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Peace Corps volunteers are America's angels abroad. They deserve more protection
America’s Peace Corps volunteers are our angels abroad. They make unimaginable sacrifices, giving up years of their life to help people they have never meet. As they journey out into the far reaches of the world, they are driven by a selfless commitment to a greater good, even if this requires some risk. In return, the Peace Corps should have their back if they are harmed. Tragically, this is not always the case.
Whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting
Mark Twain is believed to have once said, “whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting.” He may have been on to something. Historically, water has been at the center of much of this world’s conflict and suffering. Here in the United States, it’s hard for many of us to imagine a life without access to clean water, because when we turn on the tap, clean water flows out – it’s that easy. However, for more than 800 million people around the world, accessing clean water is a dangerous daily struggle.
It’s time to restore the integrity of the ADA
Last year, Jerry’s Artarama Art Supplies in West Palm Beach, Florida was sued for a toilet paper dispenser that was not situated at the correct height. In 2016, a popular Colorado restaurant was forced to close its doors after a person from Florida sued the restaurant for its incorrect positioning of urinals in the men’s restroom.
America can and should help the cause of freedom in Iran
Cracks are forming in the iron grip of the Iranian regime. The latest wave of protests sweeping Iran demonstrates yet again that dictatorial regimes are inherently doomed because they lack the enduring consent of the people they rule. Yet just as our forefathers required foreign assistance to finally shed the chains of tyranny, we too must stand with the Iranian people as they defy their oppressors.
An unlikely bipartisan solution on energy and taxes
It’s no secret that our tax system is outdated, overly complicated, and full of loopholes, and anyone in Washington can tell you that tax reform – especially bipartisan tax reform – isn’t easy. But we – a progressive Democrat from Delaware and a conservative Republican from Texas - believe that we can work together on common sense tax reforms, and we’ve found an unlikely place to start: the energy sector.
Moving forward, not back: The U.S.- Cuba relationship
In the coming weeks, President Trump is expected to announce the White House’s intentions to roll back our nation’s policies on Cuba. The details of what changes will be made are not known, but the potential economic impact could be significant: a $6.6 billion hit. That’s meaningful to American companies who have begun to make investments and to American workers and farmers supporting exports to a reopened market. It’s time to move forward after nearly six decades of failed policy with Cuba.
Rep. Poe: We cannot give government keys to the backdoor to every Smartphone in America
"There's already a door on that iPhone. We are asking Apple to take the vicious guard dog away and let us pick the lock,” said FBI Director Comey in his recent testimony before the Judiciary Committee. What would happen if the government mandated that we take away all the guard dogs in a neighborhoods and leave our homes vulnerable for others to ‘pick the lock’ and gain access to our homes? As a former judge I have a problem with that premise.
North Korea is a greater threat to our national security today than it was in 1988
South Korean intelligence officials reported recently that North Korea is preparing for a new nuclear test. If true, it would mark Pyongyang’s third nuclear detonation since 2007, when it agreed to end its nuclear program during the Six-Party Talks. In return for this commitment, the United States removed Pyongyang from the state sponsors of terrorism list. Since then, North Korea has torn up the agreement and resumed its reckless nuclear activities.
Your emails, photos and more deserve Fourth Amendment protections, too
In an era of constant political gamesmanship and gridlock, getting things done in Congress is never easy. That was never clearer than the last Congress’ failure to pass long overdue reforms to an antiquated that today threatens the very thing it was intended to protect – the privacy of Americans’ digital communications and records.
U.S. and Korea: Forging a Forward-Looking, Global Partnership | Commentary
The strength of the friendship between the United States and the South Korea today was forged under fire and toughened by more than six decades of facing down mutual security threats and working together to improve the everyday lives of our citizens. Today, our countries stand together as trading partners, allies and friends. The origins of our friendship could not be more significant.
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