The Blackburn Report: Celebrating America’s Birthday
247 years ago, America’s founders endorsed a revolutionary idea: We the People should control the government, not a monarch or bureaucrats . Our Declaration of Independence , penned in 1776, is more than a few sentences – it is our very first breath as a nation . On July 4th , we celebrate the notion that our government is intended to preserve the God-given rights of life, liberty , and the pursuit of happiness . As we prepare for Independence Day , I hope you reflect on how lucky we are to live in this country and remember the lessons of our nation’s founding . Weekly Rundown With Independence Day around the corner, many families can’t even afford a holiday meal . In one year, lettuce is up 9.4%, potato salad is up 7.1%, and buns cost 12.5% more. I spoke on the Senate floor about the Biden administration's reckless spending agenda. Since taking office, Mexican President Andre
