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Five Principles of Legislation to Modernized Oversight of U.S. Financial Markets
Posted by: Congressman Vito Fossella (NY-13) (03-20-2008, 12:15 PM)
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As Chairman of the "Capital Markets, Economic and Information Security" Task Force under the House Republican Policy Committee, I am unveiling the five principles that will serve as the cornerstone of my legislation to reform the regulatory environment to enhance the competitiveness of the U.S. financial markets.
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Comments on Five-Year Anniversary of the Iraq War Commencement
Posted by: Congressman Stevan Pearce (NM-2) (03-19-2008, 04:07 PM)
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We have seen tremendous progress by the Iraqi people to form a secure and democratic country. I continue to view Iraq with cautious optimism, but it is undeniable that the violence has dropped dramatically due in large part to the skill and courage of our armed forces along with the counterinsurgency strategy known as the Surge. The United States has a vital national security interest in ensuring Iraq is a stable and valuable partner in the War on Terror. There has been significant progress toward that goal. As long as our military leaders believe we have role to play in that objective and it is achievable, we should continue to offer our support to the Iraqi people.
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Fifth Anniversary of the Iraq War
Posted by: Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) (03-19-2008, 03:24 PM)
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It has been five years since American and coalition forces brought down the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein – a man whose regime had murdered thousands of his own countrymen, threatened nations in the Middle East, and supported terrorist activities both in the region and around the world. The struggle to quell sectarian violence and defeat Al Qaeda in Iraq has been fraught with many roadblocks, but the courage and professionalism of our troops has continued to prevail.
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Kosovo's Freedom
Posted by: Congressman Scott Garrett (NJ-5) (02-20-2008, 05:05 PM)
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I applaud Kosovo for their historic step towards independence. It is my hope that the international community can join the United States and European Union in support of Kosovo’s recent call for sovereignty. The people of Kosovo should be recognized for their open commitment to freedom, opportunity and peace.
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Castro's decision to retire is a chance at Cuban democracy
Posted by: Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-2) (02-19-2008, 12:58 PM)
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For almost fifty years, Fidel Castro has ruled with an iron-fist as a communist dictator of the Cuban people. He has repressed their freedoms and stunted their economy. With reports that he may in fact resign as president, there is a window of opportunity for the Cuban people to begin building a free and democratic society that respects the rights of its people.
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Chairman McCotter on Meet the New Press
Posted by: Policy Committee Staff (02-19-2008, 11:44 AM)
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On Saturday, House Republican Policy Chairman Thaddeus McCotter was a guest on "Meet the New Press" radio program out of New Hampshire. The show is hosted by three bloggers, Doug Lambert, Skip Murphy, and Pat Hynes of http://granitegrok.com/
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The Proposed Mortgage Fix
Posted by: Congressman Scott Garrett (NJ) (02-13-2008, 02:36 PM)
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Today in Congress I raised my concerns with Secretary Paulson on the proposed mortgage plan. I have serious questions on the GSE limits and how this impacts the nation’s economy and the housing market. I wanted to quickly share with you the comments I made at today’s hearing and look forward to resolving this issue in Congress.
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The City of Berkeley and the Marines
Posted by: Congressman John Carter (TX-31) (02-12-2008, 04:44 PM)
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Recently, I reaffirmed my commitment to our men and women in uniform by cosponsoring two bills condemning the actions taken by the City of Berkeley, California against the United States Marines.
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Rep. Fossella Urges Congress to Reject New Tax on Futures Transactions
Posted by: Rep. Vito Fossella (NY-13) (02-12-2008, 11:59 AM)
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Last year, I was appointed Chairman of the "Capital Markets, Economic and Information Security" Task Force under the House Republican Policy Committee. Since the formation of the Task Force in June 2007, I have met with top officials of the financial services industry in Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Dallas and other cities.
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CPAC 2008: These Kids are Alright
Posted by: Congressman Thaddeus McCotter (MI-11 (02-11-2008, 11:08 AM)
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While appearing as a panelist at this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), I was heartened to see so many young conservatives in attendance.
