Texas Straight Talk
A weekly column
February 08, 2010: More Spending is Always the Answer
Last week, the House approved another increase in the national debt ceiling. This means the government can borrow $1.9 trillion more to stay afloat and avoid default. It has been little more than a year since the last debt limit increase, and graphs showing the debt limit over time show a steep, almost vertical trend. It is not likely to be very long before this new ceiling is met and the government is back on the brink between default and borrowing us further into oblivion. Congressional leaders and the administration acknowledge that the debt limit will need to be …Continue reading »
Speeches and Statements
- February 3, 2010 Statement in House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing on Yemen
- Mr. Chairman, I am extremely concerned over current US policy toward Yemen, which I believe will backfire and leave the United States less safe and much poorer. Increasing US involvement in Yemen may be sold as a fight against terrorism, but in fact it is more about expanding US government control and influence over this strategically-placed nation at the gateway to Asia.
Press Releases
- January 20, 2010 Galveston's 5th Annual Oceans of Opportunities Job Fair
- Galveston, TX - Congressman Ron Paul is pleased to collaborate with the community of Galveston on the Oceans of Opportunities Job Fair, which aims to connect job seekers with employers to help the local economy. The annual event has become highly anticipated and is needed now more than ever.
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January 27, 2010 CNN with Ali Velshi
January 20, 2010
Floor Speech on Competing Currencies
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Oceans of Opportunity Job Fair, Galveston Island Convention Ctr. 9am-2pm CST