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President Ronald Reagan is known for ending the Cold War without armed conflict with the Soviet Union through a policy of Peace through Strength.

In recent weeks, I have heard from many Nebraskans concerned by the growing crisis at our southern border. The problem of illegal immigration is nothing new, but this year there has been a surge of tens of thousands of unaccompanied children mostly from Central America crossing into our country.

As Nebraska’s economy continues to grow and unemployment remains low, the national economy is another story.

Increasing international trade to boost our economy and benefit consumers is a rare bipartisan goal in Washington.

The investigation into allegations the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) targeted conservative groups for political purposes recently took a surprising turn.

In recent weeks, an Al-Qaeda inspired group known as the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) has quickly seized control of several cities in Northern Iraq including military facilities, banks, and even a major oil refinery.

Earlier this year President Obama proclaimed in his State of the Union Address his intention to go around Congress, highlighting a long pattern of overreach by the Executive branch.

The Constitution of the United States established three separate but equal branches of government. However, for some time the Executive Branch, under administrations of both parties, has been growing beyond its constitutional authority.