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The last U.S. Combat Brigade marched out of Iraq yesterday, symbolizing just that – the end of the combat component of Operation Iraqi Freedom. A heartfelt and sincere thank you to all of the troops and civilians, both standing and fallen, who served so courageously over the last seven years in Iraq. Continue Reading
Having recently heard so much about the incompetence of bureaucrats, I didn’t know what to expect as I rode the elevator to the third floor of the city hall building. Continue Reading
The president is smart. That is good news. but for me, the real question remains whether the president is wise enough to make the tough leadership decisions that America needs right now. Continue Reading
Despite low confidence in the government, most Americans realize that only through partnership with an effective and efficient government will we be able to find solutions to our biggest challenges. Continue Reading
As we enter August and head toward the 2010 General, we should all prepare ourselves for the barrage of political ads that are about to attack our flat screens. Check out this shocker of an ad from 1964. What would it take today to have an ad banned after one airing? Continue Reading
A domestic partnership law is necessary because it is wrong to withhold the rights, benefits and obligations of legally recognized familyhood from couples who don’t match some people’s ideological view of what a family should look like. Continue Reading
Why is former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton’s wedding so important? Here are five reasons why… Continue Reading
Theoretically, we are told, new developments will pay for themselves over time. Unfortunately, our depleted public coffers (not to mention our fading historic neighborhoods) have proven that argument false. Continue Reading
On today’s Meet the Press, David Gregory and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner had a candid and even somewhat revealing discussion about the overall state of the economy, as well as specific ways to abet the healing process. Continue Reading
Despite a long history of environmental violations, Helena Chemical is holding public hearings to explain why they should regulate themselves. Continue Reading
Today, British Minister David Cameron will touch down in Washington for his first state visit with President Barack Obama. This is a big deal on many levels. Continue Reading
You, the American people, want more jobs. President Obama knows this – and instead of a massive jobs bill, we now have a 2,319-page financial regulatory colossus and the promise of new lobbying positions. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Recently, a local building association official advocated for electing “business friendly” politicians. But we as a community have different, more dynamic priorities than does an industry representative. Healthy communities are more than housing developments and market shares. Continue Reading
The White House set the Big Dogs loose this morning on the Sunday shows. Is this a sign of desperation or strength? You tell me. Continue Reading
It should come as no surprise that I feel the need to comment on Chris Cillizza’s Washington Post blog, “Ranking the Most Influential Republicans.” Now, I am not declaring my Republicanism here, I am just interested from my center-right frame of mind. Who are the GOP’s ‘most influential?’ A very good question. Continue Reading