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Dr. Rand Paul Nominates 37 Kentuckians for Service Academies

By Bowling Green Today | Feb 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky has announced his nominations for the 2024 U.S. service academies, selecting 37 individuals from across the state. In a statement released today, Dr. Paul expressed his pride in the nominees and their commitment to serving in the military."A very rewarding aspect of being a United States Senator is the opportunity to nominate young men and women from across the state to attend our nation’s prestigious service academies," said Dr. Paul. "I commend each of these students for their dedication and desire to serve in the United States...

Dr. Rand Paul Speaks Against Foreign Aid Spending Bill on Senate Floor

By Bowling Green Today | Feb 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Rand Paul recently took a stand against the foreign aid spending bill on the Senate floor, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing American interests. During a talking filibuster, Dr. Paul expressed his concerns about the bill, highlighting the significant amount of money being allocated to Ukraine.“This bill gives the finger to American taxpayers. This bill gives the finger to all of America. This bill is Ukraine first, America last,” Dr. Paul stated, underscoring his belief that the focus should be on addressing domestic issues before aiding other...

Dr. Rand Paul Nominates Kentucky Students to U.S. Service Academies for 2024

By Bowling Green Today | Feb 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky has announced the nomination of 37 individuals from across the Commonwealth to the U.S. service academies for the year 2024. In a statement released today, Dr. Paul expressed his pride in the nominees, acknowledging their commitment to serving in the United States military."A very rewarding aspect of being a United States Senator is the opportunity to nominate young men and women from across the state to attend our nation’s prestigious service academies," said Dr. Paul. "I commend each of these students for their dedication and desire to...

Dr. Rand Paul Criticizes Foreign Aid Spending Bill on Senate Floor

By Bowling Green Today | Feb 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Rand Paul made a passionate speech on the Senate floor, expressing his opposition to the foreign aid spending bill. Dr. Paul emphasized the need to prioritize American interests over foreign aid, particularly focusing on the allocation of funds to Ukraine.During his remarks, Dr. Paul criticized the bill for prioritizing Ukraine over America, stating, “This bill gives the finger to American taxpayers. This bill gives the finger to all of America. This bill is Ukraine first, America last.” He stressed the importance of taking care of American problems before...

Dr. Rand Paul Announces 2024 Service Academy Nominations

By Bowling Green Today | Feb 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Rand Paul has announced his nominations for the U.S. service academies, selecting 37 individuals from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. In a statement, Dr. Paul expressed his admiration for the dedication and desire of these young men and women to serve in the United States military.Dr. Paul stated, "A very rewarding aspect of being a United States Senator is the opportunity to nominate young men and women from across the state to attend our nation's prestigious service academies. I commend each of these students for their dedication and desire to serve in...

Dr. Rand Paul Speaks on Senate Floor in Opposition to Foreign Aid Spending Bill

By Bowling Green Today | Feb 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Rand Paul recently took a stand on the Senate floor to voice his opposition to the foreign aid spending bill, emphasizing the need to prioritize American interests over foreign aid. During his remarks, Dr. Paul highlighted his concerns about the allocation of funds and the impact on the American economy.Dr. Paul expressed his strong stance, stating, “This bill gives the finger to American taxpayers. This bill gives the finger to all of America. This bill is Ukraine first, America last.” He stressed the importance of focusing on American problems before...

Dr. Rand Paul Stands Against Foreign Aid Spending Bill, Calls for America First

By Bowling Green Today | Feb 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) took to the Senate floor yesterday to voice his opposition to the foreign aid spending bill. In a passionate speech, Dr. Paul criticized the bill for prioritizing Ukraine over America's own needs.Dr. Paul began his remarks by expressing his concern for the financial well-being of the United States. He stated, "I care about the bankrupting of America. I care about the looting of our Treasury." He argued that sending money to Ukraine not only fails to address America's national security needs but also threatens the country's fiscal solvency....

Dr. Rand Paul Opposes Foreign Aid Spending Bill, Citing Concerns over National Security and Fiscal Solvency

By Bowling Green Today | Feb 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) took to the Senate floor to voice his opposition to the foreign aid spending bill, emphasizing his concerns about America's national security and fiscal solvency. His remarks aimed to shed light on the lack of transparency and the need to prioritize American interests.In his afternoon remarks, Senator Paul highlighted his belief that sending money to Ukraine actually puts America's national security at risk and threatens the country's fiscal stability. He argued, "I think it threatens our vital national security to send...

