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  1. Diane Black
    20 hours ago via mobile
    '"The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.'" Luke 2:10-11

    Eternally grateful for the greatest gift of all. Joy to the world, the Christ is born! Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!!
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    • Ray Oaks
      The State Department’s Independent Report on Itself by Itself is published 12/18/12! It is like having the fox to do a report on who ate the chickens; the truth is hidden by the fox! What a waste of time & money, nothing is said that was not already known. No one held responsible, really 4 dead because President Obama’s administration did not care about security in a very dangerous country. It’s amazing they only found the Ambassador at fault for security failure, wow I guess he did not yell loud enough when begging for more security, reporting that he was a target & risk of attack was extreme! Who ordered the removal of the American security forces in August? If it was budget restraints why did the state department buy a fleet of Volts, battery operated style cars, at 40K each during the last four years? Who gave the order to have Libyan security forces contracted to guard the Consular, US territory; why did they not have Marines guarding the Embassy’s Consular, since the Ambassador was residing in Benghazi? The Ambassador was on a mission to meet with dignitaries, tasked by State Department as his purpose for being in Benghazi during the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001; knowing that the risks were extremely high due to reports of a growing terrorist threat because of many terrorist camps were forming within Benghazi. What a scandal, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton & Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has the blood of 4 Americans stained into their hands forever; they must be forced to resign in disgrace, forever removed from holding any position in government; their political life has ended if they do not testify under oath to vindicate their guilt of allowing the murders to happen, the truth must be demanded. Mrs. Clinton’s comment “I am fully responsible for the state department” she must be held responsible for the breach in security because the order must have come from her to reduce the American security forces; but who ordered her? Why did she make such a tragic decision of putting Libyans in charge of security? Mr. Panetta when asked why the military was not ordered immediately into Benghazi, his comment was “it was too dangerous” what a stupid statement; protecting American lives is too dangerous? Why did he order forces ready to deploy; to stand down? Why did it take over 8 hours to order extraction of US citizens from Benghazi? When did he receive orders from President Obama to deploy military forces? Susan Rice must be held responsible for intentionally misleading the American people; there is no excuse for her going on five news channels with the lies to deceive the media into broadcasting their cover-up story of the mishandling of Benghazi attacks by the Administration. Susan Rice must be forced to resign as United Nation Ambassador, she has proven herself incapable to be honest to the American people and she must now be fired or resign. She is not an honest person, she should never be appointed to any Federal Government position again! What is President Obama hiding? Why hasn’t President Obama willingly told what his actions were during the attacks? Why does he keep hiding behind an investigation in progress; it is his actions, he needs to respond to, right? Was he watching the attacks in the Situation Room? As Commander in Chief, he should have been watching, so if he did not watch; why not? Why did he send Susan Rice to tell her story, was it because of the election; did he need a cover-up story? He said he “ordered his security council to do what ever is needed to save lives“, why did he not order the Defense Secretary to take military action instead? Why won’t President Obama answer questions to those citizens, unwilling to just accept his story; blindly? President Obama must hold a press conference on Benghazi massacre; he must answer real questions about his actions, the timeliness of his orders & the reasons he allowed 4-Americans be murdered on his watch as President & Commander in Chief? President Obama has failed to vindicate himself by his silence! Why did it take over 8 hours for orders to be given for removal of personnel in Benghazi? Why was anti-terrorist teams told to stand down? Why rapid response Marine teams were not ordered in route within the first hour of the attacks, aircraft was standing by? Why is his Administration unwilling to vindicate themselves by being honest to the public & volunteering to appear in front of Congress to tell what they know about all the events before, during and after attacks while under oath? It is almost 4 months now since the Benghazi massacre by terrorists occurred September 11, 2012; it is beyond the time to clear up all the unanswered questions. The only requests for resignations are of those telling the truth about the State Department’s security policies in Benghazi, is it retaliation by Administration because they told Congress under oath; the truth of the failure to protect the Consular? President Obama has failed the American people by avoiding answering questions about his activities during the attacks, he knows the answers, a FBI investigation is not needed; only the truth to be told by him! Why was 4 Americans allowed to be murdered over a period of seven hours of attacks, last one killed while holding a target beam on the mortar site so aircraft could destroy but no attack aircraft deployed! Hours of requests for help went unanswered; hours passed without any military response to protect & defend US territory; a severe breach in National Security goes unanswered, how many more will die because of sensitive information taken during a spontaneous demonstration according to the Administration‘s attempt to minimize the attacks by terrorists! Why is Harry Reid blocking Congress from getting truth from the various departments’ senior personnel and the Administration? He knows a joint committee of congress, house & senate hearings is needed to bring out the truth about Benghazi massacre, just like they had during Watergate & Contra hearings. What has the Whitehouse told him about Benghazi to cause his need for protecting President Obama; joining in on the cover-up, after the fact of any mishandling of Benghazi by his obstruction? Where is the outrage of all the American People - four are dead because no help was given, their pleas went unanswered by President Obama‘s Administration? Whether you are Democrat, Republican, Independent or Libertarian; I know you have a love of country too! I know you want the truth too! No political party can be allowed to cover-up a tragedy such as the Benghazi massacre by their silence; forever hiding the truth?
