Wisconsin's 1st District   U.S. Congressman 
 Paul Ryan
      Serving Wisconsin's 1st District		 U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan
Photos from left to right: Paul Ryan talks with Sharon students at U.S. Capitol; discusses health care with seniors at long-term care center; hears from workers at Sauer-Danfoss plant in Sturtevant; talks with residents of a Racine nursing home about legislation that affects them.
 

 

 

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Tax and Spending Issues
2006
* Growing Tax Revenues Drive Down Deficit Faster than Expected
* Deficit Estimate Drops Again Due to Rising Revenues
* House Passes Earmark Reform
* Strong Economic Growth Reduces Budget Deficit 
* "Line-Item Victory"
* House Passes Ryan’s Line-Item Veto Bill to Target, Remove Wasteful Spending 
* "Line-item pork parer"
* House Budget Committee Approves Ryan’s Line-Item Veto Legislation 
* House Passes Disciplined Budget Resolution 
* Ryan’s Veterans Legislation Passes House as Part of Bill to Prevent Tax Increases 
* Ryan Votes for Bill to Boost Port Security 
* House Passes Lobbying Accountability Bill Containing Earmark Reform 
* Helpful Tax Information for the 2005 Tax Filing Season
* Congressman Paul Ryan Testifies on Legislative Line-Item Veto Act
* Ryan Introduces Line-Item Veto Legislation to Combat Wasteful Spending 
* Ryan Response to President's State of the Union Address 

2005
* 2005 Annual Report on the United States Government Click here to get Adobe's free Acrobat Reader
* House Takes Steps to Exercise Fiscal Restraint, Rein in Growth of Government Spending 
* House Passes Pension Legislation with Fix to Protect Workers’ Pensions
* Ryan Votes to Prevent Tax Hikes
* Ryan Votes for Fiscally Responsible Plan to Rein in Growth of Government Spending
* Tackling Deficit Calls for Spending Restraint 
* Ryan Calls for Waste-Cutting Provision to Pinpoint Savings, Help Fund Katrina Recovery 
* Wisconsin To Benefit From Highway and Transit Legislation
* First Step: Stopping the Raid on Social Security
* Ryan and Colleagues Propose Plan to Devote Social Security Surplus to Social Security
* "Surpluses Should Go to You"
* CBO Numbers Show Shrinking Deficit, Growing Tax Revenues
* House Approves Annual Defense Authorization Bill 
* The Family Budget Protection Act Click here to get Adobe's free Acrobat Reader
* Ryan Reintroduces Legislation to Overhaul Congress’ Budget Process
* Ryan Introduces Health-Care Legislation to Help the Uninsured and Small Businesses
* Social Security Facts vs. Myths 
* A Report on Strengthening Social Security Click here to get Adobe's free Acrobat Reader
* The Ryan-Sununu Social Security Personal Savings Guarantee and Prosperity Act 
* Ryan Reintroduces Legislation to Strengthen Social Security for the Future
* Helpful Tax Information for the 2004 Tax Filing Season 
* Ryan: Trustees Report Confirms Need for Reform to Strengthen Social Security for the Long Term
* "Outside View: Social Security"
* We Owe It to Future Generations to Do a Better Job with Social Security Today
* "The Right Reform"
* Congress Unanimously Approves Tsunami Tax Relief
* Ryan Retains Seat on Ways and Means, Gains Spot on Budget Committee