Dr. Rand Paul Opposes Foreign Aid Spending Bill in Senate Address

By Bowling Green Today | Feb 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) delivered a passionate speech on the Senate floor, expressing his strong opposition to the foreign aid spending bill. Dr. Paul emphasized his concerns about the implications of sending money overseas, particularly to Ukraine, rather than addressing domestic issues closer to home.Dr. Paul highlighted the financial strain on the United States, stating, “I care about the bankrupting of America. I care about the looting of our Treasury.” He expressed his belief that sending aid to Ukraine could endanger national security and fiscal solvency,...

Dr. Rand Paul Opposes Foreign Aid Spending Bill, Puts America First

By Bowling Green Today | Feb 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Rand Paul took a stand against the foreign aid spending bill by delivering remarks on the Senate floor, emphasizing his belief that America should be the priority over other nations. During a talking filibuster, Dr. Paul expressed his concerns about the bill and its implications for American taxpayers.In his final evening remarks, Dr. Paul criticized the bill for prioritizing Ukraine over America, stating, “This bill gives the finger to American taxpayers. This bill is Ukraine first, America last.” He highlighted the unprecedented amount of money being...

Dr. Rand Paul Speaks Out Against Foreign Aid Spending Bill on Senate Floor

By Bowling Green Today | Feb 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) voiced his opposition to the foreign aid spending bill on the Senate floor, emphasizing the need to prioritize America's interests over those of other countries. Dr. Paul's remarks focused on the impact of sending financial aid to Ukraine and the implications for national security and fiscal stability.During his address, Dr. Paul highlighted his concerns regarding the allocation of funds, stating, "I think sending money to Ukraine actually makes our national security more endangered." He questioned the lack of debate on the issue and...

Dr. Rand Paul Speaks Out Against Foreign Aid Spending Bill

By Bowling Green Today | Feb 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Rand Paul took to the Senate floor to express his opposition to the foreign aid spending bill, particularly focusing on aid to Ukraine over domestic priorities. In his remarks, Dr. Paul emphasized his concerns about the impact of sending money to Ukraine on America's national security and fiscal stability.Dr. Paul highlighted the lack of debate surrounding foreign aid spending, stating, "There can be an honest debate over national security...But there never is a debate." He questioned the necessity of sending large sums of money overseas while significant...

Dr. Rand Paul Announces 2024 Service Academy Nominations

By Bowling Green Today | Feb 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky has announced his nominations to the U.S. service academies for the year 2024. In a statement released today, Dr. Paul expressed his pride in selecting 37 individuals from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky for this prestigious opportunity. Dr. Paul commended the nominees for their dedication to serving in the United States military, stating, “I have no doubt the students chosen will proudly represent the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the service academies.”Among the nominees are individuals selected for the U.S. Air Force Academy, the...

Sen. Rand Paul Opposes Foreign Aid Spending Bill, Prioritizes America First

By Bowling Green Today | Feb 13, 2024

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) took to the Senate floor to voice his strong opposition to the foreign aid spending bill. Dr. Paul, known for his focus on protecting America's borders, spoke as part of a talking filibuster to force a debate on the bill.Dr. Paul made several passionate remarks during the filibuster, expressing his concerns about the bill's allocation of funds. He stated, "This bill gives the finger to American taxpayers. This bill gives the finger to all of America. This bill is Ukraine first, America last." He further emphasized the need for the...

Dr. Rand Paul Announces 2024 Service Academy Nominations

By Bowling Green Today | Feb 13, 2024

Dr. Rand Paul, U.S. Senator from Kentucky, has revealed his nominations for the U.S. service academies, selecting 37 individuals from across the state. In a statement released today, Dr. Paul expressed his admiration for the nominees' commitment to serving in the military, stating, "I commend each of these students for their dedication and desire to serve in the United States military." He also expressed confidence that the chosen students will represent Kentucky well in the service academies.The nominations include individuals for the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S....

Dr. Rand Paul Expresses Opposition to Foreign Aid Spending Bill in Senate Address

By Bowling Green Today | Feb 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) delivered a passionate speech on the Senate floor, expressing his opposition to the foreign aid spending bill. Dr. Paul emphasized the importance of prioritizing American interests over foreign aid, particularly in the context of the ongoing debate surrounding Ukraine.In his remarks, Dr. Paul criticized the bill, stating, “This bill gives the finger to American taxpayers. This bill gives the finger to all of America. This bill is Ukraine first, America last.” He highlighted the significant financial implications of the proposed aid,...