McClaughry: Thomas Jefferson and public debt
For Jefferson, deficit spending was simply and unarguably immoral. Government debt would, he believed, lead us into an “English career of debt, corruption and rottenness, closing with revolution.”
Biden visits New Hampshire to promote $1 trillion infrastructure law
President Joe Biden visited New Hampshire on Tuesday to tout the newly signed $1 trillion infrastructure plan, saying it will improve the lives of tens of millions of working-class Americans while fixing roads, bridges and expanding internet access.
Tom Licata: Progressivism and constitutionalism are irreconcilable
Freedom is at risk, as progressivism and constitutionalism are irreconcilable. And herein lies our House Divided — and America’s existential choice.
Governor Phil Scott orders ‘Universal Booster Program’
Governor Phil Scott today directed the Agency of Human Services to implement a Universal Booster Program for COVID-19 vaccinations and is strongly encouraging every Vermonter over the age of 18 to get a booster.
New Hampshire panel says vaccine mandate will hurt economy
The Biden administration’s vaccine mandates for private employers, health care workers, and federal contracts will exacerbate New Hampshire’s workforce shortage and supply chain issues, according to a new report by a legislative committee.
Biden loses legal battle, COVID confidence as vaccine mandate stalls
A Washington Post-ABC News poll released Monday showed that Americans have lost enthusiasm for Biden’s COVID-19 response. The poll found that only 47% of Americans approve of Biden’s handling of the pandemic while 49% disapprove. That’s a change from 62% approval.
Parent activists warn that fight for education far from over
Parent activists, school board members, and a congressman gathered Monday in Washington to remind Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Justice Department that the fight for education is only just beginning.
Lawsuits challenging Biden’s vaccine mandates mount, likely heading to U.S. Supreme Court
But lawsuits filed by 27 states over the private sector mandate is setting the stage for the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in because they were filed directly in five federal courts of appeals.
Patrick Leahy, Vermont senator since 1975, announces retirement
Vermont Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy announced his retirement Monday morning in his home state. Leahy, 81, was first elected in 1975 and is in his eighth term. He is the president pro tempore of the Senate.
McClaughry: Rethinking the climate ‘crisis’
News media has delivered a continual tsunami of alarming reports: “Climate change is already ravaging the world,” “climate change-induced disasters,” “climate crisis,” “climate emergency.” Could we calm down a minute and get a grip on this subject?
Poll: Almost half of Americans say Biden has accomplished ‘little or nothing’
Of the 1,001 adults polled, 63% thought Biden had achieved “not very much” or “little or nothing” thus far, with 45% answering the latter. The figure is far greater than that of former Presidents Donald Trump, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton at similar points in their presidencies.
Keelan: The ‘unifier’ Biden has not been unifying
For starters, the bedrock premise of the Biden administration was to unite the country as well as our allies. Unfortunately, we are now a more divided country, and our allies are even more suspicious of our support.