Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) pushed back against President Trump’s decision to bar transgender people from serving in the military, the Denver Post reports.
Said Buck: “America needs a military comprised of patriots willing to sacrifice for this country. Any American who is physically and emotionally qualified should be allowed to serve.”
In his new book, Drain the Swamp, Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) “describes a money-hungry, lobbyist-influenced Republican leadership,” Roll Call reports.
“He recounts in detail the contributions that House Republicans are expected to forward to their campaign arm as dues to serve on congressional committees. Lesser committee spots, such as the Judiciary panel, will set a freshman lawmaker back $220,000, Buck writes, while ‘A’ committees, such as Ways and Means, require dues of $450,000.”
Writes Buck: “Members are required to pay for committee assignments. Lobbyists, corporations, and wealthy individuals who need something from Congress raise the money.”
He also said “he’s heard third hand of instances when people may have allowed political donations to sway their votes.”
“Police in Washington, D.C. have been referred materials for a possible investigation into two Republican congressmen who apparently posed for a picture with an assault rifle in a House office building,” The Hill reports.
“Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) last week tweeted a picture of himself and Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC), the leader of the House GOP’s Benghazi investigation, holding an AR-15. Having the AR-15 in the District could be a violation of the city’s strict gun laws, and the Washington, D.C., Attorney General’s Office has referred the matter to police.”
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