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April 11
Highlighted Blogs

Euphemisms in the Immigration Debate - In addition to the many euphemisms that virtually everybody accepts, the political left has its own set associated with political correctness, while the political right has its own set linked to patriotic correctness. Euphemisms serve as signals of political-tribal membership and as a means to convince ambivalent voters to support one policy. Violating the other political tribe's euphemisms can even help a candidate get elected President. This post explores why people use euphemisms in the immigration debate and whether that effort is worthwhile.

Pfluger Leads Dozens of Lawmakers in Letter to EPA: Methane Fee is Unworkable - House Energy Action Team Chairman August Pfluger led 55 House Republicans in sending a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan urging the EPA to revise implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act's so-called methane fee. In the letter, House Republicans said "The EPA's proposed rules blatantly violate Congressional intent and create an unworkable regulatory structure for oil & gas producers." The letter underscores the need for regulatory compliance exemptions for oil and gas facilities complying with specific requirements, urging the EPA to narrow the definition of compliance and promptly grant exemptions.

Rep. Tony Gonzales Introduces Legislation in Support of Taiwan - U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales, a member of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, introduced legislation that would require the U.S. Department of the Treasury to cease the U.S.-China Tax Treaty within 30 days of a Presidential determination that China has launched an armed attack on Taiwan. “Ensuring the safety and security of our partners in the Indo-Pacific region is essential to our nation’s economic and national security endeavors. This legislation sends a clear message to the Chinese Communist Party—if you invade Taiwan, severe consequences will follow,” said Rep. Tony Gonzales.

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ID and Tax

"ID and Tax" is a system where unauthorized immigrants would be issued tamper-proof IDs, would be taxed at the same or a higher rate than American citizens, and would be required to work for employers who deduct and match taxes. Find out more about the problems we face and the solutions.
Additional Blog Posts
 

Cornyn Blasts Dems’ Judicial Intimidation Campaign

 

Sens. Cruz, Scott, Colleagues Demand Transparency from Biden Administration Following Release of Additional Iran Sanction Waivers

 

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Helps Secure $500,000 Grant for McAllen Transit-Oriented Development

 

Biden Has No Plan to Reduce Inflation

 

Rep. Tony Gonzales Joins Rep. Tom Emmer in Defending the Rights of Law-Abiding Gun Owners

 

Bipartisan Congressional Delegation on Counterterrorism

 

The Totally Epic Total Eclipse in Texas
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