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State of the Union Reaction
Posted by: Congressman Stevan Pearce (NM-2) (01-29-2008, 05:22 PM)
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The President has laid out several important initiatives that should be agreeable and achievable for Congress this year.
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State of the Union Reaction
Posted by: Congressman Scott Garrett (NJ-5) (01-29-2008, 05:20 PM)
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I am very encouraged by the President’s tough stand against wasteful spending in Washington. He pledged to veto any future spending bills that do not cut earmarks in half – building on the steps Republicans have proposed to rein in pork barrel spending. We simply must put an end to the addictive tax and spend mentality that has run amok here in Washington. I do, however, have serious concerns about some of the President’s new initiatives, particularly those that would expand federal reach into education policy. If we are truly interested in improving public education in America, we need to remove Washington bureaucrats from the equation and return the control and accountability to local communities where they can effectively meet the needs of local students, teachers, and parents.”
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Earmark Moratorium
Posted by: HRPC Staff (01-29-2008, 05:18 PM)
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Last Friday, House Republican leaders sent Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) a letter calling on her to join House Republicans in endorsing an immediate moratorium on earmarks and to appoint a bipartisan, bicameral joint committee to reform the earmark process and eliminate wasteful spending. The GOP leaders asked Speaker Pelosi to respond to the request by February 1, 2008 – the end of the House Democratic Caucus retreat. In the letter, House Republicans also outlined a series of earmark reform standards they will adopt immediately, including:
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State of the Union Reaction
Posted by: Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) (01-29-2008, 05:15 PM)
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President Bush outlined a strong agenda for the upcoming year. He made clear that our nation faces many challenges, and that we must address these difficulties in a bipartisan manner.
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Bonus Depreciation and the Economic Stimulus Package
Posted by: Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-2) (01-25-2008, 11:46 AM)
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Today I am happy to report bonus depreciation language was included in the economic stimulus package agreed to by Congressional leadership and the White House. Last year and in the 109th Congress I introduced legislation to extend the bonus depreciation provisions included in the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.
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Immigration Links
Posted by: Congressman Brian Bilbray (CA-50) (01-25-2008, 11:42 AM)
SCHIP Falls Short --Again
Posted by: Congressman Michael Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) (01-24-2008, 12:30 PM)
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I feel as if I’m in the Bill Murray movie “Groundhog Day” where the same thing keeps happening over and over again. We have voted on several bad SCHIP bills and then sent them to the President only to have him veto them now for the third time.
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A Fiscally Conservative Stimulus Package
Posted by: Congressman Scott Garrett (NJ-5) (01-23-2008, 01:29 PM)
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Today at a press conference in Washington D.C., I joined several of my Republican colleagues to introduce the Economic Growth Act, an economic stimulus package which promotes job preservation and creation, long term economic growth, and a lower tax burden.
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Immigration Update
Posted by: Congressman Brian Bilbray (CA-50) (01-23-2008, 01:27 PM)
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Here is an update on Immigration news from the Office of Congressman Brian Bilbray
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Beyond Iraq
Posted by: Congressman Zach Wamp (TN-3) (12-14-2007, 11:09 AM)
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Congress returned to Washington this month to close out the first session of the 110th Congress in an unusually sloppy and incomplete manner. Congressional leadership still has plenty of unfinished business to take care of, which could mean that Congress will remain in session right up until Christmas.
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A Win for Small Business
Posted by: Congressman Scott Garrett (12-12-2007, 03:46 PM)
Today, I was able to score a win for small business. SEC Chairman Christopher Cox announced that he would extend the deadline for small businesses to file required reports under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley law. This fight is something I’ve been very active on because I know that small business is the engine of the American economy and that the current Sarbanes Oxley regulations are choking them with red tape and paperwork.
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Pelosi-Reid "No Energy" Energy Bill
Posted by: Congressman Steve Pearce (NM-2) (12-05-2007, 02:09 PM)
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Born in back rooms behind locked doors and without debate, Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Harry Reid have concocted an Energy Bill that dangerously increases our reliance on foreign sources of energy, eliminates progress toward renewable fuels and puts jobs and our economy at risk.
