Speaker's Blog
My Favorite Thanksgiving Recipe
November 25, 2014No matter what you make, or how you make it, Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours. It’s a beautiful thing that we have this day to reflect on how blessed we are to live in this great nation under God. Read More
President’s Unilateral Action Sets Stage for Another Surge of Illegal Immigration
November 25, 2014On Wednesday last week, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson delivered a blunt warning. “I’m concerned about the possibility of another rise in illegal migration,” he said, referring to the flood of unaccompanied minors that overwhelmed Border Patrol agents and caused a humanitarian crisis over the summer. Read More
Gold Medal Ceremony for WWII Civil Air Patrol Members Announced
November 25, 2014On Wednesday, December 10, 2014, leaders of the U.S. House and Senate will present a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of members of the Civil Air Patrol whose valor and dedication saved countless lives during World War II. Read More
Boehner Reappoints Gowdy to Head Benghazi Panel
November 24, 2014“Two years later, the American people still have far too many questions about what happened that night – and why. That’s why I will reappoint Rep. Trey Gowdy and the Republican members of the House Select Committee to investigate the events in Benghazi in the 114th Congress.” Read More
Speaker Boehner on Iran Nuclear Talks
November 24, 2014“At this point, all an extension does is leave open the possibility this administration will make additional concessions to an Iranian regime that has not agreed to abandon its nuclear weapons program." Read More