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- September 17, 2012:
Lincoln's Legacy and our Enduring Constitution
- It seems that in the last few years, America's thoughts are returning to that remarkable man and searching him for answers to the questions that now perplex us in our own times. …More
- September 13, 2012:
50 More Solyndras
- This bill ends the Title 17 loan guarantees that produced Solyndra and so many other alternate energy scams that cost working Americans hundreds of millions of dollars, while the politically connected perpetrators of these scams walked away as wealthy men and women. But this measure would still put taxpayers on the hook to loan out billions of dollars more to at least 50 additional shady alternative energy schemes that were submitted before January 1st. …More
- September 12, 2012:
Secret Courts and Warrantless Surveillance
- FISA allows the government to target foreign nationals and to intercept their communications with American citizens without a warrant as required by the Fourth Amendment. We're told not to worry - the law requires that irrelevant information collected in this matter be disregarded. Here's the problem: the enforcement of this provision is itself shrouded in secrecy …More
- August 13, 2012:
Lake Tahoe Summit
- I appreciate the invitation to speak today among these distinguished public officials about the future of Lake Tahoe, and I especially want to thank Sen. Heller for bringing us all together today for a candid discussion about the future of Lake Tahoe. When I visit with community groups here - not the politicians or the professional environmentalists, but the shopkeepers and employees who actually live and work here - their singular struggle is with a stagnating economy and a staggering unemployment rate hovering around 16 percent. …More
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Press Releases
- September 28, 2012:
MEK Statement
- The delisting of MEK as a terrorist organization recognizes the crucial role it is playing in opposition to the fascist regime of Iran. It is long overdue. …More
- May 9, 2012:
The Export-Import Boondoggle
- The Export-Import Bank dragoons American taxpayers into subsidizing loans to foreign companies, making it cheaper for them to buy products from politically-favored American companies which in turn use those products to compete against less-favored American companies. …More
- April 17, 2012:
Congressman McClintock to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Pollock Pines
- The town hall meeting will be held at the Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center, 2675 Sanders Drive, Pollock Pines. The meeting will begin at 6:00 PM. …More
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Columns
- August 7, 2012:
What Does the Sacramento Bee Fear from Open Debate?
- In its editorial ("Why Does Anyone Need a 100-Round Rifle Clip," August 5), the Bee notes that I "failed to respond" to its inquiries. The editorial amply demonstrates the reason: the Bee is notorious for stating one-sided political manifestos, listing its heroes and villains, and offering no opportunity for a balanced debate. In the event I am mistaken and the Bee actually welcomes a differing viewpoint, here is mine. …More
- August 19, 2011:
Cruise Control Act of 2011
- Federal spending has ballooned 28 percent during the Obama Presidency while the government has amassed more debt than it acquired from the first day... …More
- July 28, 2011:
Debt Crisis
- Column, Washington Times: Imagine a family that earns $50,000 a year but is spending more than $88,000 with a credit card balance of $330,000. The... …More
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