Opinion

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Masquerading-as-I -- VT) said in a Dec. 13 statement, “I withdrew from consideration by the U.S. Senate my War Powers Resolution after the Biden administration agreed to continue working with my office on ending the war in Yemen. Let me be clear. If we do not reach agreement, I will, along with my colleagues, bring this resolution back for a vote in the near future and do everything possible to end this horrific conflict.”

Promises, promises.

State licensure boards are an important, although often overlooked, component of job opportunity and economic growth.

The boards control access to professions. If operated appropriately, they provide consumer protection while allowing the most qualified people possible to enter a profession, which increases competition and keeps prices down for consumers.

But there’s reason to worry. Oklahoma’s licensure boards have inherent flaws that not only stymie healthy industry competition, but also could be found illegal.

Thanksgiving is much more than a big meal with family and friends. It's a time to reflect on, and be thankful for, all of the good things you have.

It’s important to be grateful, not just on Thanksgiving, but each and every day. Rather than lamenting what you feel is lacking in your life, begin each new day by developing an attitude of gratitude.

With the stock market down nearly 20 percent year-to-date in 2022, investors are paying close attention to the financial performance of their portfolios: seeking to protect 401Ks, looking for safe havens and trusting that their fiduciary asset managers are making the right decisions with ever-shrinking nest eggs.

The last thing any investor would want now is for asset managers to be investing in companies for any reason other than to maximize financial return.

Reports are pointing to an 8.9 percent raise for Social Security recipients. While it won’t feel like enough, it may buy you a few groceries or some gasoline. This is a big maybe on the gasoline as California reports prices of over $8 per gallon. 

Some of our government leadership is crying because Saudi Arabia is cutting its oil production by 2 million barrels a day. This means less oil for everyone in the grand oil supply pool.

There is an old saying about never meeting your heroes for fear of being let down.

I am sure there are many examples in which people can point to which would demonstrate this.

I have been fortunate to be able to not only meet many of the individuals who I have looked up to as a young man and tried to emulate with my career, but to also develop friendships with many of them.

Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with such a person who inspired me to public service and thank him. He is a hero who has never disappointed.

An exciting movement is under way in our nation. It is in accordance with former Sen. Tom Coburn’s final instructions to our nation, recorded in his last published book.

Sen. Mike Braun, (R-IN), is taking a leadership role to see that the Convention of States effort, that Sen. Coburn devoted so much time and energy to after he left Congress, is supported within Congress.