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Guthrie: House Bill Protects Workers, Taxpayers
Congressman Guthrie announced Tuesday, December 13, 2011, the House passed H.R. 3630, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011.The legislation would extend the payroll tax holiday, extend and reform the unemployment insurance program and protect Medicare beneficiaries’ access to physicians.

Guthrie Applauds House Efforts to Rein in Burdensome Regulations
Congressman Guthrie announced Wednesday, December 7, 2011, the House passed H.R. 10, Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act.

Guthrie votes to stop over-regulation
Congressman Guthrie voted in favor of two bipartisan pieces of legislation aimed at addressing excessive regulatory burdens on job creators - H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 and H.R. 2681, the Cement

Guthrie Named "Taxpayer Hero" By Citizens Group
Congressman Guthrie was named a “Taxpayer Hero” by the Council of Citizens Against Government Waste. The group says they have examined the congressional voting record for the second session of the 111th Congress and judged that Congressman Guthrie has stood up for American taxpayers on key issues.

Guthrie votes to expose job losses from EPA regulations
Congressman Guthrie voted in favor of H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts to the Nation (TRAIN) Act, Friday, September 23, 2011. This bipartisan legislation would require an inter-agency committee to analyze the economic impacts of certain environmental regulations on American manufacturing, global competitiveness, energy prices and jobs.

Guthrie on Debt Limit Deal
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) released the following statement Monday, August 1, 2011, on S. 365 - the agreement between the House and Senate that will reduce the deficit and avoid default. Congressman Guthrie voted in favor of the legislation.

Guthrie opposes Reid bill, supports plans to cut spending
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) released the following statement Saturday, July 30, 2011, after the House voted down Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s debt limit proposal. Congressman Guthrie voted against the legislation.

Guthrie votes to cut spending, avoid looming default
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) released the following statement Friday, July 29, 2011, on the Budget Control Act of 2011, after it passed the House. Congressman Guthrie voted in favor of the legislation.

Guthrie votes in favor of Cut, Cap and Balance Act
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) released the following statement Tuesday, July 19, 2011, on H.R. 2560 - Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011, after it passed the House. Congressman Guthrie voted in favor of the legislation.

Guthrie Opposes Debt Limit Increase Without Major Spending Cuts
"It is absolutely unacceptable for Congress to vote to increase the national debt without including binding, immediate, and far-reaching spending reductions.”

Guthrie supports budget deal, largest cut in federal spending ever
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) released the following statement today, Saturday, April 9, 2011, on the House and Senate compromise resolution to fund the government through Thursday, April 14, 2011, and the longer-term bipartisan agreement on spending cuts.

Guthrie supports $6 billion in spending cuts
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) released the following statement Tuesday, March 15, 2011, after voting yes on H.J.Res. 48, the short-term Continuing Resolution, funding the government until April 8, 2011.

Returning America to responsible spending vital to our nation's future
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) released the following statement Saturday, February 19, 2011, after voting yes to H.R. 1, the Continuing Resolution, funding the government for the remaining months of Fiscal Year 2011.

Continuing the spending binge is not a viable option
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) released the following statement Monday, February 14, 2011, on President Obama’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2012.

Guthrie Statement on Final Passage of Economic Stimulus Package

Guthrie Statement on Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) Reform and Accountability Act

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Guthrie Speaks on House Floor about the Need to Focus on Jobs