• A Real Plan for Economic Growth (Washington Times)
    Nov 17, 2008  - In talking with President-elect Barack Obama after his historic election, I shared with him my sincere hope that we can work together in the months and years ahead toward solutions that address the significant challenges facing our nation. The most pressing challenge is the state of our economy and ... More
  • We must renew the fight for accountable government (Cincinnati Enquirer)
    Nov 16, 2008  - The challenges facing our great nation today are significant and arguably unprecedented. To date, Washington has failed to adequately respond to these challenges.   President-elect Barack Obama's election symbolizes the hunger for change the American people so deeply feel with respect to national p... More
  • Boehner Praises Interior Department for Taking Initial Steps to Allow New Energy Drilling off U.S. Coasts
    Nov 13, 2008  - House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Interior announced yesterday it will begin the process of opening areas off the Virginia coast for exploration and production of American energy:   “Yesterday’s announcement is a small but impo... More
  • Boehner Statement on Auto Bailout Proposal from House & Senate Democrats
    Nov 13, 2008  - House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement today on calls by House and Senate Democratic leaders to pass another $25 billion in aid for automakers on top of the $25 billion loan package already approved by the Democrat-controlled Congress earlier this year:  “Spen... More
  • Boehner: Treasury Must Ensure Real Transparency, Accountability in Economic Rescue Plan
    Nov 12, 2008  - House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today responded to reports that the Federal Reserve is refusing to disclose critical information regarding the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), which the central bank and Treasury Department are carrying out after last month’s enactment of economic re... More
  • Boehner Statement Honoring Our Nation’s Veterans
    Nov 11, 2008  - House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today issued the following statement honoring our nation’s veterans:     “As the United States begins another peaceful transition of power from one President to another, we are once again reminded of how truly fortunate we are to live in a nation w... More
  • Boehner Statement on the U.S. Marine Corps’ 233rd Birthday
    Nov 10, 2008  - House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today issued the following statement celebrating the founding of the United States Marine Corps 233 years ago today by the Continental Congress on November 10, 1775:   “The United States Marine Corps has played a decisive role in every armed conflic... More
  • Boehner Statement on the October Employment Report
    Nov 7, 2008  - After this morning’s release of the U.S. Labor Department’s monthly employment report, House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement: “Today’s report is a reminder that families and small businesses are hurting, and we need to be careful not to adopt policies that wil... More
  • Republicans' Road Back (Washington Post)
    Nov 7, 2008  - While Republicans are disappointed by Tuesday's results, we respect the American people's decision and pledge to work with President-elect Barack Obama when it is in the best interest of our nation. Some Democrats and pundits may want to read Tuesday's results as a repudiation of conservatism -- a s... More
  • Boehner Statement on Republican Whip Roy Blunt
    Nov 6, 2008  - House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today issued the following statement on House Republican Whip Roy Blunt’s (R-MO) decision not to seek re-election to his leadership post in the 111th Congress: “Roy has been one of the most effective whips ever to serve our House Republican team.  He h... More