2004
* 2004 Annual Report on the United States Government Click here to get Adobe's free Acrobat Reader
* The Promise and Potential of Smart Social Security Reforms
* Ryan Receives Guardian of Small Business Award 
* Ryan Votes to End Sanctions on American Products, Provide Tax Relief for U.S. Job Creators 
* Latest CBO Numbers Show: Lower Taxes Spark Higher Federal Tax Receipts 
* H.R. 4851, The Social Security Personal Savings Guarantee and Prosperity Act of 2004
* Ryan Introduces Bill to Save Social Security, Guarantee Benefits, Promote Prosperity 
* "Outside the (Lock) Box"
* Ryan’s Budget Reform Bill Sparks Debate, Votes in House of Representatives 
* Ryan Votes for American Jobs Creation Act 
* "GOP Budget Revolt"
* House Passes Bill Authorizing Spending on Equipment, Pay for Troops 
* Ryan Votes for Budget Agreement to Hold Line on Spending, Avoid Tax Hikes 
* Ryan Votes to Stop Tax Hike on Working People, Small Businesses 
* Ryan Votes to Stop Tax Hike on Married Couples 
* Ryan Highlights Top 10 Tax Changes as Tax Filing Deadline Nears 
* 2003 Federal and State Tax Resources
* Ryan Votes for Budget Resolution to Control Spending, Cut Deficit in Half in Four Years
* Fixing the Broken Budget Process to Rein in Runaway Spending
* 12 Consensus Principles to Reduce Spending
* The Family Budget Protection Act Click here to get Adobe's free Acrobat Reader
* Ryan Forms Coalition to Fix Broken Budget Process, Introduces New Legislation to Reform System, Combat Overspending 
* Ryan: Bush Budget Doesn’t Go Far Enough to Cut Spending; Announces New Initiative to Reform Budget Process 
* Rep. Ryan Response to President's State of the Union Address 

2003
* 2003 Annual Report of the United States Government Click here to get Adobe's free Acrobat Reader
* Ryan Opposes Energy Bill as Insufficient to Combat Gas Price Spikes 
* House Approves Final Measure to Deliver Tax Relief to Members of U.S. Military 
* Economist Assesses Impact of Ryan-Jefferson Mortgage Insurance Bill 
* Racine Fire Dept. to Receive $47,247 Through DHS/FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant 
* House Approves New Tax-Preferred Savings Accounts for Medical Expenses 
* House Votes to Provide More Consistent Tax Relief to Parents 
* Ryan Votes for Tax Relief to Strengthen Economy, Create Jobs 
* Ryan Votes to Grow Economy, Create Jobs 
* House Improves IDEA, Clears Seven-Year Path to Fulfilling Full Federal Commitment 
* House Passes Bill to Bring Tax Relief to Military Men and Women and Their Families 
* 2002 Tax Information 
* "House Bill Would Make Mortgage Insurance Tax-Deductible"
* House Approves Charitable Giving Act 
* Ryan Bipartisan Archery Legislation Passes House 
* Ryan Bill Would Allow Deductions for Mortgage Insurance Premiums 
* House Passes Budget Agreement Negotiated with Senate
* House Approves New Funding for Troops, Homeland Defense 
* Reps. Green, Ryan tackle dairy market inequities with key reform legislation 
* Rep. Ryan Response to President's State of the Union Address
* Ryan Pushes Government to Overhaul Own Budgeting, Accounting Standards

2002
* 2002 Annual Report on the United State Government Click here to get Adobe's free Acrobat Reader
* Ryan Pushes Government to Overhaul Own Budgeting, Accounting Standards
* Ryan Hails House Passage of His Proposal to Stop Massive Tax Hike in 2011
* Ryan Calls on Congress to Approve His Proposal for Lasting Tax Relief, Prevent Tax Hike in 2011
* Tax Time Help Available from IRS 
* U.S. Dept. of Labor: Wisconsin to Benefit from Increase in Dislocated Worker Funding
* Ryan Votes for Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002
* 37th Annual Meeting of the Blackhawk Credit Union

