Policy Feature Issue: History of Debt Limit Increases
October 12, 2013
Since 1978, the debt limit has been raised fifty-three times.[1] Twenty-seven of these increases have been accompanied by additional legislative action.[2] Both Congress and the President have used debt limit extensions to extract policy concessions. Facts You Need to Know: Total federal debt subject to the debt limit is more than 100% of national GDP.[3] ...
GOP Leaders Demand Answers on Administration’s Attempt to Shut Down Louisiana Private School Choice Program
September 17, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Republican leaders today sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder expressing concerns about the Obama administration’s effort to shut down a successful private school choice program in Louisiana that is providing hope to students and families. Signed by House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA), Majority Whip ...
McMorris Rodgers Statement on the Inauguration of President Barack Obama
January 21, 2013
WASHINGTON – House Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) today issued the following statement on the occasion of President Obama’s second inauguration: “House Republicans are eager to be responsible partners with the President during his second-term, working together to create new jobs at home and greater security abroad. “Yet, the President’s eloquent words must ...
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