For the first time since Ulysses S. Grant was president (1877) the United States is not ranked as the largest economy in the world. China now takes the number one spot, putting the United States in an unsavory second place. These rankings are based on the International Monetary Fund’s yearly report on the purchasing power …

Right now Americans all over the country are waiting in lines at Best Buy and Target for the infamous “Black Friday.” But another big shopping event of the year is tomorrow — Small Business Saturday. Every year the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday encourages Americans across the country to visit local businesses and “shop small.” And …

The middle class suffers more today than they did prior to the great recession — and Americans are definitely feeling the pressure. Jobs that were once substantial enough to sustain a middle class family now means even affording basic necessities is daily struggle. The problem? More people might be working, but wages aren’t growing — in fact they’re shrinking. …

WASHINGTON, DC – House Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement today after the House passed H.R. 4795, the Promoting New Manufacturing Act, sponsored by Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA). “As we advance jobs-focused solutions and embrace an all-of-the-above energy strategy, we will continue to help hardworking Americans reach new heights. By …

Recent reports have shown dropping unemployment numbers. It’s 5.8%, the lowest it’s been since 2007. But these numbers don’t tell the full story. The Administration has left an entire demographic out of their count and are only focusing on “positive” numbers. It’s time for a reality check. Long term unemployment, defined as individuals who have been …

“Let’s get these bills — among many, many others — to the President’s desk and signed into law. The time for leadership is now.” Republican Leadership Press Conference November 18, 2014 Participants: Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) Conference Vice Chair …

Like many Americans, I have been incredibly frustrated by the repeated and unnecessary delays in moving forward with the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. And while the Republican-led Congress has worked in a bipartisan capacity to pass legislation eight times to build the Keystone XL pipeline, the President and his allies in the U.S. …

President Obama seems to have some trouble listening to the American people. Last week, Americans told their leaders where they want the country to head  — and the message was pretty clear. Republican-led job creating initiatives like the Keystone XL Pipeline were at the top of the list. House Republicans wasted no time. This week, they’re discussing and voting …

In two years, the American people have changed their minds — a lot. A recent Gallup poll asked 828 Americans, “Who do you want to have more influence over the direction the nation takes in the next year — Barack Obama or the Republicans in Congress?” Their answer? Republicans in Congress. Fifty-three percent of Americans want Republicans to have …

Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) write about the tasks ahead, including reforming the tax code, redefining ‘full time’ as working 40 hours a week, and moving on the Keystone XL pipeline. “Now We Can Get Congress Going” Americans have entrusted Republicans with control of both the House and Senate. We are …