June 9, 2023 - Issue by GPI President Paolo von Schirach WASHINGTON – A strong democracy is predicated upon high ethical standards upheld by at least most citizens and elected officials. The investigation on Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings is one recent example –sadly only one of many–showing us that ethical standards have vanished in our America. And an unethical republic cannot thrive. If those who enjoy special positions as stewards of the commonwealth, and others connected to them, abuse it for
June 7, 2023 - Issue by GPI President Paolo von Schirach WASHINGTON – On the surface, it looks like a spirited fight over matters of real substance. The GOP controlled House of Representatives insists on obtaining significant federal budget cuts in return for a green light to legislation authorizing a federal debt ceiling increase. “Ok, Joe Biden, you want to borrow more money. We will allow that. But in return we want from you a pledge to have meaningful federal budget cuts. No more profligate spending. We
June 6, 2023 - Issue Brief by GPI Senior Advisor Loren B. Thomspon The U.S. Army is in great shape today–well-trained, ready for combat, and increasingly equipped with the best weapons in the world. A lot of the credit for this goes to General James McConville, who served first as the Army’s Vice Chief and then as the Chief of Staff during the Trump and Biden years. McConville is retiring from military service this summer after a 40-year career that saw command in multiple wars and shepherded the service in