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Dr. Paul, Sen. Vance Demand Answers Following OMB Data Bringing Price Tag of Ukraine Aid to More Than $125 Billion
U.S. Senators Rand Paul and JD Vance, along with fifteen colleagues, have demanded answers from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shalanda Young regarding American aid to Ukraine. The lawmakers expressed their concerns after new data revealed that previous OMB totals significantly underestimated the price tag of Ukraine aid.According to a statement released by the lawmakers, they had estimated US spending in connection with the Ukraine conflict to be at least $114 billion in January 2023. This estimate was higher than the figures provided by OMB in...
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Sens. Paul, Cruz, McConnell, Graham Criticize Senate Democrats’ Interference in Oil and Gas Mergers
U.S. Senator Rand Paul, along with Senators Ted Cruz, Mitch McConnell, Lindsey Graham, and 34 other Senate Republicans, have condemned Senate Democrats for their alleged political meddling in oil and gas mergers. The group of Republican senators sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging for a fair and unbiased review of recent oil and gas industry mergers, following what they perceive as misleading and false allegations made by Senate Democrats.In the letter addressed to FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan, the GOP senators emphasized the importance of conducting...
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Sens. Paul, Cruz, McConnell, Graham Blast Senate Democrats’ Political Meddling in Oil and Gas Mergers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A group of Senate Republicans, including Senators Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, Mitch McConnell, and Lindsey Graham, have criticized Senate Democrats for their interference in oil and gas mergers, accusing them of political meddling. The Republican senators, along with 34 others, have raised concerns about the Democrats' actions regarding the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) review of oil and gas industry mergers.In a letter addressed to FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan, the GOP senators emphasized the importance of conducting a fair and unbiased review based on facts...
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Dr. Rand Paul's 2024 March Earmark Madness Tournament Highlights Fiscal Irresponsibility
Senator Rand Paul recently initiated the 2024 March Earmark Madness Tournament, aiming to shed light on fiscal irresponsibility, promote transparency, and emphasize accountability in congressional spending. The bracket-style competition unveiled some of the most extravagant expenditures from different sectors, serving as stark reminders of the urgent need to balance the nation's budget.The tournament, as described by Senator Rand Paul, is a platform to showcase wasteful spending and bring attention to the importance of fiscal discipline. The event underscores the critical...
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Dr. Rand Paul’s 2024 March Earmark Madness Tournament Highlights Wasteful Spending
Dr. Rand Paul’s 2024 March Earmark Madness Tournament Highlights Wasteful SpendingSenator Rand Paul recently initiated the 2024 March Earmark Madness Tournament, aiming to bring attention to fiscal irresponsibility in congressional spending. The tournament, designed to promote transparency and accountability, featured a bracket-style competition that showcased some of the most wasteful expenditures across various sectors.The initiative was described as an effort to emphasize the importance of balancing the country's budget and to shed light on questionable spending...
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Dr. Rand Paul's 2024 March Earmark Madness Tournament Promotes Fiscal Responsibility
Dr. Rand Paul recently initiated the 2024 March Earmark Madness Tournament with the aim to highlight fiscal irresponsibility and advocate for transparency and accountability in congressional spending. The tournament, structured in a bracket-style competition, unveiled some of the most extravagant expenditures across different sectors, serving as stark reminders of the crucial need to balance the country's budget.The event emphasized the significance of prudent financial management and the elimination of unnecessary expenses. As Dr. Rand Paul stated, "This bracket-style...
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Dr. Rand Paul Calls Out Uniparty Spending Problem, Files Motion to Refer with Instructions to Cut 5 Percent from Spending Bill
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has raised concerns about the excessive spending habits of both parties in Washington, particularly in relation to a $1.2 trillion spending bill set to pass. Dr. Paul's motion aims to address this issue by proposing a 5 percent cut from the bill, exempting funds for defense and border security.During his Senate floor speech, Dr. Paul highlighted the alarming rate at which the national debt is increasing, stating, "We are spending at such a rate that we add an average of a trillion dollars to the debt every 90 days." He emphasized that the...
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Senator Rand Paul Advocates for Spending Cuts in Senate Floor Speech
Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky made a strong statement on the Senate floor today, criticizing both parties for their excessive spending habits. In response to a $1.2 trillion spending bill on the table, Senator Paul filed a Motion to Refer With Instructions to cut 5 percent from the bill, exempting funds for defense and border security.During his speech, Senator Paul highlighted the alarming rate at which the national debt is increasing, stating, “We are spending at such a rate that we add an average of a trillion dollars to the debt every 90 days.” He emphasized the...
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Dr. Rand Paul Proposes Cutting 5 Percent from Spending Bill to Address National Debt Crisis
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has taken a stand against excessive spending in Washington by calling for a 5 percent reduction in the $1.2 trillion spending bill currently under consideration. Dr. Paul highlighted the urgency of the situation, stating, “We are spending at such a rate that we add an average of a trillion dollars to the debt every 90 days.”During his remarks on the Senate floor, Dr. Paul emphasized the need to address the nation's growing debt crisis, attributing it to the unchecked spending habits of Congress. He warned, “Our nation’s greatest threat comes...
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Dr. Rand Paul Announces 2024 March Earmark Madness Tournament
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has unveiled the lineup for the 2024 March Earmark Madness Tournament, featuring 16 earmarks from the $1.2 trillion spending bill under consideration by Congress. The tournament, dubbed the "Shameful 16," highlights extravagant uses of taxpayers' money for individual Senators' pet projects.Among the earmarks are allocations such as "$2M to the University of Maine for the construction of a kelp and shellfish nursery" and "$1.7M for wind energy workforce education and training in New York." These earmarks have come...