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Let Congress Walk Mile in Shoes of Uninsured
Posted by: Congressman Michael Burgess (TX-26) (12-05-2007, 12:23 PM)
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A checkup of the American health care system reveals a troubling trend: 48 million Americans lack health insurance. And the side effects are worrisome for everyone as costs rise, care is compromised and confusion reigns in doctors’ offices and operating rooms.
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The Liberty Alliance: Championing Liberty and Dignity in our Human Community
Posted by: Congressman Thaddeus McCotter (MI-11) (12-04-2007, 04:39 PM)
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The poster-child of failed hopes, today’s United Nations (UN) is a global Tammany Hall lethal to the liberty and dignity of our human family.
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We Must Fight for US Veterans and Their Families
Posted by: Policy Committee Staff (11-09-2007, 12:16 PM)
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Today, US Representative Scott Garrett (NJ-5) once again stood on behalf of our nation's veterans, offering two pieces of legislation, one to expand the federal burial benefit to assist veterans buried in state veteran’s cemeteries and one to allow veterans to have prescriptions from their private doctors filled by the Veterans Health Administration.
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Thank You, Veterans
Posted by: Congressman Zach Wamp (TN-3) (11-09-2007, 12:07 PM)
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I just finished my morning run here in Washington today. As I came down off the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, I began to hear in the distance names being called, one at a time over a loud speaker. As I got closer and closer to the Vietnam Memorial, I saw a small group gathered there. One man with a microphone was reading one name at a time – every single name off of the Vietnam Memorial Wall, remembering that every single life was a huge sacrifice for all of us and our entire nation for the principles we hold dear: freedom and liberty. That begins the Veterans Day weekend.
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Peru Free Trade Agreement Passed, Now Must Move on to Columbia and Panama
Posted by: Congressman Mike Conaway (TX-11) (11-09-2007, 12:05 PM)
The T in TAA is for Trade, Not Taxes
Posted by: Congressman Kenny Hulshof (MO-9) (10-31-2007, 10:48 AM)
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We, as a nation, depend on trade. I know that there are groups in this country that chose to ignore that point, but it is a fact. Our nation is the number one trading nation in the world. More than any other factor, our economy relies on international commerce to sustain economic growth and employment. Consider these facts: one in every five manufacturing jobs is tied to overseas sales; one in every three rows of crops are planted to be exported; and one third of the growth of the U.S. economy over the past 20 years came through exports.
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McCotter to Granholm on SCHIP
Posted by: Congressman Thaddeus McCotter (MI-11) (10-16-2007, 10:46 AM)
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Here's the text of a letter I wrote to Governor Granholm of Michigan regarding the vetoed SCHIP bill.
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Looming Financial Crisis: Red, White, and Blue Issue
Posted by: Congressman Frank Wolf (VA-10) (10-15-2007, 02:30 PM)
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The retirement of the baby boomers will present a demographic challenge to entitlement spending like we have never seen before in this country. The first wave of 3.2 million baby boomers turns 62 next year. In 2011, they'll turn 65 and be eligible for Medicare.
Republicans and Democrats have done the math – everyone seems to be aware that our country is living on borrowed dollars and borrowed time. It’s disheartening that we can agree on the problem, yet the partisan political divide in Congress has prevented active pursuit of solutions. The field of presidential hopefuls has also fallen silent on addressing entitlement reform.
We can’t afford to let the financial tsunami closing in on our country to be an issue that we let fall by the wayside. Mandatory spending today will translate into an unbearable burden for our grandchildren tomorrow. Getting our fiscal house in order isn’t a red or a blue issue; it’s a red, white, and blue issue.
Jim Cooper and I have introduced bipartisan legislation that will establish a commission, eight Republicans and eight Democrats, including up to four serving members of Congress. The SAFE Commission (H.R. 3654) would review entitlement spending and tax policy to find the best way to stem the tide of our unsustainable fiscal policy. The commission would also include the secretary of Treasury, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, and other appointees who are experts in fiscal matters. Modeled after the BRAC process, Congress would be mandated to vote up or down on a legislative proposal. Enabling members of Congress to vote on the heart of this issue is what makes the SAFE Commission unique.
