“For every problem facing our nation, the answer from Washington has been to spend and spend, and – if that doesn’t work – spend some more. The current Administration in Washington told us that borrowing and spending billions would create jobs ‘immediately’ and keep unemployment from exceeding eight percent. They were wrong. Instead, we’ve lost millions of jobs and unemployment remains near 10 percent.
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Congressman Charles Djou
Representing the 1st Congressional District of Hawaii
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Legislative Issues
Budget
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) appeared on KITV-4 this morning to discuss his vote this past week as well as his legislative priorities in Congress
Where is the money going? The bill spends $10 billion on a so-called “education jobs fund.” But education jobs in Hawaii are not in jeopardy. Our budget was already balanced. All teacher furlough days had already been eliminated. Instead of helping Hawaii, our taxpayers are bailing out other states. The few million dollars that Hawaii will receive do not make up for the billions of dollars that we now collectively owe. This is misguided and fundamentally unfair to Hawaii.
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) appeared on Fox Business News to discuss the state bailout bill that the House will vote on today.
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) issued the following statement today announcing his intention to oppose the latest bailout bill to be considered by Congress
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) appeared on MSNBC with guest host Cenk Uygur to discuss the current economy, today’s disappointing jobs numbers and the need to create more private sector jobs by enacting pro-growth policies.
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01), along with Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), introduced the “Truth in Spending” Act, which would increase the long-term fiscal accountability of direct spending legislation.
Congressman Charles K. Djou appeared on Fox Business News to discuss the reckless spending agenda that Democrats in Congress have been pursuing and the tax increases that they are poised to enact on every American and small business
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) appeared on FOX News’ “America’s Newsroom” to discuss runaway federal spending, the ballooning national deficit and enormous national debt and the need for fiscal responsibility in Congress.
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) spoke several times today on the need for the majority in Congress and the Administration to focus on jobs.
Economy
“For every problem facing our nation, the answer from Washington has been to spend and spend, and – if that doesn’t work – spend some more. The current Administration in Washington told us that borrowing and spending billions would create jobs ‘immediately’ and keep unemployment from exceeding eight percent. They were wrong. Instead, we’ve lost millions of jobs and unemployment remains near 10 percent.
Congressman Djou strongly believes that he cannot be an effective representative unless he is a good listener. Throughout the summer district work period, Congressman Djou will continue to meet with his constituents at business walk throughs, talk stories and coffee talks.
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) issued the following statement today after sending a letter to Janet Napolitano, the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the ongoing challenges associated with the Compact of Free Association (COFA) between the United States and the Federated States of Micronesia
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) appeared on KITV-4 this morning to discuss his vote this past week as well as his legislative priorities in Congress
Where is the money going? The bill spends $10 billion on a so-called “education jobs fund.” But education jobs in Hawaii are not in jeopardy. Our budget was already balanced. All teacher furlough days had already been eliminated. Instead of helping Hawaii, our taxpayers are bailing out other states. The few million dollars that Hawaii will receive do not make up for the billions of dollars that we now collectively owe. This is misguided and fundamentally unfair to Hawaii.
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) appeared on Fox Business News to discuss the state bailout bill that the House will vote on today.
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) issued the following statement today announcing his intention to oppose the latest bailout bill to be considered by Congress
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) appeared on MSNBC with guest host Cenk Uygur to discuss the current economy, today’s disappointing jobs numbers and the need to create more private sector jobs by enacting pro-growth policies.
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01), along with Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), introduced the “Truth in Spending” Act, which would increase the long-term fiscal accountability of direct spending legislation.
Congressman Djou has signed onto H.R. 5554, the Small Business Assistance and Relief Act, will help small businesses thrive by providing tax relief, reducing regulatory burden and boosting lending in the currently tight credit environment.
Education
Washington, DC — Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) issued the following statement today in response to the news that the State of Hawaii has been selected as a winner in President Obama’s “Race to the Top” education grant program:“I am...
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) appeared on KITV-4 this morning to discuss his vote this past week as well as his legislative priorities in Congress
Where is the money going? The bill spends $10 billion on a so-called “education jobs fund.” But education jobs in Hawaii are not in jeopardy. Our budget was already balanced. All teacher furlough days had already been eliminated. Instead of helping Hawaii, our taxpayers are bailing out other states. The few million dollars that Hawaii will receive do not make up for the billions of dollars that we now collectively owe. This is misguided and fundamentally unfair to Hawaii.
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) appeared on Fox Business News to discuss the state bailout bill that the House will vote on today.
