we're focusing too much energy on the symptom rather than the disease: Our real enemy is poverty, not welfare.

People in Eastern Washington should be confident in knowing that the government will not come and seize their property or farm land. Legislation is needed to correct this decision and restore the principle of having limited government involvement.

Maintaining healthy forests is essential to those who make a living from the land and for those of us who use them for recreational purposes.

Everywhere I travel throughout Eastern Washington, I hear from people demanding we do a better job of controlling our borders and reducing illegal immigration.

We need to tap the resource of current and retiring science and math professionals that have both content mastery and the practical experience to serve as effective teachers.

Eastern Washington has experienced a number of deadly forest fires this season, and it is crucial that we have bipartisan legislation that will expedite the research and restoration process.

Well, I'm celebrating the fact that Republicans are doing better with women.