I realize tackling our enormous debt and ramifications of spending beyond our means may not be the most pleasant topic. Realistic ways of steering this country back to sound financial footing may not be easy either. Does that mean we shouldn’t care?
The Heritage Foundation, the Concord Coalition, the Brookings Institution, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, and U.S. Comptroller General David Walker all support the SAFE Commission Act. I am hopeful that by joining efforts across the aisle with Jim Cooper and others, our colleagues in the House and Senate will embrace this bipartisan legislation.
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Buying the Rope
Posted by: Congressman Thaddeus McCotter (MI-11) (10-15-2007, 10:59 AM)
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In 1998, "President" Jiang Zemin enunciated communist China's operative foreign policy axiom in their "unrestricted warfare" against the Free World: "Intimidate with force, seduce with money."
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To Iraq and Back
Posted by: Congressman Michael Conaway (TX-11) (10-03-2007, 03:21 PM)
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I returned to Washington last Monday night from a four day, congressional delegation trip to Iraq and Afghanistan. This was my fifth trip to the region, and it was an honor to once again visit with our brave soldiers who are committed to the cause of establishing a free society in the heart of the Middle East.
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The Medical Justice Act (H.R. 3509)
Posted by: Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (09-13-2007, 10:30 AM)
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I recently introduced the Medical Justice Act (H.R. 3509), to address the serious need for nationwide medical liability reform.
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Communist Chinese Hacking of the Pentagon Unacceptable
Posted by: Congressman Cliff Stearns (FL-06) (09-12-2007, 03:49 PM)
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The control of information is critical to national security. This asset was compromised as reported in the London Times AP story in the Washington Post recently, last week. It was compromised from a cyber attack against the Department of Defense's unclassified e-mail system, which included the e-mail accounts of Defense Secretary Robert Gates. While the Pentagon does not have sufficient proof to formally make an accusation, China is the prime suspect. The responsibility is unclear, because China is home to many insecure computers and networks that hackers in other computers could use to simply disguise their locations and launch these attacks, making proper attribution difficult.
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An Urgent Update on Communist China Arming our Insurgent Enemies to kill our Troops
Posted by: Chairman Thaddeus McCotter (08-31-2007, 02:36 PM)
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I wanted to bring your attention to this Weekly Standard article written by John Tkacik of the Heritage Foundation.
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Battle of the Bums
Posted by: Chairman Thaddeus McCotter (MI-11) (08-31-2007, 09:42 AM)
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During their mutual month-long August recesses, wherein public confidence in each has plummeted to record lows, the American Congress (“Our Bums”) is denouncing the Iraqi Parliament (“Their Bums”) as “do nothings.” Further, despite American military progress on the ground in Iraq, Washington claims Baghdad’s failure to meet political benchmarks will doom General Petraeus’ plan for victory.
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The State of our Interstate
Posted by: John Mica (FL-7) (08-24-2007, 04:32 PM)
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This nation lacks a true comprehensive transportation strategy. Not since President Eisenhower laid out his vision for the Interstate System have we seriously considered a national transportation strategy.
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No Child Left Behind moves Forward
Posted by: Phil English (PA-3) (08-24-2007, 12:01 PM)
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More than five years ago we said that all kids in America should get a quality education to help prepare them for college and the workforce. But so that no child gets ‘left behind’ we need to ensure that our schools and teachers have access to the necessary resources they need to effectively teach children in our diverse communities.
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We Must 'Keep America Strong in Global Marketplace'
Posted by: Policy Committee Staff (08-24-2007, 09:37 AM)
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The shrinking share of foreign IPO listings on New York's financial markets has had Wall Street fretting of late, wondering if it's about to lose its status as the world's financial capital.
