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  • A Wake Up Call for Governments Around the World
    Nov 29, 2010  - First Greece was granted a bailout by the European Union and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Now Ireland has been granted a massive bailout totaling $113 billion. Soon Portugal, Spain and Italy may line up to escape their dire financial straits. When will the perpetual bailouts end? Bloomber... More
  • Congress Must Avoid Raising the Debt Ceiling
    Nov 19, 2010  - The American people have given Republicans a second chance. On January 3rd we will take the Majority and face a difficult road ahead. We have many challenges to overcome including defunding and repealing Obamacare, ending the bailouts, and facing a harsh financial reality: our national debt has almo... More
  • America, the “Land of the Free Because of the Brave”
    Nov 11, 2010  - As we gather with friends, family and neighbors to remember veterans today, we are reminded how precious our freedom is.  November 11th is set aside to remember those who answered the call to protect and defend, but men and women across the world will continue to protect and defend us tomorrow,... More
  • Lame Duck Agenda
    Nov 8, 2010  - Finally the Democrat’s train of big spending and big government has been stopped in its tracks. Starting in January the majority can focus on reducing the debt, repealing Obamacare, and restoring limited government. But in the meantime, a dangerous agenda could be presented by the Democrats in the l... More
  • Bachmann Seeks Conference Chair Support from Colleagues
    Nov 8, 2010  - Last week Congresswoman Michele Bachmann announced she is seeking the position of House Republican Conference Chair. Below is the “Dear Colleague” letter she sent to fellow Republican representatives. November 3, 2010 Dear Republican Colleague, Yesterday Americans exercised their right at the bal... More
  • Reducing Our Massive National Debt
    Oct 26, 2010  - Our economy is suffocating under the massive weight of $13 trillion of debt. The interest on the national debt from fiscal year 2010 was $414 billion alone. As soon as Congress reconvenes, immediate focus must be given to easing our national debt. Under Speaker Nancy Pelosi, debt has grown $5 tr... More
  • Contracts Awarded to Afghanistan Taliban, Warlords and Spies Are Unacceptable
    Oct 8, 2010  - In the midst of war, the safety of our servicemen and women must not be taken for granted. But for operations in Afghanistan, 26,000 thousand military contractors are relied upon, most of whom are local Afghanis. Unlike our uniformed troops these civilians have not sworn to protect our nation, so it... More
  • Failed Policies Prohibit Job Growth
    Oct 8, 2010  - Today, the Labor Department released data showing 95,000 more jobs were lost, resulting in total unemployment for the month of September at 9.6 percent.  This means for the 14th month in a row unemployment is at or above 9.5 percent, a marker not seen since the 1930’s.  Additionally, yesterday’s pol... More
  • America Is an Inspiration
    Sep 28, 2010  - In a recent poll, only half of the country believes the American Dream still exists. With unemployment at 9.6% and the expiration of tax cuts looming, working hard to get ahead may seem impossible to some.  The American Dream isn’t an idea of yesteryear, but rather a pursuit that must be reaw... More
  • One Way to Restore Consumer Confidence
    Sep 28, 2010  - In data released today, the Consumer Confidence Index has dropped to 48.5, its lowest point since February. The National Bureau of Economic Research determined last week that the recession was over in June 2009, but Americans may not be so sure. The Associated Press reports on where the index — whi... More