Health Care

I believe a comprehensive, all-of-the-above energy policy is critical to expand energy independence for our nation. This is a matter of both national security and economics; we simply cannot continue to rely on foreign sources of energy to keep our nation running. Read more »

Fundamental tax reform is critical too, so that individuals and families can enjoy a simpler, fairer tax code that promotes overall growth in our economy and keeps American jobs here on our shores. These types of policies are critical for economic recovery. Read more »

I appreciated the opportunity this past week to be in America’s First District meeting with many great folks to discuss the issues that are on their minds. In addition to meetings with individuals each day in my offices in Yorktown, Tappahannock, and Fredericksburg, I was also able to visit various workplaces and businesses in the First District to see firsthand the great work being… Read more »

There’s no better place than here in Virginia to set differences aside, share our love of country, and simply celebrate the U.S.A., our freedom and those who fight for it. Read more »

There is absolutely no doubt in anyone’s mind that our health care system is in need of reform. But the reform our nation undertakes has got to be responsible. The President’s health care overhaul simply will not solve the problem. Instead, it will increase taxes on middle class families and small businesses who are struggling to make ends meet, while at the same time cut funding from Medicare and add over a trillion dollars to our nation’s deficit. Read more »

... no matter what happens, I believe it is critical that folks in Washington work together to pursue common-sense solutions to reform our health care system, including allowing youth up to the age of 26 to stay on their parents’ insurance plans, permitting the sale of insurance across state lines, and ensuring coverage for those with preexisting conditions, among other practical reforms. At the heart of any reform effort must be the goal of reducing the overall cost of health care for folks, while also making sure that medical decisions remain personal, namely, between patients and their doctors. Read more »

As so many of our servicemen and women return from their overseas service, it is vital that the services and resources they require are properly funded. Read more »

Policy that allows government to interfere in the patient-doctor relationship, while also continuing the increases in health care costs, is simply bad policy. Read more »

Like many of you, I have been very frustrated in the last few weeks as Congress has tried to complete its work on extending much needed tax relief for hard working families across this nation. Once again, negotiations were taken to the brink, this time as the deadline approached on the payroll tax holiday, unemployment benefits, and Medicare physician repayments. While the process as a… Read more »

Just as your family makes tough decisions about what purchases are necessary, Congress must also act both decisively and responsibly to address our Nation’s growing deficit. As this week ends, we still await some kind of agreement on a proposed resolution to the upcoming debt ceiling vote. I believe that significant spending reductions have got to be a part of this agreement, and we must avoid tax increases, as higher taxes will not get anyone hired. Read more »