Mar 3, 2011

ICYMI: Republican McCarthy Says U.S. Budget Will Tackle Entitlements

Republican McCarthy Says U.S. Budget Will Tackle Entitlements Bloomberg By Lisa Lerer March 3, 2011 U.S. Representative Kevin McCarthy, third-ranking Republican in the House, places politicians in two camps, “thermometers” and “thermostats.” He says President Barack Obama is playing “thermometer” to Republicans. “He’s letting everything take its course, and he’s just standing out, telling you…

Mar 2, 2011

McCarthy Statement on Senate Passage of Short-Term CR

Washington, D.C. – House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) released the following statement regarding the Senate passage of the short-term continuing resolution: “I am pleased Senate Democrats have finally realized that locking in the massive spending increases they put in place during the last four years is not an acceptable or credible way to address…

Mar 2, 2011

Senate Democrats Turn On White House’s Budget Leadership

After yesterday’s passage of the short-term CR, House Republicans have now sent two funding resolutions, including a long-term CR, to the Senate. But you wouldn’t know it listening to House Democrats complain yesterday about short-term budgeting. When searching for whom to blame, House Democrats should have pointed their fingers at their Senate colleagues, who were…

Feb 17, 2011

Whip McCarthy Statement on 2nd Anniversary of Failed Stimulus

Washington, D.C. – House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) released the following statement regarding the second anniversary of the failed stimulus: “Two years ago today President Obama signed into law a massive $814 billion stimulus bill in Denver, Colorado. During the ceremony the President said to the American people, “We have begun the essential work…

Feb 14, 2011

McCarthy: President’s Budget Spends, Taxes and Borrows Too Much

Washington, D.C. – House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s FY2012 budget request: “President Obama’s budget spends too much, taxes too much and borrows too much. While American families struggle to live within their means during these challenging times, the President’s proposed budget makes it clear he…

Feb 14, 2011

McCarthy: President’s Budget Spends, Taxes and Borrows Too Much

Washington, D.C. – House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s FY2012 budget request: “President Obama’s budget spends too much, taxes too much and borrows too much. While American families struggle to live within their means during these challenging times, the President’s proposed budget makes it clear he…

Jan 8, 2011

McCarthy Statement on Congresswoman Giffords

House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) released the following statement on the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) and members of her staff today: “The attacks on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, members of her staff, and others are absolutely appalling. This event is horrific and acts of such violence cannot be tolerated in our society. Judy…

Jan 4, 2011

McCarthy Names Peter Roskam as Chief Deputy Whip

Washington, D.C. – Majority Whip-designate Kevin McCarthy named Rep. Peter Roskam (IL-06) to serve as the Chief Deputy Whip for the 112th Congress. McCarthy issued the following statement regarding the appointment: “My good friend Peter Roskam is a bold leader whose fresh ideas will continue to help energize the Republican Party as we move forward…

Jan 4, 2011

McCarthy Names Peter Roskam as Chief Deputy Whip

Majority Whip-designate Kevin McCarthy named Rep. Peter Roskam (IL-06) to serve as the Chief Deputy Whip for the 112th Congress. McCarthy issued the following statement regarding the appointment: “My good friend Peter Roskam is a bold leader whose fresh ideas will continue to help energize the Republican Party as we move forward in the Majority.…