Today I would like to talk about doors. While touring and inspecting buildings in the city a common error that I find is that “Fire Doors” are propped open. What makes a door a “Fire Door?” A Fire Door is constructed of fire-resistant material and will hold up against fire for longer ...
Why did the United States of America declare its independence from England in 1776? If you know the answer to this question, you are — tragically — in the minority. A recent civics quiz conducted by the Cato Institute yielded some alarming results: More than half of test-takers — ages 18 and older — couldn’t correctly explain why the 13 original colonies issued the Declaration of Independence. This startling ignorance is demonstrative of an existential educational crisis taking place across the United States. Increasingly, Americans are unable to demonstrate a fundamental ...
In his inaugural letter to residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) said that after his first year in office, he believed it was important to hold himself accountable to the people he represents in the U.S. Senate for both his accomplishments and his shortcomings. In an interview with the Washington Examiner, McCormick said that accountability has been a constant throughout his life -- from his days as a high school wrestler, to his service in the military, to his career in business -- requiring him to assess where he succeeded and where he needed to ...
Winter is upon us, and for many Americans, that means company parties, get-togethers with friends and of course, gathering with extended family. These festivities are joyous. But they also inherently expose us to infectious seasonal illnesses like influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19. As vaccination rates decline nationally, that risk is greater this year than any in recent memory. That’s why, now more than ever, Americans must make informed choices to keep themselves and their families healthy. For decades, annual vaccines have been our first and best line ...
There have been many outrages in the last century, but in that list would have to be the cost of medical care. Both political parties blame each other, and there is plenty of fault to go around. Every once in a while, there are band-aid solutions such as getting a particular drug company to lower the prices on some important pharmaceutical. Other times, the government simply picks up the tab, and consumers ultimately pay in higher taxes and higher prices. What is missing in the medical healthcare field is full disclosure about pricing and costs. In my time on Pennsylvania’s Patient ...
This year’s contentious New Jersey gubernatorial race dominated national headlines. Although Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli were the headliners, another candidate tells a much more fascinating and revealing story that reveals a troubling national trend with organized labor. On June 10, Sean Spiller, who had received only 11% of the primary vote, ended his long-shot campaign, finishing fifth place. His term as president of the New Jersey Education Association also ended shortly after his primary loss. Though his candidacy never gained traction, Mr. Spiller managed to siphon $48 ...
