Controversy surrounding illegal immigration has been topping recent news headlines, as thousands of people continue to pour across our borders unlawfully each year.  This is of particular concern to me, as Georgia is home to more illegals – nearly 450,000 – than the state of Arizona.  One aspect of the immigration debate on which lawmakers can all agree is that our current system is broken and in dire need of reform.  But surprisingly, the latest disconnect centers around what should be a very simple question – does being born in the United States automatically constitute citizenship?  For decades, the statue defining citizenship has been a point of contention.  It is long past time to clear up the ambiguity.

With every passing day, another one of President Obama’s health care promises bites the dust. The more this $2.6 trillion health law is exposed for what it is – a massive big government expansion into people’s lives – the more clear it is that we need to repeal two of the central pillars holding up ObamaCare: the job-killing employer mandate and the unconstitutional, federal individual mandate.

One of the most underreported stories of the recent global financial meltdown was the role played in the crisis by housing giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and their subsequent and continued government bailout.

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Some of the nation's top political commentators, legislators and intellectuals offer insight into the biggest questions burning up the blogosphere today.



Today's question:

Is Sen. Murkowski's defeat in Alaska's Senate GOP primary good news for Republicans or Democrats?

This evening, President Obama delivered an address to mark the end of America’s combat mission in Iraq. The Obama administration and the Democratic Congress pledged to end the war in Iraq, and this month’s completion of the responsible redeployment of American combat troops demonstrates that that pledge is being kept.

Our troops and security forces have done everything that has been asked of them in Iraq, and their heroism has given the Iraqi people a chance to determine their own future as they build and defend the young democracy they now own. 

Good evening.  Tonight, I’d like to talk to you about the end of our combat mission in Iraq, the ongoing security challenges we face, and the need to rebuild our nation here at home. I know this historic moment comes at a time of great uncertainty for many Americans.  We’ve now been through nearly a decade of war.  We’ve endured a long and painful recession.  And sometimes in the midst of these storms, the future that we’re trying to build for our nation -- a future of lasting peace and long-term prosperity -- may seem beyond our reach. Read more...

House Republican Leader John Boehner marked the 92nd American Legion National Convention with today's speech in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Thank you for that introduction, Commander Hill. The American Legion made a great choice by electing an Ohioan to serve as national commander.

Thank you for having me - it is always an honor to be among those who wear and have worn our nation’s uniform.

As some of you may know, the president tonight is expected to declare the end of United States combat operations in Iraq. As the senator from a state that has carried a very heavy burden in this war, I think we can all say this is very welcome news. This is a time to be grateful for the incredible sacrifices the men and women in the armed forces have made, are making, and will continue to make on our behalf in the struggle against terrorism.