Kentucky media have made Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rand Paul their political punching bag since last month's primary. Meanwhile, the press coddles Democrat Jack Conway like a vintage Ken doll that would be worth a lot less if they took him out of the box and played with him

A job-hunting workshop sponsored by Congressman John Yarmuth, D-3rd, became a stage Monday for Republican challenger Todd Lally to argue that his opponent supports policies that discourage hiring.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) voted yesterday to repeal a mandate recently signed into law as part of the healthcare reform package which will require all Americans to purchase health insurance or face a tax penalty.

For the past eighteen months, Kentuckians have heard endless promises from the Obama Administration to provide Americans with solutions for affordable health care, job creation and getting our fiscal house in order.  Unfortunately, all of these promises have been broken at a costly expense for taxpayers. 

At the heart and soul of our nation’s economy are small businesses. Small businesses are responsible for creating nearly eighty percent of new jobs in recent years.  As a former small business owner, I understand the struggles and challenges small business owners and entrepreneurs face in today’s marketplace, especially when it comes to providing employees with health insurance.  One of the most beneficial steps we can take to help small business owners grow their business and, in turn, grow our economy, is to reduce the burden of health insurance costs.