John F. Kennedy Could School Legislators

John F. Kennedy Could School Legislators

Sixty years, ten months, and 26 days ago, then-Senator John F. Kennedy, offered this path to Legislative statesmenship.  He spoke during a Loyola College Alumni Banquet in Baltimore, MD, on February 18, 1958. There is wisdom in his 35 words that applies today....
What Would Jefferson Think of the Government Shutdown?

What Would Jefferson Think of the Government Shutdown?

An award-winning political journalist, Micek is the Opinion Editor and Political Columnist for PennLive/The Patriot-News in Harrisburg, PA. It was a perfect post-Christmas day, as I watched tourists move in concentric circles around the Jefferson Memorial at the far...
Legislation Passes to Make the House Govern Effectively

Legislation Passes to Make the House Govern Effectively

On Thursday, January 3, 2019, the House of Representatives passed legislation that will fundamentally change the way the House operates.  The rules package will ensure that the House is more effective, fiscally responsible, and working with integrity for the...