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The Gulf oil spill comes in the context of a series of events that have highlighted two distinct and competing visions of the role of business and federal government in the United States. But to me, the question of whether government is too big or too small is irrelevant. The question is whether it does its job. Continue Reading
The founders of our country wrote the Constitution to severely limit the power of the federal government. It is the rule book for the government, not the citizens. It tells the government what it can and cannot do. Over time power has concentrated in the federal government to where we are on the brink of tyranny. Continue Reading
Like the rest of the nation, New Mexico is currently suffering from a severe economic malaise. To make matters worse, we now face the prospect of an increased regulatory burden that would be difficult to support even in the best of times. Continue Reading
Another potential 2012 presidential candidate is contributing money to Republican Susana Martinez’s gubernatorial campaign. Continue Reading
I encourage the Obama Administration to examine the various obstacles that are impeding effective conservation partnerships, especially with the private sector, and help remove them so that we can all work together to address the critical challenges confronting our public lands. Continue Reading
Potential 2012 GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney jumped into New Mexico politics today by announcing that his political committee is giving campaign contributions to his party’s gubernatorial nominee, Susana Martinez, and two congressional candidates. Continue Reading
Tom Mullins won the 3rd Congressional District GOP primary today, and it was no surprise that Steve Pearce won the GOP 2nd Congressional District primary. Continue Reading
Enough of the statewide vote is counted to pick up trends, so here’s a brief update on who’s ahead in the top races. Continue Reading
From both sides of the aisle and all parts of the country, veterans are speaking out in support of clean energy legislation – not because of environmental reasons, but because our dependence on foreign energy and continued climate change pose a threat to our national security. Continue Reading
While George W. Bush was president, the amount of money Republican gubernatorial candidate Allen Weh’s aviation business made from contracts with the federal government skyrocketed. Weh was a political friend to Bush who contributed money to his 2000 and 2004 campaigns and provided other help. Continue Reading
CBS News reports that there are 237 millionaires in Congress. That’s 44 percent of our Federal lawmakers. Millionaires represent only 1 percent of the general population. We need more candidates who can campaign effectively on a limited budget. Continue Reading
Sarah Palin’s endorsement of Susana Martinez in the GOP gubernatorial primary race has received a lot of attention, but a $2,500 contribution from U.S. Sen. John McCain’s political committee to Allen Weh, one of Martinez’s opponents, has gone largely unnoticed – until now. Weh never announced the March 26 contribution, and he isn’t talking about it now. Continue Reading
The U.S. House has overwhelmingly approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Harry Teague, D-N.M., that would encourage states to collect DNA from people arrested for felony crimes so it can be checked against DNA gathered from unsolved crimes. Continue Reading
The U.S. House is expected to vote today on legislation from Rep. Harry Teague, D-N.M., that would encourage states to collect DNA from people arrested for felony crimes so it can be checked against DNA gathered from unsolved crimes. Continue Reading
The majority of those who voted in last week’s non-scientific poll on this site said Adam Kokesh defeat Tom Mullins to win the Republican nomination in the 3rd Congressional District race. Continue Reading