Rep. Duncan Op-ed: Obama Doesn't See Seriousness of Debt Crisis
Dec 8, 2012
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Just when Americans were hoping for some post-election relief from politics, this so-called “fiscal cliff” comes to the forefront just in time for the holidays. Like most political crises, this one didn’t start over night. The stances of the two parties are fairly clear: President Barack Obama...
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Rep. Graves Op-ed: The Regulatory Cliff Awaits
Dec 6, 2012
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As President Barack Obama’s first term ends and second begins, it is an opportune time to reflect on the cost and sheer volume of new red tape his administration has created; analyze its impact on small businesses, and prepare for what’s next. The Obama administration has pursued an active...
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Rep. Price Op-ed: House Republicans Stand by Taxpayers
Dec 6, 2012
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The New Year is steadily approaching, and with it, the “fiscal cliff.” If Congress and President Barack Obama take no action, taxes will rise on all Americans. And the only thing standing between your family and a devastating tax increase is House Republicans. House Republicans have worked in good...
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Reps. Franks and Crawford Lead Coalition Seeking Balanced Budget Amendment in Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
Dec 6, 2012
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Reps. Trent Franks and Rick Crawford led a coalition of House members urging House and Senate leaders to include a Balanced Budget Amendment as part of a deal to avert the so-called “fiscal cliff.” In a letter to House Speaker John Boehner, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader...
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Rep. DesJarlais Op-ed: State-Run Health Exchange Costly, Unpredictable
Dec 4, 2012
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Tennessee has until Dec. 14 to make a decision on whether to set up a state-run health insurance exchange. The Affordable Care Act forces states to choose between creating a state-run health insurance exchange or allowing the government to create a federally run insurance exchange. To date, 17...
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Rep. Gohmert Op-ed: The True Meaning of 'Fair Share'
Dec 3, 2012
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Since he first took office in 2008, President Barack Obama has been relentless in his cry for all Americans to pay their “fair share” of taxes, without ever once giving the specifics of a tax plan that would truly create a “fair share” tax system. Here’s a novel idea: let’s take the President at...
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Rep. Poe Op-ed: U.N. Should Butt Out of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Dec 3, 2012
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The United Nations last week voted overwhelmingly to recognize the Palestinian Authority as a nonmember observer state of the world body. The vote was not even close — 138 delegates in favor of the measure, nine against and 41 abstaining. Despite a cease-fire reached between Israel and Hamas, the...
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Rep. McKinley Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Opposing Carbon Tax on American Businesses and Families
Dec 3, 2012
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Rep. David McKinley introduced a resolution opposing a federal carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation which was similarly included in the Cap and Trade legislation of 2009. Rep. McKinley issued the following statement: "Given our current economic climate, this is the worst time to...
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Rep. Griffin Seeks Cosponsors for H.R. 6322, the Employee Paycheck Protection Act
Dec 3, 2012
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H.R. 6322, the Employee Paycheck Protection Act, supports hardworking American taxpayers. If enacted, this bill would codify into law the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Knox v. SEIU which requires non-union members to be exempted from paying union dues unless they opt in. Specifically, the decision...
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Rep. Hunter Op-ed: Secure the U.S.-Mexico Border First
Dec 1, 2012
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With the national election now in the rearview, talk of immigration reform is back. America’s immigration system is outdated and extraordinarily inefficient, but before Congress even considers debating a reform proposal of any kind, full attention must be given to strengthening security along the...
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