
Ron DeSantis, Trey Radel and Ted Yoho Make Noise as Freshmen in Congress
Americans Think Unvaccinated Children Will Cause Health Problems for Others
Many children across the country headed back to school this week, and vaccinations are just one part of the back-to-school check list. Most Americans report their children are up-to-date on their vaccinations, but a new poll shows more than half of Americans have concerns about the safety of vaccinations.
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Ileana Ros-Lehtinen: Failure to Act on Syria a 'Green Light' for Iran
U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., the chairwoman of the House Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, weighed in on Wednesday about the Obama administrations plans to attack Syria. Unlike several of her Republican colleagues from the Sunshine State, Ros-Lehtinen is open to backing military action, arguing that failure to act could encourage Americas enemies, including Iran.
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Allen West: Obama Hasn't 'Earned Anyone's Respect'
Former U.S. Rep. Allen West, a favorite of the tea party who has opened the door to a political comeback in 2016, ripped President Barack Obamas leadership on Wednesday.
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Dan Webster 'Strongly Opposed' to Attacking Syria
U.S. Rep. Dan Webster, R-Fla., said on Wednesday he is strongly opposed to attacking Syria.
"I am pleased that the president has agreed to fulfill his responsibility to consult with Congress before intervening militarily in Syria, Webster said. While I will seriously consider the information delivered in upcoming classified briefings, at this point I am strongly opposed to military intervention in Syria."
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Clowning Around With Pay
Ron DeSantis Opposes Attack on Syria
After listening to testimony from U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, and Gen. Martin Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, this week, U.S. Rep.Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., announced on Wednesday he would oppose military action against Syria. DeSantis sits on the Foreign Affairs Committee.
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Vern Buchanan Opposes Military Action in Syria
On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., announced he would not support resolutions authorizing military action against the Syrian government.
With no direct threat to the United States and no discernible military objective, I cannot support committing American military might to a civil war in the Middle East where the lines are blurred between friend and foe, Buchanan said. The case has not been made for why U.S. involvement is vital to our national security.
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Serious About Syria?
Why are we even talking about taking military action in Syria? What is that military action supposed to accomplish? And what is the probability that it will in fact accomplish whatever that unknown goal might be?
Fix Renewable Fuel Standard
Americas small businesses have seen the number of demands placed upon us by regulators at every level of government grow at a rate limited only by ability of various taxing agencies to take our money and turn it against us.