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Dr. Rand Paul Announces 2024 March Earmark Madness Tournament
U.S. Senator Rand Paul has unveiled the 2024 March Earmark Madness Tournament, featuring 16 earmarks from the $1.2 trillion spending bill currently under consideration in Congress. These earmarks, dubbed the "Shameful 16," represent individual Senators' pet projects funded by taxpayers' dollars.Among the controversial earmarks are allocations such as "$2M to the University of Maine for the construction of a kelp and shellfish nursery" and "$1M granted to SAGE, an elderly LGBTQ+ advocacy group in New York for 'cultural competency' training for medical staff."The...
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Dr. Rand Paul Announces 2024 March Earmark Madness Tournament
U.S. Senator Rand Paul has unveiled the 2024 March Earmark Madness Tournament, featuring 16 controversial earmarks from the $1.2 trillion spending bill under consideration by Congress. Referred to as the "Shameful 16," these earmarks allocate taxpayers' money to various projects, sparking debate and scrutiny.Among the highlighted earmarks are allocations such as $2 million for a kelp and shellfish nursery at the University of Maine, $388,000 to Columbia University in New York, and $1.5 million for Game On New York to boost the gaming industry. Senator Paul's tournament...
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Dr. Rand Paul Announces 2024 March Earmark Madness Tournament
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has unveiled the 2024 March Earmark Madness Tournament, featuring 16 earmarks from the $1.2 trillion spending bill under consideration in Congress. Senator Paul's selection of the "Shameful 16," which represent questionable use of taxpayer funds, includes a diverse range of projects across different states.Among the earmarks are allocations such as "$2M to the University of Maine for the construction of a kelp and shellfish nursery" and "$388K to Columbia University in New York, a private university with a $13.6 billion endowment." These...
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Dr. Paul and Rep. McGarvey to Reintroduce Justice for Breonna Taylor Act
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and Congressman Morgan McGarvey (D-KY-03) are set to reintroduce the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, respectively. The bill aims to prohibit no-knock warrants, a practice that allows law enforcement to enter a home without announcing their authority or purpose.Dr. Paul expressed his support for the bill, stating, “It’s long past time to get rid of no-knock warrants. This bill will effectively end no-knock raids in the United States, and I’m pleased to work with Rep. McGarvey and Sen. Booker on...
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Dr. Paul and Rep. McGarvey to Reintroduce Justice for Breonna Taylor Act
U.S. Senator Rand Paul and Congressman Morgan McGarvey are set to reintroduce the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act, a bill aimed at prohibiting no-knock warrants in the United States. Senator Cory Booker is an original cosponsor of the Senate version of the legislation.Dr. Paul expressed his support for the bill, stating, “It’s long past time to get rid of no-knock warrants. This bill will effectively end no-knock raids in the United States, and I’m pleased to work with Rep. McGarvey and Sen. Booker on this important legislation.”Rep. McGarvey emphasized the importance of...
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Dr. Paul and Rep. McGarvey to Reintroduce Justice for Breonna Taylor Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a joint effort, U.S. Senator Rand Paul and Congressman Morgan McGarvey are set to reintroduce the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act in both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives, respectively. The legislation aims to prohibit the use of no-knock warrants by law enforcement agencies, a practice that has come under scrutiny following the tragic death of Breonna Taylor.Dr. Paul expressed his commitment to the cause, stating, “It’s long past time to get rid of no-knock warrants. This bill will effectively end no-knock raids in the United States,...
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Dr. Paul and Rep. McGarvey to Reintroduce Justice for Breonna Taylor Act
U.S. Senator Rand Paul is set to reintroduce the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act in the Senate, with Congressman Morgan McGarvey introducing the House version of the bill. The legislation aims to prohibit no-knock warrants, a practice that allows law enforcement officials to enter a home without announcing their authority or purpose.Dr. Paul expressed his support for the bill, stating, "It’s long past time to get rid of no-knock warrants. This bill will effectively end no-knock raids in the United States." He also highlighted the importance of working with Rep. McGarvey...
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Dr. Paul and Rep. McGarvey Reintroduce Justice for Breonna Taylor Act
U.S. Senator Rand Paul is set to reintroduce the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act in the Senate, with Congressman Morgan McGarvey introducing the House version of the bill. The legislation aims to prohibit no-knock warrants, a practice that allows law enforcement officials to forcibly enter a home without prior announcement.Dr. Paul expressed his stance on the bill, stating, “It’s long past time to get rid of no-knock warrants. This bill will effectively end no-knock raids in the United States, and I’m pleased to work with Rep. McGarvey and Sen. Booker on this important...
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Dr. Rand Paul Sounds Alarm on 6,000+ Earmark Spending Bill
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) raised concerns about a $468 billion spending bill filled with over 6,000 earmarks, as reported by Senator Rand Paul's official website. Dr. Paul highlighted some of the earmarks included in the bill, such as funding for projects like a waterfront walkway in New Jersey and a Thanksgiving Parade float maker's new headquarters in Detroit.Dr. Paul expressed his dismay on the Senate floor, stating, "These are only ten of the over 6,000 wasteful earmarks included in the minibus… But these are my terrible ten, and there...
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Dr. Rand Paul Sounds Alarm on 6,000+ Earmark Spending Bill
U.S. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky has raised concerns about a $468 billion spending bill containing over 6,000 earmarks currently under consideration in the Senate. Dr. Paul highlighted some of the earmarks, including allocations such as $4 million for a waterfront walkway in New Jersey and $1.75 million for the Met in New York City.In a passionate address on the Senate floor, Dr. Paul emphasized the detrimental impact of such earmarks, stating, "It gets worse. It’s leading to generalized inflation... This bill is an insult to the American people." He expressed his...