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  • REP. KINGSTON: THE STATE OF OUR UNION
    Jan 25, 2010  - The hard data shows that America is worse now than it was a year ago. Nearly four million Americans have lost their job in the past year, new home sales are down 9%, and nearly 70% of Americans think our country is headed in the wrong direction. There is no question that the policies of Barack Obama... More
  • KINGSTON OP/ED: ONE SIZE DOESN'T FIT ALL
    Aug 18, 2009  - At 17 percent of our economy - $2.4 trillion - America's health care system is larger than the gross domestic product of 200 countries including the United Kingdom, Canada and Russia. Changing our delivery system is an enormous task. The debate did not start with President Obama. Twelve years ago, R... More
  • LETTER: If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen
    Aug 17, 2009  - In response to this article in Saturday’s USA Today, Congressman Kingston penned this letter: Dear Editor: "If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen." Timid or arrogant Democrats who conveniently use the wrath of a few protestors to cancel town meetings should be reminded that these words... More
  • KINGSTON OP/ED: Who czar they?
    Jul 27, 2009  - By Congressman Jack Kingston, First District of Georgia In its day, czarist Russia had just 18 czars in 300 years. In just seven months, President Obama has nearly doubled that number. At this rate, we’ll have 272 czars by 2012. Who are these people and why are they necessary? Why do we need an Ener... More
  • ICYMI: Warrantless Waste of Valuable Time
    May 13, 2008  - We all know the scene. (Well, most of us over 30 know it) Charlie Brown runs confidently toward his friend Lucy, assured that this time, she will not pull the football away as he is about to kick. Inevitably he ends up on his back, humiliated and dejected -- tricked again! After the recent retroacti... More
  • SCHIP SHENANIGANS - Op Ed
    Oct 5, 2007  - SCHIP SHENANIGANS Congressman Jack Kingston In Washington, one thing you can always count on is that all legislation is passed for “the children, the seniors, the poor, the family, the environment, mama, and puppies.” Politicians are very altruistic with your money. That’s why Nancy Pelosi, when le... More
  • KINGSTON VOTES AGAINST DEMOCRAT IRAQ WAR SUPPLEMENTAL
    Mar 23, 2007  - Washington – U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA) issued the following statement after his vote on H.R. 1591 – the Iraq War Funding bill: “This is the most controversial bill I’ve voted on since I’ve been in Congress,” Kingston stated. “It sets arbitrary benchmarks and guidelines for ending U.S. involvem... More
  • CURING THE ADDICTION TO OIL
    Mar 6, 2006  - As President Bush said during his State of the Union address: America is dangerously addicted to oil. We consume nearly 21 million barrels of oil per day, everyday, and our appetite is increasing. Today, the American economy demands over 25 percent of global oil production while our known oil reser... More
  • Extremists have lost touch with local ideals
    Dec 5, 2005  - "Scoop" Jackson must be spinning in his grave. As a military hawk, the late Democratic senator would be shocked by his national party today. Enticed by fresh polling numbers and the rhetoric of Michael Moore and Cindy Sheehan, the far-left wing of the Democratic Party has sought to establish a new ... More