Reliable broadband is a necessity for all Americans

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This story originally appeared in the Washington Times. High-speed broadband is a critical part of today’s modern economy, no matter where you live. Whether it’s a patient seeking telehealth services, a student accessing online resources for homework, a farmer who wants to use analytics software to improve their operation, or a small business that simply wants to share its product with…

A secure border would save lives

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This story originally appeared in The Hill. In 2021, life expectancy in the United States sadly dropped to its lowest levels in two decades, largely driven by the spread of illicit, opioid drugs, which killed more than 80,000 Americans (and more than 1,700 Georgians) last year. That same year, federal authorities seized more than 20 million…

Want energy independence? Think nuclear.

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This story originally appeared in the Washington Times. Experts predict that it will cost American families more money to heat their homes this winter than any time in the last 15 years. Since his inauguration, President Biden’s war on domestic energy has been a key driver of the inflation that’s still sending shockwaves across our economy. In the past twelve months, over a third of…

Let's get America back on track

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When polled recently, 79 percent of Americans said they believed our country is headed in the wrong direction. They’re right. Under Democrats’ one-party rule, the past two years have been punctuated by a seemingly endless stream of wasteful, big-government spending that’s sent our economy straight into a recession. Workers have seen their take-home pay shrink amidst the combination…

Democrats' union fixation harms workers

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There are as many versions of the American Dream as there are Americans willing to dream them. As such, our labor laws should empower the nation's workers to chart their own course to prosperity, not bind them into restrictive, one-size-fits-all arrangements which reduce their options and limit their potential. Unfortunately, Washington Democrats are fixated on dragging us back to an…

Radical proposals will skyrocket health care costs and hamstring private sector innovation

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Washington Times https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/mar/15/radical-proposals-will-skyrocket-health-care-costs/ At a time when prices for everything continue to surge, the last thing Americans need is to break the bank when receiving the health care and medications they need. Sadly, this isn’t a new issue. Americans have long been demanding answers as to why health care costs and…

China needs tough action from US

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Statesboro Herald By: Rep. Rick Allen With the Beijing Winter Olympics underway, you may notice that there is no official U.S. government delegation. This is intentional, and sends a message that America will not tolerate China’s history of human rights abuses. Even our U.S. Olympic athletes are being surveilled while in Beijing. Our athletes deserve to enjoy this experience that…

Celebrating our district's diverse and successful schools

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Tags: Education

Augusta Chronicle https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/opinion/2022/01/30/richmond-and-bulloch-county-schools-offer-specializations-kids/9237026002/ As a father of four and grandfather of 14, it’s such a joy to watch children develop their personalities, with their own unique skills and interests. I know firsthand that what works best for one child may not work for another. That is…

Rep. Allen reviews his year in Congress

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The Augusta Press https://www.theaugustapress.com/rep-allen-reviews-his-year-in-congress/ Serving Georgia’s 12th District is one of the greatest honors of my life. This year, my office has been busy working for you, whether it’s solving issues with federal agencies, championing legislation to benefit our communities, or holding the Biden Administration accountable. First, I want…

Allen: Answers, accountability in Afghanistan withdrawal wanted on 9/11 anniversary

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Augusta Chronicle https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/2021/09/11/congressman-rick-allen-wants-answers-afghanistan-9-11-anniversary/8293100002/ Twenty years ago, on September 11, 2001, evil breached our shores when terrorists hijacked four planes and carried out suicide attacks against our nation. We will never forget the passengers aboard these fatal flights and…

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