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Royce Discusses Bailout Vote
Oct 3, 2008
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Today, I voted no on the $700 billion bill to bail out failing financial institutions. While I believe the underlying problems in our economy are serious and need to be addressed, the bill put forward did not do enough to protect taxpayers and did not enact the reforms needed to prevent similar econ...
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Royce Applauds Expiration of Quarter Century-old Energy Moratoria
Oct 1, 2008
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The quarter century-old moratoriums on exploration on the Outer Continental Shelf and the American interior for oil shale expire today. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) has pushed to end the moratoria on these sources of energy and recognized today as American Energy Freedom Day, the day Americans will begin ...
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California Posts Largest Job Gains in May
Jun 17, 2005
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Today, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics released its monthly employment and unemployment statistics. Signaling good news for Californians, the numbers indicated that the largest employment gains occurred in the Golden State. California added nearly 18,000 jobs during the month of May, while the ...
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Tax Relief for Working Families Becomes Law
Oct 4, 2004
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Today, the Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004 [H.R. 1308] was signed into law. This legislation passed the House in March with Congressman Royce's support. It extends relief from the unfair marriage penalty tax, keeps the newly created 10 percent tax bracket for low-income Americans, and ensur...
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Royce Votes to Crack Down on Lawsuit Abuse
Sep 14, 2004
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Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA-40) voted in favor of a series of fours bills aiming to crack down on lawsuit abuse in America, which have been bogging down our legal system, costing consumers millions of dollars, and putting small business at risk. All of the bills passed the House and now head to ...
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23,000 New Jobs Created in California in May
Jun 18, 2004
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Signaling good news for California, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its state-by-state jobs figures for the month of May. California created over 23,000 new jobs in May.
"Today's May jobs numbers affirms what we have been feeling in California - the economy is growing strongly and the jo...
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Jobs and Growth: A National Priority
Feb 27, 2003
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Over two million jobs - that is what President Bush's bold economic plan would bring to our nation's slumping economy. Over the last few months, an economic slowdown has plagued much of the country. We have been hit with a double-whammy of a war on terror and sagging stock market returns. America...
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Workers Get Help Through Tough Times
Jan 8, 2003
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U.S. Rep Ed Royce (R-CA-40) voted in support of the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002 to extend unemployment benefits to some 2.7 million Americans who need assistance. President Bush signed this legislation into law earlier today. Royce issued the following statement:
"Mi...
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Royce Says Bush Economic Plan Will Kick-Start Economy
Jan 7, 2003
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Saying the plan will create jobs and spur growth, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (CA-40) issued the following statement today in support of President Bush's economic growth package:
"The President's plan is necessary to restore confidence in our markets and to get people back to work. By helping to create ...
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Royce Votes to Fund America's Priorities
Mar 20, 2002
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Citing the triple threat of potential terrorist attacks, the war on terrorism and the economic slowdown, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA-39) voted today in support for H.Con.Res. 353, the fiscal year 2003 Budget Resolution. This legislation passed the House 221-209.
"This is a unique moment in history: o...
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