Member of the Month June 2022: Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.)
The Big Picture FreedomWorks is excited to recognize Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) as our member of the month for June 2022. In his representation of Tennessee’s 2nd Congressional District,…
Even with GOP Leadership, Deficits Continue to Grow
When historians speak glowingly about the grandeur of the Greeks and of a desire to emulate them, it is more than likely they are talking about Ancient Greece. However, a…
Congress Cannot Outspend the Security Threat of the National Debt
Arguments from Republicans in favor of the omnibus spending package passed by Congress last week are almost all tied together by a common theme: “our military needs this.” The $700…
“Politics as Usual” Is Still Alive and Well in Washington
In 2015, Congressman Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) started a movement to remove then-Speaker of the House, John Boehner (R-Ohio), from his position. Of this effort, Meadows said, "It’s really more…
The Salmon Rule: A Vote for Common Sense
Keep your word. Don’t take things that aren’t yours. Don’t spend more than you have. This is common sense for most people. But in Washington, D.C., these…
Why Fitch Could Downgrade the U.S. – And Why They’re Right to Do So
As with most events in life, timing was everything. Fitch Ratings, Ltd. released a statement Tuesday announcing its intention to lower the U.S. credit rating unless the Administration and Congress…
The Keystone State Fights for Freedom
Last week, the Mifflin County 912 Tea Party and the Williamsport Tea Party partnered with FreedomWorks and held successful events motivating and training citizen activists on key…