WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy announced the San Luis Obispo County recipients of the 22nd Congressional District of California Merit Award:

 

• Miss Jessica Bell - Atascadero High School
• Mr. Aaron Evans - Coastal Christian School
• Miss Molly Ann Sheplay - North County Christian School
• Mr. Brent Edelman - Paso Robles High School
• Miss Elva Bustamante - Shandon High School
• Miss Caroline Hottinger -Templeton High School

 

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(WASHINGTON, DC) - The CIA interrogation controversy is only the latest in a series of scandals under House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-CA) reign, and it's now time for the multiple ethics issues to be resolved, said House Republican Conference Secretary John Carter (R-TX) tonight during a series of floor speeches with fellow Congressmen Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Louie Gohmert (R-TX).

 

As we approach the summer season, we are reminded of the high energy costs that we endured just a year ago. It was a difficult time for many, as travel plans were shelved and budgets had to be cut in the face of historic gas prices. Since that time, another crisis has gripped our country. Our economy is in a deep recession and we have witnessed the unemployment rate in Indiana rise above an appalling 10 percent.

 

Yesterday, House Republican Whip Eric Cantor spoke to the World Affairs Council of Greater Richmond about the challenges confronting our country from abroad. Please find below his full remarks:

 

Thank you. It is an honor to be here.

The work of the World Affairs Council has always been important. But now, more than ever, the forum you provide for discussion and debate is essential.

 

Today our nation's gaze is focused almost entirely on the economy, and that is understandable. Growing unemployment in so many areas is on everybody's mind. Struggles with credit and housing, and the lack of business and consumer spending erode our sense of financial security and our national confidence.

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jerry Moran made the following statement today opposing the National Energy Tax Legislation recently introduced by Congressmen Henry Waxman and Edward Markey of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The Energy and Commerce Committee is considering the legislation this week.

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Republican Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) today issued the following statement to announce that former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has joined the National Council for a New America's (NCNA) panel of experts:

 

"I am thrilled to announce that Speaker Gingrich has joined the NCNA's panel of experts. Speaker Gingrich is a man of bold ideas and brings unparalleled expertise in creating real solutions designed to help Americans from all walks of life. As the NCNA continues to grow and develop, its leaders, working with a national panel of experts, will continue to make the case for common sense ideas, policies, and governance for all Americans through a series of forums and online events."

On Tuesday, I will meet with Jim Miller, Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services at USDA. This introductory meeting will be a chance to discuss the ongoing implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill and the new Administration's agriculture agenda. I also hope to share my views with Under Secretary Miller on how the cap-and-tax energy proposals would impact the agriculture community in the 19th Congressional District.

 

I look forward to meeting Under Secretary Miller and helping him to understand the importance of agriculture in the 19th Congressional District. I will keep you informed of the outcome of this meeting.

 

Cap and Tax Update

It has become a yearly drill: The Medicare and Social Security trustees sound a clear warning that, without reform, both of these programs will go bankrupt in the not-so-distant future. It has also become a yearly drill for those in Washington to respond to the alarm by hitting the snooze button.

 

This year's trustees' report makes clear the growing urgency of this problem -- especially with the effects of the recession -- and the severity of the repercussions should this avoidance habit continue. Highlights of the report include:

 

SOCIAL SECURITY

In just seven years, Social Security's benefit obligation will exceed its cash income from tax revenues, thus other programs will begin to be tapped for resources.

Washington -

Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) today issued the following statement on the Energy & Commerce Committee's consideration of legislation to establish a national energy tax on middle-class families and small businesses:

 

"It's disappointing that Democrats are barreling ahead with a national energy tax on anyone who drives a car, buys anything made in America, or dares to flip on a light switch. At a time when middle-class families and small businesses are struggling to make ends meet, particularly as gas prices spike heading into the summer driving season, it is unfathomable that some in Washington would force them to cough up even more by paying an unprecedented national energy tax.

