generic version of Victoza, a blockbuster diabetes drug, in the United States.
Victoza is one of the first GLP-1 drugs — …
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By David Kampos
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9/12/24
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Every Labor Day, we celebrate the hardworking men and women who make America the envy of the world. They wake up early, show up to work every day, and put in long hours to create a better future for …
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9/5/24
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It was only a matter of time. Not too long ago, my son, Max, and I had an unscheduled meeting to discuss the accuracy of the speedometer in my truck. The meeting began with flashing red and blue …
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9/5/24
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As an owner of Three Spring Farms in Perryville, I am deeply troubled about the inclusion of language designed to undo state agriculture laws in the U.S. House’s version of the Farm Bill.
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8/29/24
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On August 16, I brought the Ways and Means Committee to the Iowa State Fair to hear from hard-working Midwesterners about the positive impact the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts had on them. This was part of an …
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8/22/24
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Mugshot: Coke Morgan Stewart
What IP Policy Might Look Like in a Second Trump Administration
If his campaign is successful, Donald Trump will become America's 47th president — and …
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8/22/24
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As someone who strongly believes that the best government is that which is closest to the people, I’m incredibly frustrated by how much the federal government has grown since our nation was …
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8/15/24
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For nearly two years, progressive activists have lobbied the Biden administration to weaken international patent protections on COVID treatments. The political pressure was immense. And at several …
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8/15/24
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If you’ve been wondering about the convicted criminal’s mood, now that his campaign to stay out of prison has been trumped by a decent opponent, you need only watch his sit-down this week …
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8/8/24
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No matter how you look at it, the Biden-Harris administration has been an absolute disaster. We have a southern border that’s in pure chaos because of President Joe Biden and Vice President …
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8/8/24
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For the last three and a half years, Republicans have been sounding the alarm over President Joe Biden’s fitness for office. His incoherent speeches, disastrous policies, physical struggles, …
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8/1/24
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The next few weeks, culminating in the Democratic National Convention, are crucial for Kamala Harris.
Half-buried until now in the thankless job of vice president, Harris has an excellent second …
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8/1/24
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On July 13, the nation watched with horror when a crazed shooter attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. The fact that he survived this attack can only be described as a miracle. …
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Representative Jason Smith, 8th District
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7/25/24
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Between May 12 to May 18, communities all across the country came together to celebrate National Police Week. It’s an important annual tradition where we thank our law enforcement officers and …
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By Jason Smith
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5/23/24
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