Steve Russell
President of JAARS | Former US Congressman | Lt. Col. US Army (Ret.)
Steve Russell, JAARS’ president since 2022, is no stranger to enduring hard things for a worthy goal. Joining JAARS with both an accomplished record in the US Congress and a seasoned career in the U.S. Army as Lt. Col. (Ret,), Russell has faced his share of 'insurmountable’ challenges. From passing vital legislation to playing a significant leadership role in the capture of Saddam Hussein during the Iraq War, Russell is dedicated to doing the right thing in order to serve others – despite the difficulty, danger or expense. This is a commitment he shares with JAARS and its leadership through the decades.
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Drawing Lines
Although the election is in the rear-view mirror, it is worth asking a question from this election that will affect the next election. Who should draw the lines for Congress? Supreme Court justices ha...
American Dream
Now that the election is behind us, it is worth revisiting one of the major themes of the 2026 campaign. That was the issue of affordability. There is an accurate way to quantify what many voters felt...
The Election
Today is Election Day. Usually midterm elections are important, but you probably can’t find a more important midterm election in modern history. The control of the House and Senate are at stake, and w...
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Support the Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act
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