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) issued the following statement today announcing his intention to oppose the latest bailout bill to be considered by Congress
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) issued the following statement today in response to the news that the State of Hawaii has been selected as a finalist in the second round of President Obama’s “Race to the Top” education grant program.
Energy | Environment
Foreign Affairs
War is never easy and rarely follows neat election schedules. Winning in Iraq is a major accomplishment and we must now follow through in Afghanistan.
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) introduced a resolution today condemning North Korea for detaining a South Korean vessel over the weekend as well as firing artillery off its western coast today.
Free Trade
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) issued the following statement today after sending a letter to Janet Napolitano, the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the ongoing challenges associated with the Compact of Free Association (COFA) between the United States and the Federated States of Micronesia
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) sent a letter today to His Excellency Benigno Aquino, the President of the Philippines, inviting him to visit the State of Hawai‘i in September, when he is already scheduled to visit the United States.
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) gave the following speech today from the floor of the U.S. House, advocating for a stronger and deeper relationship with the Republic of Korea. Congressman Djou also met with Ambassador Han Duk-soo, the current ambassador to the United States and former prime minister of the Republic of Korea yesterday
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) has continued to lead a push in Congress to enact a languishing free trade agreement with the Republic of Korea.
Health Care
Where is the money going? The bill spends $10 billion on a so-called “education jobs fund.” But education jobs in Hawaii are not in jeopardy. Our budget was already balanced. All teacher furlough days had already been eliminated. Instead of helping Hawaii, our taxpayers are bailing out other states. The few million dollars that Hawaii will receive do not make up for the billions of dollars that we now collectively owe. This is misguided and fundamentally unfair to Hawaii.
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) appeared on Fox Business News to discuss the state bailout bill that the House will vote on today.
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) issued the following statement today announcing his intention to oppose the latest bailout bill to be considered by Congress
Housing
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) has signed onto H.R. 709, the “Hawaiian Homeownership Opportunity Act of 2009, a bill previously authored by former-Rep. Neil Abercrombie.
Immigration
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) issued the following statement today after sending a letter to Janet Napolitano, the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the ongoing challenges associated with the Compact of Free Association (COFA) between the United States and the Federated States of Micronesia
America needs comprehensive immigration reform; it is critical to our nation's future. But it is simply unrealistic to believe that we can fix the problem by amending the Constitution.
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) sent a letter today to His Excellency Benigno Aquino, the President of the Philippines, inviting him to visit the State of Hawai‘i in September, when he is already scheduled to visit the United States.
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) issued the following statement after signing on as an original co-sponsor to H.R. 5658, the “Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership (SKIL) Act,” a bill that would make it easier to attract and keep the best minds from around the world
Korea
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) introduced a resolution today condemning North Korea for detaining a South Korean vessel over the weekend as well as firing artillery off its western coast today.
Micronesia
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) issued the following statement today after sending a letter to Janet Napolitano, the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the ongoing challenges associated with the Compact of Free Association (COFA) between the United States and the Federated States of Micronesia
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) appeared on KITV-4 this morning to discuss his vote this past week as well as his legislative priorities in Congress
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01), met with H.E. Yosiwo P. George, the Ambassador to the United States from the Federated States of Micronesia and other Micronesian Embassy officials
Military and Veterans
War is never easy and rarely follows neat election schedules. Winning in Iraq is a major accomplishment and we must now follow through in Afghanistan.
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) introduced a resolution today condemning North Korea for detaining a South Korean vessel over the weekend as well as firing artillery off its western coast today.
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) gave the following speech from the floor of the U.S. House today during consideration of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after the majority in Congress failed to fund American troops in harm’s way
Congressman Charles Djou (HI-01) released the following statement regarding the decision to relieve General Stanley McChrystal of command in Afghanistan and replace him with General David Petraeus
Congressman Charles Djou (HI-01) issued the following statement today on the occasion of the 235th birthday of the United States Army and Flag Day
Congressman Charles Djou (HI-01) today released the following statement regarding Memorial Day
Congressman Charles Djou gave the following speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives urging the immediate passage of the free trade agreement with the Republic of Korea because doing so would not only create jobs in Hawai'i and around the country, but it would also support an important ally
Native Hawaiian
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) has signed onto H.R. 709, the “Hawaiian Homeownership Opportunity Act of 2009, a bill previously authored by former-Rep. Neil Abercrombie.
Philippines
Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) sent a letter today to His Excellency Benigno Aquino, the President of the Philippines, inviting him to visit the State of Hawai‘i in September, when he is already scheduled to visit the United States.
