Americans have been hurting, but when we demanded solutions, too often Washington responded with the same stale mindset that led to failed policies like Obamacare. It's a mindset that gave us political talking points, not serious solutions.

Those that have received care here in Des Moines at the VA center or the VA hospital here have said that they do receive good care. However, it's getting into the system - the wait periods. We have to do something about that. The care here has been good. We're not seeing that in other states.

The GOP should be the GSP: the Grand Solutions Party. It should be about solutions, not talking points.

We gave up 91 points.

In Washington, 'delay' is too often code for 'derail.' Wink, wink.

As American families and businesses have been forced to tighten their belts, Washington has refused to do the same.