Now Congress is taking note too. Late last month House Republicans tapped New York congressman Vito Fossella to chair a panel to explore what might be impeding the competitiveness of U.S. financial markets worldwide.
The Capital Markets, Economic, and Information Security Task Force is a project of the House Republican Policy Committee, a panel comprised of GOP leadership and top committee members, which explores various issues and makes legislative recommendations based on their findings.
During a stop in Chicago today, Fossella stopped to talk with CNBC’s Rick Santelli on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The interview appears in two parts on this page.
The New York congressman was in the middle of a day-long field hearing, including panels with members of the CBOT, the CME, the Chicago Stock Exchange, and other Midwest regional boards of trade.
“Our main purpose is to ensure that the U.S. remains the envy of the world when it comes to raising capital," Rep. Fossella told Santelli of his committee. "We need to realize it’s no longer the only game in town.”
Fossella said that the implementation of legislation like Sarbanes-Oxley, while protecting investors, runs the risk of becoming too burdensome for companies, sending capital that used to come to U.S. shores elsewhere, like markets in Europe and Asia.
Fossella hopes to hold at least ten hearings similar to the Chicago meetings in major market hubs across the nation, like New York and Philadelphia. The objective is to collect ideas on regulation and how to best bring innovative vehicles to the market without too many burdens. He’ll take his conclusions back to Capitol Hill and work with Republican colleagues to create what the caucus sees as the most suitable legislative solutions.
The chief item Fossella would like to see his panel -- and both parties of Congress -- accomplish? "I think as Democrats, Republicans, and Independents, we need to keep America strong in the global marketplace. Not just for the traders on this floor. Ordinary Americans would be positively affected. And if we don’t do that we risk losing market share to the rest of the world."
To view the accompanying video click here.
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Barack Obama's Corrupt Cuban Bargain
Posted by: Policy Committee Staff (08-21-2007, 11:19 AM)
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Senator Barack Obama (Illinois) wrote an Op/Ed piece in this morning's Miami Herald that talks about his hope for a Cuba free from the dictatorial tyranny of Fidel Castro. While the goal of a democratic Cuba with free elections is an important step towards liberating the Cuban people, Senator Obama's call to ease the embargo against Cuba is not the way to go.
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Immigration: Uphold the Law
Posted by: Policy Committee Staff (08-20-2007, 01:02 PM)
Tax Reform: Flat Tax vs. Fair Tax
Posted by: Policy Committee Staff (08-20-2007, 11:14 AM)
Don't aid foreign automakers with fuel rules
Posted by: Tim Walberg (MI-7) (08-10-2007, 12:18 PM)
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Recently, I wrote an op-ed in the Detroit News on CAFÉ standards. I believe Congress should support American manufacturing and American workers and lean on input from and cooperation with the American automotive industry as we consider reforming CAFÉ laws. Unfortunately, Senate Democrats recently chose to do the exact opposite in passing their energy bill, and the House must work to dramatically reform the Senate legislation.
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SCHIP Expansionists don't have the Cure
Posted by: Virginia Foxx (NC-9) (08-09-2007, 03:52 PM)
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Something is very wrong with our healthcare system—and Congress thinks it has the answers. If that doesn’t make you cringe, please read on. Congress thinks, and wants you to believe, that you can get something for nothing. Regular folks know that’s not reality.
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Declaration of Independence...Energy Independence that Is
Posted by: Charles Boustany (LA-7) (08-09-2007, 01:17 PM)
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I think it's time that we level with the American public about this and be truthful about what we are trying to accomplish here. This bill has some good things in it, but it's not really addressing what we really need to be focused on right now. That is, the strategic management of our dependence over fossil fuels for the next 10 to 15 years as we transition.
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FISA Reauthorization of Paramount Concern
Posted by: Trent Franks (AZ-2) (08-09-2007, 10:15 AM)
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Mr. Speaker, over the past three decades, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act has become increasingly archaic, and our intelligence community has been inhibited from acting with speed and agility to conduct necessary surveillance of foreign targets. The consequence of missing terrorist communications materialized before our eyes on the morning of 9/11; and Mr. Speaker, in the eyes our enemy, 9/11 was only the beginning.