      11 hours ago
    • Fred Markich
      pllease donot vote on anthing that would limit our gun rigths we have fought to hard to get them
      16 hours ago
    • Marc Bills
      Members of Congress had better find a way to keep unemployment benefits going. That has been my source of unemployment since March this year. Otherwise please come up with another plan for my daughter and I to survive. And other struggling Single Parents. People have not because they ask not. I'm asking. Rich people shouldn't be forced to help people. Lately it seems as they do. I wish I was wealthy and could help people.
      19 hours ago
    • Bruce W Austin
      I just recieved your auto-email. If you really wanted happy holidays... COMPROMISE! climb down off your high horse and do the right(correct) thing. raise taxes and if you want to cut "entitlements" cut corporate welfare. they can afford it much more than poor folks. if you refuse to do what most americans want... you owe us about two years pay. if you try one more time to repeal obama-care, you should drop the insurance we are providing on our dime. you neither need our insurance or your pay check. you have not earned them. you OWE us!! do what we sent you there to do!! then we will have happy holidays. Come on diane......... we are STILL waiting.
      Monday at 10:03am
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    December 21
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  5. Diane Black
    December 20
    Friends, please SHARE this post if you want the President to stop the rhetoric and cut spending!
    Photo: Friends, please SHARE this post if you want the President to stop the rhetoric and cut spending!
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    December 20
    12 days until we reach the fiscal cliff! I talked with Lou Dobbs last night on Fox Business about what needs to be done to avert the fiscal cliff. While the President slow-walks America to the edge of the fiscal cliff, we must continue to do everything we can to protect American families, our economy, and our national security. SHARE & "LIKE" this post if you want Congress and the President to stop the tax hike and cut spending!
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    December 19
    Great idea: 26 for 26 run in Nashville this Saturday. All proceeds will be donated to the families of the lost in Newtown, Connecticut. Race starts at 8am from the Nashville Running Company. Check out their facebook event page to learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/206120006191196
    26.4.26 Run
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    December 19
    The Little Sisters of the Poor, a Catholic organization which takes care of elderly patients around the world, may have to leave the United States if forced to comply with Obamacare’s new regulations. Obamacare forces many religious institutions to either violate their conscience, violate the law, or pay a huge tax. The costs may be too much for the Sisters to bear. Other countries which the Little Sisters have been forced to leave because of religious intolerance? China and Myanmar. Friends, please SHARE & "LIKE" this post to spread the word and help in the fight to preserve religious liberty in America!
    Obamacare could drive Little Sisters of the Poor out of the US
    dailycaller.com
    A religious order of nuns is concerned about its future presence in the United States because of Obamacare's impact on its charitable operations. The Little Sisters of the Poor told The Daily Caller t
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  9. Diane Black
    December 18
    Meet Parker he'll be moderating my teletown hall tonight at 7pm CT on fiscal cliff. Hope you can join! Call in: 877-229-8493 Pass code: 18578
    Photo: Meet Parker he'll be moderating my teletown hall tonight at 7pm CT on fiscal cliff. Hope you can join! Call in: 877-229-8493 Pass code: 18578
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    December 18
    DID YOU KNOW: US tax code is 3,939,937 words, 7 times as long as War & Peace! Our complex tax system is one of the most expensive in the world, costing the American economy $228.4 billion and 6.38 billion hours per year. SHARE & "LIKE" this post if you agree that we need to make the tax code flatter, fairer and simpler through pro-growth tax reform.
    National Taxpayers Union: U.S. Tax Complexity Is Civil Liberties Crisis
    bit.ly
    America's oldest grassroots taxpayer organization working for lower taxes, smaller government, accountability from public officials, and economic freedom at all levels by advocating reform of the tax code, less wasteful spending, the adoption of constitutional provisions -- such as TABOR, the BBA, a...
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  11. Diane Black
    December 17
    Today marks the Wright Brothers' first flight in history - celebrating 109 years of American innovation in aviation. Great reminder of why America's entrepreneurial spirit and drive to innovate is so important.
    Photo: Today marks the Wright Brothers' first flight in history - celebrating 109 years of American innovation in aviation. Great reminder of why America's entrepreneurial spirit and drive to innovate is so important.
