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Americans must open their hearts to end Haitian horrors
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This article originally appeared in Fox News on April 8, 2024 In recent months, our neighbors to the south in Haiti have been ravaged by violence, political turmoil and economic disaster. Unfortunately, the situation is growing more dire by the day. Roughly 80% of Haiti’s capital city is under the…
View EntryReforming Federal Workforce Development Funding to Empower States
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Introduction The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 is the Nation’s largest federal workforce development program. Congress appropriates more than $5 billion for the core programs within the law every year, the majority of which is sent directly to states to be used for workforce training programs and…
View EntryReforming WIOA: What Governors Can Do
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The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 is the largest federal workforce development program, sending more than $5 billion to the states annually. Governors and states should take full advantage of WIOA to achieve their workforce goals. 1. Audit WIOA Providers and Programs: Governors or state legislators should…
View EntryReforming WIOA: What Congress Must Do
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The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is the largest federal workforce development program, sending more than $5 billion to the states annually. But WIOA’s overly bureaucratic design limits its potential. Congress should enact reforms to empower states and increase accountability. 1. Rework State Funding Formula and Increase Flexibility: Congress…
View EntryBiden Sabotages Medicare Advantage
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This article originally appeared in Wall Street Journal on April 8, 2024 President Biden accuses Republicans of seeking to cut Medicare. In his 2025 budget proposal to Congress, Mr. Biden vowed to “reject any efforts to cut or undermine the Medicare or Social Security benefits that seniors and people with…
View EntryThe Gaza War at Six Months: Israel Increasingly Isolated But Resilient
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This op-ed originally appeared in American Greatness on April 5, 2024 In the aftermath of the horrific October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks, the world united behind Israel. President Joe Biden pledged America’s rock-solid support, sent two aircraft carriers to the eastern Mediterranean, and visited Israel to express America’s support for…
View EntryAmerica’s Schools are Failing Students and Families – California Must Act Now
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This article originally appeared in California Globe on April 3, 2024 Long-overdue accountability measures must be prioritized to address unprecedented failures in California schools. A one-size-fits-all federal accountability model simply doesn’t work. After decades of schools failing across the country due to corrupt teachers’ unions and school administrators, state governments…
View EntryRejecting Calls for Carbon Taxes Is Common Sense
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This op-ed originally appeared in Real Clear Energy on April 3, 2024. These days, good sense is worth recognizing, especially in Washington, D.C. The House of Representatives recently passed a noteworthy resolution, known as a “sense of Congress,” opposing carbon tax proposals as “detrimental to the United States economy.” Though…
View EntryThe $1.347 Trillion Green New Steal
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The Biden Administration has promised an era of clean, low-cost renewable energy to transition the U.S. and global economy away from fossil fuels. The result, however, is billions of dollars invested in build-back-never energy policies that are crippling the health and prosperity of the American economy. A few examples include:…
View EntryRemembering a Great Senator Who Put His Nation Ahead of Politics
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This op-ed originally appeared in American Greatness on March 29, 2024 I was greatly saddened this week when I heard the news that former Democratic Senator Joseph Lieberman had passed away due to complications from a fall. Although I disagreed with him on some domestic political issues, there was no…
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