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This Farm Bill will Reap what it Sows
Posted by: Bob Goodlatte (VA-6) (08-08-2007, 04:06 PM)
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Mr. Speaker, it is a sad day for American agriculture when the Democratic Leadership pits America’s farmers and ranchers against America’s working class. The tax increases included in this bill stand to jeopardize millions of American jobs by raising taxes on companies that do business in the U.S. Not only does this provision, cunningly added by the Democrat Leadership after the bill left the control of the Agriculture Committee, jeopardize American jobs, it stands to abrogate treaties with other nations and lead to significant ramifications for U.S. companies with operations in other countries. Worst of all, we’re not even considering a tax bill: we’re considering a farm bill, a farm bill that has been twisted into a partisan pawn.
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My Thoughts on the SCHIP Debate
Posted by: Joe Barton (TX-6) (08-08-2007, 01:29 PM)
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I want to say what the Republicans are for in this debate before we talk about some of the flaws in the pending bill.
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A Bitter Pill we Needn't Swallow
Posted by: Tom Price (GA-6) (08-08-2007, 09:55 AM)
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Madam Speaker, here's the bill. Here is the health care bill folks have been talking about. Do you know what's in it? Most Members don't.
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Democrats Putting the Cart Before the Horse
Posted by: Tom Price (GA-6) (08-07-2007, 03:34 PM)
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Many Americans are guarded and suspicious of the recent action taken by the Democrat Senate and I join with them in expressing our reasonable concerns. We have little faith in a government that has promised border security in the past, coupled it with a path to citizenship, and then only enacted the latter half. We should not go down the same path again.
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Achieving Long Term Success Requires Discipline
Posted by: Michael Burgess (TX-26) (08-07-2007, 01:37 PM)
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I recently got back from my sixth trip to Iraq. In the year since I last visited there, a lot has changed both at home and in Iraq over that time. There is no question that the news reports coming out of Iraq have almost been universally pessimistic for about 10 months' time. I was obviously very concerned about what I would encounter upon my return to that country, but during the very short trip, I learned a great deal.
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Not Such a CHAMP After All
Posted by: Phil Gingrey (GA-11) (08-07-2007, 09:52 AM)
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As strongly as I support reauthorizing the SCHIP program, it was my responsibility to highlight the CHAMP Act's egregious failings, which Democrats seem content to ignore. The Democratic leadership never intended to give us a chance to fix this bill. We were given a few hours of meaningless debate, but we did not have the opportunity to offer even one amendment to protect our nations' seniors from this bill.
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Democrat 'No' Energy Bill a far Cry from Reform
Posted by: Mike Conaway (TX-11) (08-06-2007, 02:53 PM)
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Saturday, the Democrats in Congress once again showed they have no concept of the Energy Industry. I voted in opposition to the Democrat “NO Energy” legislation (H.R. 2776 and H.R. 3221) as they passed the House of Representatives on a mostly party line vote.
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No Shame in Civic Duty
Posted by: Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-5) (08-06-2007, 02:36 PM)
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Average Americans are one of our best defenses against terrorism. No one should be afraid of reporting something that looks suspicious simply because he or she does not want to be sued.
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A Congressman that gets it: Thaddeus McCotter & the embargo against Cuba
Posted by: Policy Committee Staff (08-03-2007, 11:58 AM)
When Do You Know You're Winning? Combating Insurgencies - Past, Present, and Future
Posted by: Chairman Thaddeus McCotter (08-03-2007, 11:55 AM)
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HRPC Chairman McCotter Speaks at the Heritage Foundation 8.2.07. The Bush Administration's new surge strategy and offensives in Baghdad and the surrounding provinces have been a focus of fierce debate in Washington. The entire complement of U.S. forces has been in place only since June, but many critics have already dismissed the surge as a failure. Congress is demanding a change in the Iraq strategy even before the commanders on the ground fully understand the implications of the surge. Watch and listen as military historians examine past U.S. counter insurgency efforts and reflect on the U.S. government's ability to grade the effectiveness of current military operations.