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  12. Diane Black
    December 14
    I also offer my condolences and prayers for the children and other loved ones of Martoiya Lang, the Memphis police officer, who died today in the line of duty, and to William Vromah, the officer with her who was wounded but now thankfully is in stable condition.
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  13. Diane Black
    December 14
    My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, children and families who have been affected by today's tragic events in Connecticut. As a mother and grandmother, my heart breaks for them. May God be with the Sandy Hook Elementary community. The flags over the United States Capitol now fly at half-staff in honor of the victims of this tragedy.
    Photo: My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, children and families who have been affected by today's tragic events in Connecticut. As a mother and grandmother, my heart breaks for them. May God be with the Sandy Hook Elementary community. The flags over the United States Capitol now fly at half-staff in honor of the victims of this tragedy.
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    December 14
    In February 2009, President Obama promised to cut the deficit in half by the end of his first term, but on his watch he has added nearly $6 trillion to our national debt and more than 23 million Americans are still struggling to find work. SHARE & "LIKE" this post if you believe that chasing higher spending with higher taxes is NOT the solution to our fiscal or economic problems.
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  15. Diane Black
    December 13
    The chart below – prepared by Chairman Paul Ryan and the House Budget Committee – shows what happens to projected levels of tax revenue (green) if President Obama’s tax increases kick in (blue), and compares that with recent and projected spending levels (red). As the chart clearly shows, we MUST address our spending problem in order to avert the fiscal cliff and prevent a debt crisis. SHARE & "LIKE" this post to help spread the message that spending is the problem!
    Photo: The chart below – prepared by Chairman Paul Ryan and the House Budget Committee – shows what happens to projected levels of tax revenue (green) if President Obama’s tax increases kick in (blue), and compares that with recent and projected spending levels (red). As the chart clearly shows, we MUST address our spending problem in order to avert the fiscal cliff and prevent a debt crisis. SHARE & "LIKE" this post to help spread the message that spending is the problem!
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    December 12
    180 ECONOMISTS OPPOSE TAX HIKE: 180 economists, including a former Director of the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office and a former Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, sent a letter to Congress today saying that increasing taxes as part of a deal on the so-called fiscal cliff, “would likely slow or reverse our nation’s fragile economic recovery and undermine long-term growth.” Rather than raising taxes, we need to focus on cutting spending and putting America back on a fiscally sustainable and prosperous path.
    180 economists oppose tax hike - Katie Glueck
    www.politico.com
    A letter signed by 180 economists opposed to tax increases as part of a fiscal cliff deal will be delivered to Congress on Wednesday, according to a national anti-tax group. The letter argues that hiking tax rates would have a “significant, negative impact on the economy” and is slated t...
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    December 11
    In Case You Missed It: News Channel 4 did a great story about the "Rally Point" event hosted for middle Tennessee veterans last week. It was a very effective way to get the word out to veterans and their families about the resources and opportunities available in their community. We look forward to hosting more of these kind of events throughout the 6th District.
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    December 11
    Today, another state is expected to give individuals the right not to join a union. President Obama and union activists want voters to believe that right-to-work laws somehow deny union organizing rights and ban collective bargaining. However, that is completely divorced from reality.

    As we have seen firsthand in Tennessee and the other 22 right-to-work states, right-to-work merely allows individual workers to decide for themselves if they want to join a union. Also, WSJ points out, "of the 10 states with the highest rate of personal income growth, eight have right-to-work laws."

    SHARE & "LIKE" this post if you believe right-to-work laws empower workers and lead to greater economic opportunity and job creation.
    Worker Liberation in Michigan
    online.wsj.com
    The Wall Street Journal writes that another state gives individuals the right not to join a union.
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    December 10
    My statement on Governor Haslam's decision not to implement a government-run "state based exchange:"

    “With the Democrats still in control of Washington, we need bold leadership from governors and state legislatures across the country as we...ll as aggressive oversight and an unwavering commitment from the Republican lead House to roll back the president’s disastrous health care law. Governor Haslam’s decision today underscores the unavoidable challenges that he and other Governors, state legislators, employers and consumers are facing as they seek to navigate massive new government bureaucracy, regulations and ongoing uncertainty caused by this law.

    “Since my days in the Tennessee legislature, I have fought against both a state and federal takeover of health care, and I will continue to lead the charge in the U.S. House of Representatives to fully repeal Obamacare. As a nurse for more than 40 years, I believe that in order to truly make health care more affordable and accessible, we must advance patient-centered, market-based reforms.”    See More
    Black’s Statement on Governor Haslam’s Decision Not to Implement a “State Based Exchange” | Congress
    black.house.gov
    GALLATIN, TN – Congressman Diane Black (R-TN) today released the following statement on Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam’s decision not to implement a government-run “state based exchange” under the president’s health care law:
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    December 10
    Associated Press reports today about a hidden insurance fee in Obamacare regulation that will be passed on to consumers: "Based on figures provided in the regulation, employer and individual health plans covering an estimated 190 million Americans could owe the per-person fee." SHARE & "LIKE" this post if you believe that this is yet another example of how Obamacare burdens the middle class.
