Gary Palmer: “It has had a negative impact on the ability to grow the economy.”

They are small business owners, farmers, parents, veterans, and neighbors who get up every day and do the right thing for their families and their communities. That is who I work for. That is who this has always been about.

Once again, it is as though we are debating two different bills. I have no idea where industry comes into this. This is about protecting forests. It is about promoting wildlife. It is about reducing emissions by prescribed burns. If my…

Congress has a role in governing the country.

I rise to congratulate Second Lieutenant Caroline Robinson on her graduation from the United States Military Academy at West Point. A little over 4 years ago, I had the honor of nominating Caroline to West Point when she was a student at…