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In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt interviews former  Governor Rick Perry, the longest-serving Governor in Texas history. In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt interviews former  Governor Rick Perry, the longest-serving Governor in Texas history. Governor Perry served from December 2000 until January 2015. During his tenure, Texas became the standard-bearer for job creation in the United States. In just the past decade, Texas has created one-third of all jobs across the country. Individuals, families and businesses have come to Texas seeking opportunity and have found it in a state that understands that its citizens are the driving force behind a thriving economy. When you compare the success story of Texas to states such as California and New York, along with the current situation at the federal level in Washington, you begin to see just how stark the contrast is and why the rest of the nation would be wise to follow the Texas model.Breakout   Archived  Also available in iTunes

In the Weekly Republican Address, Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri talks about the importance of funding for our troops and their families, and the need to pass bipartisan legislation under consideration in the Senate, despite a threatened, inexplicable presidential veto threat. The President and Democrat leaders in the Senate oppose the troop funding bill unless Congress increases spending for Washington bureaucracies such as the IRS first. ‘We can spend all the time we want talking about other priorities and all the other things we should be doing, but almost every American and an overwhelming number of Missourians, agree with me: the most important role of the federal government is to do the one thing we sure can’t do by ourselves – defend our country.’ says Blunt, a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense.Also available in iTunes http://www.americanfreedombybarbara.com

Rep. Pat Tiberi (R-OH) talks about the opportunity to create more jobs for our workers by opening up new markets for our farmers, manufacturers, and small business owners.  To get there, Congress is working on trade promotion legislation that will make negotiations transparent and put the people and their representatives – not the president – in charge.  With a final vote nearing, Rep. Tiberi says, “American jobs, American growth, and American leadership are all at stake.  So let’s get this one done.”Also available in iTunes

Former Governor Rick Perry (R-TX) announces he would seek the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. At a rally before supporters, he talked about his record as governor, criticized the domestic and foreign policy record of the Obama administration.Also available in iTunes and C-Span

Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX)  discusses the importance of honoring America’s men and women in uniform and making sure they have what they need to keep our country safe. 

“America is safer when our military is strong,” Chairman Thornberry said. “And our strength depends first and foremost on the men and women who serve.  All Americans owe a debt to the men and women who have served our country, and especially to those who have given their lives.  On Memorial Day we offer our gratitude, but we must also remember to honor the ideals for which they sacrificed.Also available in iTunes and on American Freedom by Barbara

Honoring Our Fallen Heroes this Memorial Day

President commemorated Memorial Day by paying tribute to the men and women in uniform who have given their lives in service to our country.

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"If we don't advance the open trading system we've long advocated in Asia, China’s protectionist policies will dominate. That's an unacceptable outcome for our economy, our security and for the values we hold dear."Also available in iTunes and on American Freedom by Barbara

Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) in this week’s Republican address making the case for Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), important legislation to make sure the president makes good trade agreements – and stop him if he doesn’t.

House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) discusses an important step we can take right now to secure better trade agreements, which will mean more jobs, a stronger economy, and stronger American leadership in the world. -

National Committeeman for Arizona at Republican National Committee On April 12, 2015, Freddie Carlos Gray, Jr., a 25-year-old African-American man, was arrested by the Baltimore Police Department for possessing what the police alleged was an illegal switchblade.[2] While being transported in a police van, Gray fell into a coma and was taken to a trauma center.[3][4] Gray died on April 19, 2015; his death was ascribed to injuries to his spinal cord.[4] On April 21, 2015, pending an investigation of the incident, six Baltimore police officers were temporarily suspended with pay.[3]