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24May 13

Washington Times Op-Ed: Blocking the pathway to a national ID

The controversial immigration-reform bill that passed the SenateJudiciary Committee this week is expected to be considered by the Senate in June. Many see measures contained in this bill, such as a strong E-Verify and a "photo tool," as a means to control unlawful immigrants' access to unlawful employment. I worry that they go too far.

21May 13

Rare Op-Ed: Shame on Senate for harassing Apple

When the U.S. Senate held an investigatory hearing on "Offshore Profit Shifting and the U.S. Tax Code" recently, a subcommittee summoned an Apple corporation spokesman to appear. I was offended by the very idea. I scoffed at the notion that a $4 trillion bureaucratic monster-aka the federal government-would attempt to bully, berate and badger one of America's greatest success stories.

17May 13

Investor's Business Daily Op-Ed: Limiting Foreign Access To Your Bank Accounts

Earlier this week, I introduced a bill that would reform the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Fatca).Originally tacked on as the "pay-for" to a 2010 bill to incentivize hiring, Fatca was intended to crack down on overseas tax evasion.

16May 13

Washington Times Op-Ed: A staggering abuse of power

When I filibustered over domestic drone use, critics said that I was being ridiculous. They said that no American had been killed by a drone on American soil and that no one was likely to be anytime soon. President Obama responded that he hadn't killed anyone yet and didn't intend to - but he might.

16May 13

CNN Op-Ed: IRS scandal needs more than a scapegoat

The Internal Revenue Service has admitted that it targeted groups with "tea party" or "patriot" in their names. We've since learned that a wider array of groups concerned about spending, debt, high taxes, government growth, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights -- basically any conservative or libertarian issue you can name -- was targeted.

10May 13

Washington Times Op-Ed: The moment of responsibility for Hillary Clinton

When I took Hillary Rodham Clinton to task in January for the mishandling of security in Benghazi, Libya, I told her that if I had been president at the time, I would have relieved her of her post. Some politicians and pundits took offense at my line of questioning.

3May 13

PAUL: Stemming the flow of wasted foreign aid

There are many examples of waste, theft and misuse of our military aid to countries such as Egypt and Pakistan. Much of this misuse has been recorded by the State Department. We have laws as part of the Arms Export Control Act that require President Obama to report to Congress violations by foreign countries of the conditions of their aid. Theft of funds or equipment, or the misuse of defense articles, would qualify in this regard.

29Apr 13

Wall Street Journal Response: Rand Paul Replies on Combatants

The Journal wants those of us who believe in the Bill of Rights to shut up about civil liberties in the wake of the Boston bombings ("Enemy Combatants in Boston," Review & Outlook, April 22). Like children in the schoolyard you chant: "See, look at these bombers, they don't deserve trials or lawyers!"

26Apr 13

Washington Times Op-Ed: Recurring tragedy from a broken immigration system

As our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the victims affected by the Boston Marathon bombing, we should also note that this tragedy has yet again exposed long-standing weaknesses in our national security. Congress should now take the opportunity to finally address these problems.

24Apr 13

Courier Journal Op-Ed: Sen. Rand Paul | On his gun votes

Every time I listen to the parents of the children who were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary, I am profoundly sad. I have three boys and the grief and pain that a parent feels when their child is taken is hard to fathom. I can only imagine the magnitude of their grief.

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