By Tom MacArthur _ Some years ago, a dear friend of mine was convicted of a crime and sent to prison for five years. He was like a brother to me, and although the prison was a terrible and depressing Read More
OP-ED: America is not Australia
By Congressman Tom MacArthur (NJ-3) _ On February 14th, many of us observed Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent and a time to reflect on the meaning and temporary nature of our lives. That day, a troubled individual who should not have Read More
Op-Ed: “Personal dislike of President Trump” is driving the Media’s tax reform “misinformation”
Did you know that a December 16thstudy by the liberal Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) concluded that, thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, New Jersey families and businesses would pay nearly $9 Billion less in federal Read More
OP-ED: New Jersey Needs Tax Relief
By U.S. Representative Tom MacArthur (R, NJ-03) — Nobody knows more than the people of New Jersey the pressure that high taxes can put on a family, small business or senior on a fixed income. After decades of tax, spend Read More
OP-ED: Reforming flood program ensures government is more responsive to the people it serves
Nearly five years ago, Superstorm Sandy devastated the Jersey shore and forever changed its landscape. Ocean County — my home — was the epicenter of the storm, and half of all New Jersey Sandy flood claims happened here. An estimated Read More
Op-ed: AHCA can save healthcare before it implodes
Growing up in a home with a liberal mother and conservative father, I learned at a young age that two people can vigorously disagree without being disagreeable. Regrettably, the debate surrounding the American Healthcare Act (AHCA) – and most every Read More
Op-Ed: It’s time for members of Congress to take action, not brag about inaction
It is a challenging time for our country. We are divided politically and a great many Americans have genuine concerns about the future. I get that and respect it. Representing a congressional district that twice voted for President Obama in Read More
Guest Op-Ed: Taxpayers deserve simplified tax code, prioritized federal spending
By Tom MacArthur | The Save Jersey Blog South Jersey families and small business owners go through it every year – wading through confusing forms, sifting through 12 months of bank documents and receipts, and crossing our fingers that we Read More
Guest Op-Ed: FEMA chief should resign, hearings convened
By Tom MacArthur | The Save Jersey Blog Earlier this month the Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General released a report entitled, “FEMA Does Not Provide Adequate Oversight of Its National Flood Insurance Write Your Own Program.” Read More