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Jim Fossel: State of the Union still divided

The difference now is that Democrats control the House.

Great nations do not quit before they prevail – our enemies certainly won’t.

by Jim Fossel January 27, 2019January 25, 2019

Disrupting the nation to win a policy debate is no way to run government.

by Sen. Susan Collins Special to the Telegram January 27, 2019January 25, 2019

Shutdowns are never justified no matter who controls Congress or the White House.

by LISA MARIE PANE Associated Press January 22, 2019January 22, 2019

Two years into a 2nd Amendment-friendly presidency, and a Senate led by Republicans, the ‘Trump slump’ means falling sales and complacency.

by Jennifer Rubin the washington post January 22, 2019January 22, 2019

Because the president is entirely incapable of behaving honorably, Congress must act independently.

Americans elected him with the expectation that he’d follow through, and members of Congress should honor their constituents’ wishes.

The standard deduction has roughly doubled, and those with dependent children and those who itemize deductions will see differences.

They protest in Augusta as part of the Hands Around the Capitol march, marking the 46th year since passage of Roe v. Wade.

by Tim Scott Special to The Washington Post January 12, 2019January 11, 2019

It is the opposite of civility and fairness and will lead only to more pain and suffering.