By Congressman Mac Thornberry
There is a lot of frustration and disappointment with Washington these days. Americans want lawmakers to focus on the essentials -- an economy creating new jobs and high living standards and national security to protect us from a variety of threats.
Instead this Democratic Congress has pushed a government takeover of health care a failed stimulus package and other misguided legislation like Cash for Caulkers.
Our country faces serious problems -- mounting government debt wide open borders and threats from dangerous and elusive enemies.
Many Americans feel that the current leadership doesnt have a competent plan to deal with these problems and others. Thankfully more people are engaged in the national debate today than any other time most of us can remember. They have spoken out time and again against the current agenda Washington just hasnt been listening.
In an effort to let the American peoples voices be heard a group of House Republicans are advocating for a new way of doing business in Washington where the priorities of the American people become the priorities of the people they hired to represent them.
We want to hear what you think should be a part of the new policy agenda. Whether its on the economy spending values national security or another topic we are asking Americans to speak out and help us build an agenda that reflects your priorities.
A key part of this effort is a new online forum
AmericaSpeakingOut.com where you can participate in a conversation about how to build a new agenda. Using social media tools you are able to give us your best ideas promote your priorities debate ideas posted by others and share your conversations with others via Facebook and Twitter.
Our goal is to create an agenda that includes positive solutions that can transcend politics. This agenda should address some of our most pressing national challenges without hiding behind the Washington excuse that some problems-- like increasing our energy supplies or simplifying the tax code -- are just too big or too complicated to solve.
I hope that you will visit
AmericaSpeakingOut.com and play a part in changing the policy and practices of Washington. Theres no better time than now to do just that.
Click on the links below to read more … America Speaking Out
My Thoughts On Governments Role
Federal Spending You Cut
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In Case You Missed It: Thornberry Speaking About Congress Failure to Enact a Budget on House Floor
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At at time when spending deficits and debt are out of control Congress has failed to pass a budget. Click the video to hear more of Macs thoughts. Click here to listen to Macs speech...
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Youre Invited To Upcoming Conversations With Mac
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As you know our country is facing some important challenges. Whether it is about jobs health care national security or even Social Security I can do a better job of representing you in Congress if you let me know what you think and what matters to you. Soon Ill be in your area to have a conversation about the issues facing us. I hope you will join me. Click here to see the dates and locations.
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