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Five Years Later: Dodd-Frank Continues to Harm Our Communities

Five Years Later:  Dodd-Frank Continues to Harm Our Communities

 Five years ago, the President signed the Dodd-Frank Act into law, touting that it would stabilize our economy and hold accountable those responsible for the financial crisis…

How Much is Too Much?

How Much is Too Much?

In the Richmond Times Dispatch, a letter writer expressed his concern that some in the business world were making way too much money.  He concluded that they…

The Threat of a Nuclear Iran Persists

The Threat of a Nuclear Iran Persists

The long-running nuclear negotiations with Iran and the United States, China, France, Germany, Russia, and the United Kingdom have been extended multiple times since missing a June…

Too Big to Fail – Again

Too Big to Fail – Again

We never seem to learn!  Seven years ago it was deemed by those in Washington that the largest banks in the country were simply too large to…

We Must Avoid Following in Greece’s Footsteps

We Must Avoid Following in Greece’s Footsteps

Fifth District Virginians and all Americans are very well aware that Washington has been unable to live within its means for many years.  This lack of fiscal…

From Subsistence to Symbolism

From Subsistence to Symbolism

My wife understands me.  She realizes that I do not see what does not interest me.  After years of marriage and her frustration with me not seeing…

Observing the Birth of Our Nation

Observing the Birth of Our Nation

As we come together this year to celebrate the 239th year of our nation’s independence, we enjoy the opportunity to reflect on our Founders’ understanding of the fundamental rights of…

Strife – Racial and Religious

Strife – Racial and Religious

Last week, the nation was focused on the murder of nine pillars of their community as they gathered to pray in their church in Charleston, South Carolina. …

Taking Necessary Steps Toward Viable, Reliable Health Care System

Taking Necessary Steps Toward Viable, Reliable Health Care System

Since its implementation, the President’s healthcare law has time and again harmed, rather than helped, the overwhelming majority of Americans.  The policies put forth in Washington have…

Fifth District Virginians Deserve Better From the IRS

Fifth District Virginians Deserve Better From the IRS

Fifth District Virginians have been preparing for the April 15th tax filing deadline for the past several weeks, which is a burdensome annual reminder of just how…