2001
* Ryan Votes for Legislation to Generate Jobs, Spur Economic Growth and Extend Benefits for Dislocated Workers
* House Calls for Social Security Reform that Strengthens Program Without Lowering Benefits or Increasing Taxes
* Defense Spending Bill to Strengthen Military, Help Fight Terrorism, Passes House
* Ryan Supports Legislation for Veterans Health Care
* Ryan Supports Economic Security and Recovery Act to Boost Economy, Job Growth
* National Defense Authorization Act Overwhelmingly Passes House
* State of Wisconsin to Receive Federal Education Funding Under State Grant Program for Advanced Placement Improvement Project
* Janesville Fire Dept. to Receive Grant Money
* Ryan: Reduce Unnecessary Washington Spending, Protect Social Security Surplus
* Ryan Warns of Deficits, Urges House to Keep Spending in Check
* Faith-Based Bill Passes House
* Ryan Introduced Bill to Make New Tax Relief Law Permanent
* House Passes Transportation Spending Bill
* Ryan Endorses Key Parameters for Effective Patients' Bill of Rights Legislation
* Ryan Announces Kenosha Harbor Retaining Wall Study Clears First Budget Hurdle
* Summary of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001
* Information About the Tax Rebate
* How The Rebate Works
* Ryan Praises Tax Relief for All Taxpayers as President Signs Legislation into Law
* Ryan Hails House Passage of President's Tax Relief Package
* Ryan Votes to Improve Comprehensive Retirement Security
* Ryan Appointed to Joint Economic Committee
* Ryan Votes to Preserve Jobs, End Death Tax
* House Passes Family Tax Relief Bill
* House Approves Fiscally Responsible Budget
* Ryan, Ways and Means Committee Vote on Retirement Savings Reform Plan
* Ryan, Ways and Means Committee Vote on New Family Tax Relief Bill
* IRS Tax Help Available by Phone, Internet, and at Wisconsin Locations
* House Passes Broad-Based Tax Relief
* Ryan, Ways and Means Committee to Markup Tax Rate Reduction Plan
* Ryan Calls for Greater Tax Relief to Spur Economic Growth
* House Passes Social Security and Medicare Lock-Box Act of 2001
* Time to Enact Tax Relief
* Federal Disaster Funds Will Help Wisconsin Counties Hit by Winter Storms
* Ryan Wins Seat on Ways and Means Committee
* It's Official: $1.5 Million in Federal Funding to go to Rock County Airport Runway Extension Project
* Fed Rate Cut a Fine First Step

2000
* Ryan Supports Defense Bill that Protects Military Readiness
* Ryan Secures $.15 Million in First-Year Funding for Rock County Airport Runway Extension Project
* Ryan Votes for Landmark Debt Reduction
* Ryan Calls on President to Work with Congress to Pay Down Debt
* Ryan Disappointed in Vote on Death Tax Veto Override
* Working Towards Comprehensive Retirement Security
* Ryan Supports Tax Relief for Social Security Recipients
* Ryan-Backed Bill to Expand IRA's, Modernize Pensions Passes House
* Ryan Helps Pass Marriage Penalty Relief
* Ryan Amendment Restores $30 Million to Veterans Nursing Home Construction Grant Program
* National Taxpayers Union Presents Ryan with "Taxpayer' Friend Award"
* House Passes Key Lock Box Reform
* Congress Is Right to Eliminate the Death Tax
* News Flash: The Spanish-American War is Over!
* House Passes Ryan Amendments to Instill Fiscal Discipline into Budget Process
* Ryan Uncovers Egregious Waste of Taxpayer Dollars at the National Transportation Safety Board

1999
* Ryan Hails Congressional Efforts Ending the Raid on Social Security
* Ryan Hails Victory in Protecting Social Security Trust Fund
* Ryan Critical of President for Foreign Aid Veto
* Ryan Calls on President to End the Raid on Social Security, Join Debt Reduction Efforts
* Ryan Vows to Vote Down Spending Bills that Raid Social Security
* End the Raid
* Ryan Expresses Disappointment Over Clinton Veto of Tax Relief and Debt Reduction Bill
* Lock Box on Social Security Becoming a Reality
* Ryan Hails Passage of Historic Tax Relief and Debt Reduction Package
* Ryan Calls on Senate Democrats to Vote on Social Security "Lock Box" Legislation
* Ryan Praises Senate for Moving Forward on Social Security "Lock Box" Legislation
* The "Gore Tax" Must Pass Constitutional Threshold
* Ryan Blasts Administration and FCC Over Increased Phone Tax
* Ryan Hails Passage of Social Security "Lock Box" Bill
* Ryan and Kasich Office Free-Standing Social Security "Lock Box" Bill
* You Deserve a Refund: The Financial Freedom Act
* Ryan Hails Passage of the Conference Report on the Budget
* Ryan Hails Passage of House Budget Resolution
* Ryan Social Security Lock Box Proposal Adopted in House Budget Resolution
* Ryan Hails Initial Budget Framework
* Ryan Social Security Legislation Passes the House
* Keeping Our Promise to Seniors
* Ryan Introduced the Social Security Guarantee Initiative
* Republican Radio Address - Representative Paul Ryan
* Ryan Responds to President's Budget Request