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  • House Republican Plan Extends Current Payroll Tax Relief, Protects Social Security, Reforms and Extends Unemployment Insurance & Includes Key Jobs Initiatives
    Dec 9, 2011  - Next week, the GOP-led House of Representatives will vote on the Middle Class Tax Relief & Job Creation Act to help create thousands of new American jobs while helping Americans struggling with the consequences of President Obama’s failed economic policies. The bill extends current payroll tax relie... More
  • KINGSTON BILL WOULD REQUIRE DRUG SCREENING FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
    Dec 7, 2011  - At a series of listening sessions with business owners throughout the First District conducted earlier this year, Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) heard repeatedly about barriers to job creation. While he heard many of the issues he expected like overly burdensome regulations and the pervasive uncer... More
  • Jack backs legislation to protect taxpayers from European bailout
    Dec 5, 2011  - As the European debt crisis continues to expand, Jack has cosponsored legislation to make sure American taxpayers are not left footing the bill. He has cosponsored a bill first introduced by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rogers (R-WA) to prevent taxpayer dollars from being used to fund bailouts of European co... More
  • 25 House-Passed Jobs Bills Stuck in the Democratic-Run Senate
    Dec 5, 2011  - The House passed three more common-sense jobs bills last week, bringing the current number of jobs bills awaiting a vote in the Democratic-controlled Senate to 25. Each of these bills is focused on removing government barriers – excessive regulations, the threat of tax hikes, and ‘stimulus’ spending... More
  • The facts about horse slaughter
    Dec 2, 2011  - There has been a lot of attention to the fact that a recent appropriations bill ended a five year ban on the slaughter of horses in the United States. While we all love horses and their contribution to our culture, the ban let to unintended consequences and increased inhumane treatment of animals. C... More
  • Jack speaks in favor of balanced budget amendment
    Nov 18, 2011  - The House today is voting on a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. During debate, Jack spoke in favor of the amendment of which he has been a long time cosponsor. More
  • KINGSTON BILL WOULD PREVENT CHILD TAX CREDITS FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS
    Nov 16, 2011  - A bill introduced by Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) could save taxpayers billions by preventing illegal immigrants from claiming tax credits intended for American citizens and legal residents. Under current law, the Internal Revenue Service allows individuals filing with an Individual Tax Identifi... More
  • KINGSTON WORKS TO REFORM SEASONAL FARM LABOR SYSTEM
    Nov 16, 2011  - As one of the most ardent immigration reform supporters in the House, Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) has built a reputation for his efforts to secure the border and enforce the nation’s immigration laws. Having worked in agribusiness insurance before his election and now serving as Chairman of the... More
  • Emergency Alert System Test Tomorrow
    Nov 8, 2011  - Tomorrow at 2 p.m. eastern, the Federal Communications Commission and Federal Emergency Management Agency will conduct the first nationwide test of teh Emergency Alert System (EAS). The EAS ensures that the U.S. public is able receive critical and vital information in emergency situations. Alerting... More
  • Jack signs Christmas Cards for the troops
    Nov 2, 2011  - Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) signs Christmas Cards for members of the military serving overseas as part of the American Red Cross’ Holiday Mail for Heroes program. Starting this fall, the Red Cross is working to collect and distribute holiday cards to American service members, veterans and thei... More