    Surprise: New insurance fee in health overhaul law
    yhoo.it
    Your medical plan is facing an unexpected expense, so you probably are, too. It's a new, $63-per-head fee to cushion the cost of covering people with pre-existing conditions under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
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  22. Diane Black
    December 7
    I had a great time today meeting with local veterans at “Rally Point,” a free event at the Gallatin Civic Center that connected veterans and their families with services and resources in their community, such as VA claim assistance, vocational rehabilitation, education, employment, mental health, housing and business loans. My office along with the offices of Senators Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander, as well as Sumner County Executive Anthony Holt, Gallatin City Mayor Jo Ann G...raves, the Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs and the Gallatin Civic Center, all helped to host this very successful event. As a mother, wife and daughter of servicemen, I believe that our brave military men and women - both those who have served and continue to serve – deserve the utmost respect. It was an honor to be able to thank some of them in person today for their heroic service to our nation.See More
    Photo: I had a great time today meeting with local veterans at “Rally Point,” a free event at the Gallatin Civic Center that connected veterans and their families with services and resources in their community, such as VA claim assistance, vocational rehabilitation, education, employment, mental health, housing and business loans. My office along with the offices of Senators Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander, as well as Sumner County Executive Anthony Holt, Gallatin City Mayor Jo Ann Graves, the Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs and the Gallatin Civic Center, all helped to host this very successful event. As a mother, wife and daughter of servicemen, I believe that our brave military men and women - both those who have served and continue to serve – deserve the utmost respect. It was an honor to be able to thank some of them in person today for their heroic service to our nation.
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  23. Diane Black
    December 7
    December 7, 1941 - "a day which will live in infamy.” God bless the men and women who lost their lives in Pearl Harbor 71 years ago today. Thank you to all our veterans for their service and sacrifice.
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    December 6
    Check out the House Small Business Committee's "open mic".... Small businesses owners shared how raising their tax rates will slow growth and hurt their ability to hire new workers. With more than 23 million Americans struggling for work, leaders in Washington should not be doing anything that makes it harder for the unemployed to get back to work.
    What Small Business Owners Are Saying About The Fiscal Cliff | House Small Business Committee
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    While the President and Congressional Republicans negotiate a plan to avoid the Fiscal Cliff, small business owners shared their opinions on the President’s proposal to raise taxes on income above $250,000 through the Committee’s interactive website, “Small Biz Open Mic.” There are about 31 million ...
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    December 4
    In Case You Missed It: I talked with Shannon Bream on Fox News about addressing the drivers of our debt. The actual liabilities of the federal government—including Social Security, Medicare, and federal employees' future retirement benefits...—already exceed $86.8 trillion, or 550% of GDP. LIKE & "SHARE" this post if you believe our entitlement programs are not only going bankrupt, they are on track to bankrupt our entire country, if reforms are not made in the very near future.See More
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    December 4
    History lesson for Pres. Obama: Clinton worked with GOP Congress, cut spending as a share of GDP and produced 4 balanced budgets. "LIKE" & SHARE this post if you think Washington has a spending problem, NOT a revenue problem.
    Obama Should Return To Clinton-Era Spending Levels
    bit.ly
    To avoid the fiscal cliff, President Obama should return to the spending levels and fiscal restraint of the Clinton era, not return to its tax rates.
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  27. Diane Black
    December 3
    I will be on Fox Business with Tracy Byrnes in a few minutes to discuss what I'm hearing from constituents about the fiscal cliff and what I think it will take to fix the problem. Tune in if you can!
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    December 3
    It is an honor to be selected as the next Vice Chair of the House GOP Doctors Caucus. I look forward to working with my fellow healthcare professionals to roll back the government takeover of our healthcare system. Obamacare is already incr...easing costs and long-term deficits while decreasing quality and choice. As a registered nurse for more than 40 years, I am fully committed to advancing patient-centered healthcare reforms focused on increasing affordability, access, and choice.See More
    GOP Doctors Caucus Names Rep. Black as Incoming Vice Chair | Congressman Diane Black
    black.house.gov
    GALLATIN, TN – The GOP Doctors Caucus announced that Rep. Diane Black, R.N., (TN-6) will serve as Vice Chair, a position previously held by Dr. Phil Roe, M.D., (TN-1) who will serve as the Caucus Co-Chair for the 113th Congress.
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