Answering America’s Iranian challenge
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When elected as the next U.S. senator from New Mexico, I will actively work to support Israel’s efforts to counter the Hezbollah menace that is linked to Iran. Continue Reading
Talking about Richardson, the presidential race and more
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AUDIO: Heath Haussamen was on the radio program New Mexico News and Views this afternoon to talk about the federal investigation of former Gov. Bill Richardson, the presidential race, the weather and more. Click on the headline to listen. Continue Reading
NY Times: Woman ‘felt pressured’ into relationship with Richardson
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The New York Times has some new details on the federal investigation into allegations that former Gov. Bill Richardson had supporters pay off a woman during his 2008 presidential campaign to keep quiet about their alleged extramarital affair. Continue Reading
Feds probe claim of a payoff to hide Richardson affair
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A federal grand jury is investigating an accusation that former Gov. Bill Richardson had supporters pay off a woman during his 2008 presidential campaign to keep quiet about their alleged extramarital affair, the Wall Street Journal is reporting. Continue Reading
Why Medicaid matters in the fight against HIV
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For Medicaid to continue as an important source of coverage for those with HIV, state policymakers need to ensure that all people newly eligible for it because of federal health-care reform are able to access the services they require. Continue Reading
Johnson gives up on GOP nomination, may run as libertarian
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Former N.M. Gov. Gary Johnson is considering running for president as a libertarian and conceding that he won’t become the GOP nominee. Continue Reading
The debate must continue
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This coming election will be about much more than personalities. We have many serious challenges to debate. Continue Reading
Talking about Gov. Martinez, the 2012 prez race and Occupy
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AUDIO: Heath Haussamen was on the radio program New Mexico News and Views on Tuesday to talk about Gov. Susana Martinez, the 2012 presidential race, the Occupy movement, and more. Click on the headline to listen. Continue Reading
Help wanted: One good man or woman for America
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It might seem that America’s top job has been a bit top-heavy with lawyers and military men. Maybe we ought to re-write the qualifications for the presidency, especially in light of the precarious financial and geopolitical situation in which we find ourselves today. Here are my suggested qualifications. Continue Reading
ObamaCare is an important first step
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Like every major piece of social legislation in this country’s history – Social Security, the Civil Rights Act and Medicare – the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will need to be revisited. What is important is that we have a base from which to build. Continue Reading
Time to change the way time is changed
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If we are to reverse the intrusive nature of government, a convenient first starting point could be with the government-mandated Daylight Savings Time. Continue Reading
Occupy movement should focus on tax and election reform
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The Occupy movement is right that the vast majority of Americans are finding it increasingly difficult to get a shot at a good life while a few at the top have amassed immense wealth. But if the movement is serious about solutions, it should focus on tax and election reform. Continue Reading
Underestimating China and other contract manufacturing nations
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The digitalization of the world, coupled with low Chinese wages and the enormous Chinese-held American debt and our growing trade deficit with them, may actually be the first shots heard round the world in the re-colonization of America (or at least America’s businesses). Continue Reading
Human nature and government limitation
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A cursory study of microeconomics reveals some human behavioral patterns that would suggest a limited government better serves the population, especially at the federal level. Continue Reading
Retired Army sergeant joins CD1 race
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A retired U.S. Army sergeant has joined the Republican primary for New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District seat. Continue Reading