Shockingly, a University of Pennsylvania study says the number of young people addicted to gambling - largely due to increased exposure to the Internet and Internet gambling - grew by an alarming 20 percent between 2004 and 2005 alone. Spencer Bachus addictalarmdue share on social
However, in recent years our nation has seen a sizable influx of illegal immigration that at best highlights some alarming inadequacies and at worst indicates a broken system. Spencer Bachus alarmbadbreak Change image and share on social
In 2003, I introduced and passed The Tornado Shelters Act, which allows local governments to use Community Development Block Grant funds to construct storm shelters in manufactured housing communities. Spencer Bachus actblockcommunity share on social
As the number of available jobs has decreased in border states like Texas, cities halfway across America have begun to see an influx of illegal immigrants in search of employment. Spencer Bachus americabeginborder Change image and share on social
Most illegals are without health insurance, and when these workers need emergency healthcare, the American taxpayer gets stuck with the bill. Spencer Bachus americanbillemergency Change image and share on social
The completion of the Iraqi cabinet with the appointment of three critical ministers is also confirmation of continued movement toward a just and democratic society in Iraq. Spencer Bachus appointmentcabinetcompletion Change image and share on social
Harvard Medical School, the University of South Florida and the American Psychiatric Association have all conducted studies showing that the earlier one begins gambling, the more likely it is he or she will become an addicted, problem gambler. Spencer Bachus addictamericanassociation share on social
The elimination of the barbaric terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi is good news for the world. Spencer Bachus abubarbaricelimination Change image and share on social
By encouraging its citizens to violate our border, Mexico is pushing a tremendous welfare burden off of its shoulders and onto ours, while also benefiting from the significant sums of U.S. currency that these workers will eventually send back home to their families. Spencer Bachus backbenefitborder share on social
Immigration in America is a highly polarized issue and there are passionate views on both sides. Spencer Bachus americahighlyimmigration Change image and share on social