 

On Sunday, the Richmond Times-Dispatch ran an editorial praising the National Council for a New America. Check out the editorial below:

 

"The National Council for a New America sounded like a good idea. Listen up: It is a good idea."

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Richmond Times-Dispatch
May 17, 2009

C-Span's Washington Journal

 

I appeared on C-Span's Washington Journal morning show this week. Washington Journal is a nationally televised show that invites guests to take calls from viewers from all over the United States. I was able to talk about my opposition to the possible transferring of detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Fort Leavenworth.

 

 

Washington, DC -- Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today joined a select group of three Republican leaders in developing a list of proposed federal budget cuts requested of House Republicans by President Barack Obama.

 

After proposing over $4 trillion in new federal spending and borrowing over half of next year's proposed budget, President Obama suggested that his administration would be willing to cut 0.0025 percent from federal spending.

 

Jordan said that such a cut amounted to someone making $50,000 per year, while putting an additional $37,500 on their credit card per year, cutting $2.19 from their annual spending.

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David Dreier (R-San Dimas, CA) voted this week to honor the contributions of our U.S. Military Forces and provide long overdue benefits to Merchant Mariners who served in World War II. Today, Dreier voted for H.Res. 377 to recognize the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces and their families on Armed Forces Day, May 16. On Wednesday, Dreier supported H.Con.Res. 84, to honor the goals of National Military Appreciation month, May 2009. On Tuesday, Dreier supported H.R. 23, the Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act. All three measures were approved unanimously.

 

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC) joined his colleagues in bipartisan support of H.R. 2346, the War Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009 (bill summary), to fund our ongoing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. After its passage, Congressman Brown made the following statement:

"The legislation passed today provides the funds necessary to support our warfighters' efforts as they continue to courageously defend us against our enemiesat home and abroad. In addition to base funding for military operations, H.R. 2346 specifically provides funding for additional C-17 aircraft and Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAP), both of which are essential for victory in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Today Congressman Tim Murphy (R-Pennsylvania) introduced bipartisan legislation --

 

The Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2009, H.R. 2378 -- with Congressman Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) to protect U.S. industries and manufacturers from foreign currency misalignment.

CONGRESSMAN ADERHOLT OBJECTS TO MISSLE DEFENSE AGENCY STOP WORK ORDER

U.S. Congressman Pat Tiberi (R-OH) today applauds the IRS announcement of a fix for the millions of pension recipients that would have received a higher than expected tax bill due to an unexpected result of the implementation of President Barack Obama's Making Work Pay Tax Credit.

 

Washington, DC -- Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) hailed House passage of a supplemental defense spending bill for Fiscal Year 2009 that includes a major boost in funding he requested for work performed at Lima's Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC).

 

"This is great news both for our troops and for the men and women at JSMC who provide the military with the equipment it needs to defend our nation," Jordan said.

 

The bill, which passed the House on a vote of 368 to 60 today, provides additional funding for Department of Defense and Department of State operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

(WASHINGTON) - Congressmen Lamar Smith (TX-21) and Ciro Rodriguez (TX-23) today announced that $108 million for construction at Fort Sam Houston and Fort Bliss was included in H.R. 2346, the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009, which passed the House by a vote of 368-60. The bill appropriates $81.3 billion for the ongoing war and intelligence operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and $15.4 billion for military construction, foreign assistance, flu pandemic preparedness and other items.

 

U.S. Rep. Bob Inglis (R-SC) will jump with the six-man parachute demonstration team of the 101st Airborne "Screaming Eagles" Saturday at 3 p.m., as part of the Armed Forces Day focus on the skill and courage of the men and women in uniform.

 

"It is just amazing the training that the men and women of the armed forces have and the skill with which they do their jobs," Inglis said.

 

Inglis learned about the opportunity when he met team member Sgt. Maxwell Ramsey after a jump at North Greenville College. Inglis will be securely harnessed to team leader Sgt. 1st Class Larry Jarrett during the jump as Ramsey flies nearby.