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If a camel is a horse designed by committee, I can’t imagine what a car designed by a committee of politicians will look like
Dec 12, 2008
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The talk from Main Street coffee shops to the halls of Congress is now dominated by how to “save” or bailout various industries in the American economy. Unfortunately, too much of this conversation is driven by a political need to do “something” regardless of whether that “something” will actually ...
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Congress Passes Financial Stabilization Package
Oct 3, 2008
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Madam Speaker,
Deciding how to vote on this issue has been among the most difficult votes I have cast in Congress. The economic condition and well-being of every American will be affected.
I continue to be uncomfortable with the degree of government intrusion into our economy that this bill would...
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Congress Fails to Pass Financial Stabilization Package
Sep 29, 2008
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WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman Mac Thornberry (R-Clarendon) today issued the following statement to the Speaker after H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, failed to pass the House by 23 votes:
Madam Speaker,
The issue before us is one of the most difficult decisions I have faced dur...
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Thornberry News Release on Lift of Offshore Drilling Moratorium
Sep 25, 2008
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mac Thornberry (R-Clarendon) today issued the following statement on the expiration of the 26-year-old ban on offshore drilling:
“There is no one solution to our energy crisis. While the lifting of this moratorium is an important step towards greater energy security, ...
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Thornberry Says Democrat Energy Legislation Does Nothing to Solve Energy Crisis
Sep 16, 2008
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WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman Mac Thornberry (R-Clarendon) today issued the following statement as Congress debates H.R. 6899, the Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, an omnibus energy bill developed by House Democrats.
Madam Speaker,
The approval ratings for Congre...
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Thornberry Joins Fellow Republicans For Impromptu House Session
Aug 5, 2008
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Washington, DC – Congressman Mac Thornberry today took to the floor of the House, joined by other Members of the House Republican Conference, to demand a vote on comprehensive domestic energy production legislation. “To leave and do nothing is just irresponsible to me. It is a major neglect of one...
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Thornberry Says Congress Should Stay In Until Energy Vote
Jul 31, 2008
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Washington, DC – Congressman Mac Thornberry today issued the following statement regarding H.Con.Res.398, the Resolution recessing Congress for the August congressional recess: “The Speaker’s refusal to keep Congress in session until we take action on a comprehensive energy bill is very disappointi...
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Final Order Announced In CRP Critical Feed Use Lawsuit
Jul 25, 2008
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Washington, DC – Congressman Mac Thornberry today provided the following comments on the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington’s Order entering a permanent injunction affecting the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) management of the Conservation Reserve Program’s ...
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Congressman Thornberry Speaks to the Heritage Foundation
Jul 22, 2008
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On July 22, Congressman Mac Thornberry gave keynote remarks about U.S. strategic communication and public diplomacy at the Heritage Foundation. The program titled “U.S. Strategic Communication and Public Diplomacy: A New Organization Needed?” was hosted by journalist and commenta...
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Stimulus Payment Information for Retirees, Veterans
Jul 21, 2008
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IRS Sending Stimulus Payment Information to Retirees, Veterans
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded qualifying retirees and veterans that it is not too late to file for an economic stimulus payment and announced it will send a second set of information packets to 5.2 million pe...
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