The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) yesterday announced proposed updates to federal line speed regulations in poultry and pork establishments operating under modern inspection systems. These updates reflect years of data and experience, and are designed to lower costs for American families, reduce outdated regulatory barriers for processors, and support a more efficient and resilient food supply.
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Marco Rubio: Munich Security Conference
By David Arnett
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, at the recent Munich Security Conference, articulated a clear and concise defense of and future path for Western Civilization, while Democrats face-planted. Proving why the party may never win a national election again, Bitter Clinton, Vacuous Newsom, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC, pronounced: “Achoo”) demonstrated obvious ignorance – repeatedly drawing laughter on stupid.
The following is a transcript of Secretary Rubio’s speech, acclaimed worldwide.
Continue readingFirst Lady Embraces US Armed Forces
By David Arnett
First Lady Melania Trump Friday shared a nostalgia-filled message about the role love letters have played in America’s military community in her remarks to military families and service members at Pope Army Airfield and Fort Bragg in North Carolina.
Mrs. Trump said, “Love letters have symbolized the union of patriotism and family devotion among our soldiers for 250 years. The harmony of love of country and love of family is what makes us uniquely American. It is this very balance which strengthens our military and builds our communities.”
Continue readingCCDBG: Proven Program Worth Protecting
By Jessica Garvin
Opinion: As a mother, my children will always be my top priority. Like parents across this country, I want them to grow up safe, healthy, and have all the tools to succeed. But years as both a parent and a business owner solidified one thing for me: good intentions alone don’t get families across the finish line. Raising children takes more than love, it takes real, practical support that helps parents work, provide, and plan for the future.
For more than three decades, the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) has helped families meet that need. Signed into law by Republican President George H.W. Bush in 1990, CCDBG has helped make safe, reliable child care more affordable, giving parents peace of mind as they work to earn a living and provide for their loved ones.
Continue readingSecuring Critical Water Resources
By David Arnett
In a Tuesday afternoon, the Secretaries of State and Agriculture celebrated a new commitment between the United States and Mexico that strengthens implementation of the 1944 Water Treaty, providing greater certainty for farmers, ranchers, and producers in South Texas who rely on consistent water deliveries from the Rio Grande.
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