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Reflecting on Congressional Actions
Dec 21, 2007 - As we celebrate Christmas and look forward to the New Year, reflecting on what’s been accomplished in Congress may not sound like the best way to welcome the holidays. But in the rush to finish business before the end of 2007, we did some things to help you and also prevented actions that woul... More
Coldwater, Versailles High Schools Named Among Best in the Country by U.S. News & World Report
Dec 19, 2007 - Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) today congratulated Coldwater High School in Mercer County and Versailles High School in Darke County for being named among the best public high schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Both schools earned Bronze Medals. “This is a great h... More
Boehner: House Passes Republican SCHIP Extension Without Harmful Medicare Cuts
Dec 19, 2007 - Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) issued the following statement after the House voted to extend the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) through March 2009, sending the measure to President Bush for his signature:“The bill passed by the House today is modeled on Republican legi... More
Boehner: Republicans Ensure 23 Million Americans Will Not Face Massive Tax Hike
Dec 19, 2007 - Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) today hailed long-awaited House passage of legislation to protect 23 million taxpayers from unnecessarily paying the alternative minimum tax (AMT) next year. Boehner released the following statement:“Preventing this massive tax hike is a key – and long... More
Troop Funding Bill Fulfills Our Commitment to Americans Sent Into Harm’s Way
Dec 19, 2007 - Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) today issued the following statement after House approval of a supplemental funding measure for troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan:“Our chief responsibility is to ensure our Armed Forces are given the tools, resources, and financial backing they need to... More
Compensated Work Therapy Benefits for Veterans Now Tax-Free
Dec 18, 2007 - Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) today announced that the IRS will no longer collect taxes on payments under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Compensated Work Therapy program. Disabled veterans who paid taxes on these benefits for the past three years may claim refunds. Veterans ... More
Boehner Nominates 19 Students to U.S. Service Academies
Dec 17, 2007 - Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) is proud to announce that he will nominate 19 students from Ohio’s 8th District for appointments to the nation’s service academies. “These 19 young men and women represent some of our finest students, and I’m pleased to nominate them to the nation’s servi... More
ASK BOEHNER: Help for At-Risk Homeowners, New Passport Rules
Dec 14, 2007 - I occasionally use this column to answer questions from 8th District constituents. You may submit questions to askboehner@mail.house.gov. My office is available to help constituents and you will find contact information at the end of this column. I got a letter from a group call... More
Statement Supporting FY 2008 Department of Defense Authorization Bill
Dec 12, 2007 - Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) issued the following statement supporting the FY 2008 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 1585): “Our troops fighting to keep America safe and win the Global War on Terror deserve our full support as well as every available resource to carry out thei... More
Boehner: Only House Democratic Leaders Stand in the Way of Protecting 23 Million Taxpayers from a Massive Tax Hike
Dec 7, 2007 - Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) today called for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) to immediately schedule a vote on legislation to protect 23 million taxpayers from unnecessarily paying the alternative minimum tax (AMT) next year. Tonight, the Senate... More