RSC Republican Study Committee

• Rep. Jordan Op-Ed: A Conservative Majority Dec 1, 2010  - By Congressman Jim Jordan Second chances are rare in life. They are even rarer in politics. When the American people soundly rejected the big government liberalism of President Obama and Speaker Pelosi at the polls, they cast a cautious eye on Republicans and gave us one more chance to do... More

• Rep. Paul Ryan & John Taylor Op-Ed: Refocus The Fed On Price Stability Instead Of Bailing Out Fiscal Policy Nov 30, 2010  - By Congressman Paul Ryan and John Taylor The Federal Reserve's recent announcement that it will purchase $600 billion in Treasury securities has ignited a firestorm of criticism, opening a much-needed debate over the central bank's proper role in economic policy decisions. We share the concerns... More

• Rep. Burton Seeks Cosponsors Expressing Condolences in the Aftermath of Typhoon Megi Which Struck the Philippine Islands and Taiwan in October Nov 29, 2010  - Rep. Burton seeks original cosponsors of a resolution expressing condolences for the tragedy in the aftermath of Typhoon Megi which struck the Philippine Islands and Taiwan this past October. The damage resulted in 31 deaths in the Philippines and 36 in... More

• Rep. Chaffetz Seeks Cosigners on Letter to National Mediation Board Requesting that Delta Flight Attendants’ NO Vote on Unionization be Sustained Nov 29, 2010  - Rep. Jason Chaffetz seeks cosigners for a letter to National Mediation Board (NMB) requesting NMB sustain the vote of Delta flight attendants against unionization. Delta flight attendants have voted against unionization three times in the past eight years, and the Association of Flight... More

• Rep. Royce Op-Ed: Consequences on the Korean Peninsula Nov 29, 2010  - By Congressman Ed Royce The Obama administration has labeled its North Korea policy "strategic patience," stressing that Pyongyang must make the first move to return to diplomatic negotiations. But after the revelations of a uranium-enrichment facility that can be used to fuel nuclear weapons... More

• Rep. Garrett Seeks Cosponsors for Bill to Abolish the Alternative Minimum Tax Nov 27, 2010  - Unless Congress acts before the end of the year, the number of people who will have to pay the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) will skyrocket from about 4.5 million taxpayers in 2009, to an estimated 27 million taxpayers in 2010.  While Congress has traditionally stepped in to pass an AMT "patch"... More

• Rep. Lamborn Op-Ed: House Republicans Tackle Earmarking Nov 27, 2010  - By Congressman Doug Lamborn In one of the first votes since the historic midterm elections, House Republicans voted to end earmarks. Although this vote, which I strongly supported, applies initially only to House Republicans, Democrats will be required to comply when the 112th Congress begins in... More

• Rep. Coffman Op-Ed: Reforming education; The Movie ‘Waiting for Superman’ Nov 25, 2010  - By Congressman Mike Coffman The film “Waiting for Superman,” directed by Davis Guggenheim and produced by Lesley Chilcott, is a documentary that analyzes the failures of American public education by following several students through the system. The documentary is a clear indictment of many of... More

• Rep. Olson Op-Ed: Ghailani Trial: Misguided and Dangerous Nov 23, 2010  - By Congressman Pete Olson When the administration announced its plans to try Guantanamo Bay (GTMO) detainees in federal civilian court instead of a military tribunal, the American public was assured by Attorney General Eric Holder that "failure is not an option." He was proven wrong last week... More

• Rep. Pitts Op-Ed: Federalism Can Make The Presidency Possible Nov 21, 2010  - By Congressman Joe Pitts The November 22 cover of Newsweek depicts President Obama as a many-armed Hindu deity holding up items representing his administration’s many priorities. The article, entitled “God of All Things,” details the many and increasing responsibilities of the chief... More

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