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Keeping a Long-term View
Posted by: Congressman Stevan Pearce (NM-02) (07-16-2007, 02:05 PM)
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Last week's vote in the House on the War in Iraq reflects a willful disregard by the majority party for our national security. Setting arbitrary timelines for troop withdrawal from Iraq only benefits our enemy and ensures defeat. I am appalled at the message they have sent to our troops in harms way.
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Environmental Consciousness from Individuals NOT the Government
Posted by: Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) (06-27-2007, 05:05 PM)
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Earlier this week, a community in Nebraska’s Third Congressional District -- the City of Hastings -- was named the Greenest City in America by Yahoo! Incorporated. The contest to be the Greenest City in America began on May 14 and ended earlier this month.
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Veterans' Affairs Task Force Briefing on Assistance for Wounded Warriors
Posted by: Policy Committee Staff (06-21-2007, 12:21 PM)
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The Veterans' Affairs Task Force of the House Republican Policy Committee, under the leadership of Congressman Gus Bilirakis, held a briefing today by representatives of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and SOCOM on programs available for wounded service members and their families.
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'Godless' Coins Once Again in Circulation
Posted by: Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) (06-20-2007, 04:20 PM)
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On February 15 of this year, the U.S. mint issued a dollar coin with the likeness of George Washington, our first President. The properly struck coins are inscribed along the edge with “In God We Trust,” “E. Pluribus Unum” and the year and mint mark. Three hundred million coins were struck, but as many as 50,000 were released into circulation without the “In God We Trust” inscription.
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Issues in Reauthorizing FDA Legislation
Posted by: HRPC Vice-Chairman Michael C. Burgess (06-20-2007, 01:10 PM)
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The Food and Drug Administration was created in 1938 by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for myriad reasons, not the least of which is to ensure that the nation’s supply of pharmaceutical drugs is safe. Many Americans take for granted the fact that when a physician (like myself) writes a prescription, the patient can go to literally any pharmacy in the country and get the medication he or she needs without worrying about whether or not the pharmaceutical product is the real deal.
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Hamas Victory a Defeat for Peace
Posted by: Congressman Vito Fossella (NY-13) (06-19-2007, 12:01 PM)
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Hamas’ victory in seizing control of the Gaza Strip represents a defeat for peace, democracy and a sovereign Palestinian state. There is no negotiating with a terror group who’s singularly focused on the destruction of Israel. Hamas has never been interested in peace or governing. Its bloody-thirsty leaders crave murder, violence and the complete annihilation of Israel. The world must unite in its opposition to Hamas and send a strong message that its reign of terror will no longer be tolerated. We must also stand by our friend and ally, Israel, as it confronts the reality of a radical Islamic state on its border.
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The Need for Vigilance in Fighting Terrorism
Posted by: Congressman Vito Fossella (NY-13) (06-15-2007, 10:30 AM)
When police arrested three alleged terrorists this month on charges that they were plotting to blow up Kennedy Airport in New York City, it was a chilling reminder that our nation is still at war with an evil enemy.
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Tax Cut Permanence the Only Way
Posted by: Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) (06-14-2007, 05:30 PM)
Today I will introduce legislation that, if passed, would make permanent the tax relief passed in 2001 and 2003. My bill, the Tax Increase Prevention Act, simply takes away all the sunset provisions of the 2001 and 2003 tax relief packages that passed Congress and provides American families and job-creators the certainty to plan for the future.
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Veterans Have a Right to Know
Posted by: Congresswoman Thelma Drake (VA-02) (06-14-2007, 02:15 PM)
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has stated that their goal is to provide excellence in patient care, veterans' benefits and customer satisfaction. Yet one of the major concerns that I continue to hear from veterans in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District regarding the VA is that of bureaucratic delays resulting from a strained and backlogged claims system.
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Reform USF to avert a telecommunications crisis
Posted by: Congressman Lee Terry (NE-02) (06-13-2007, 10:32 AM)
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I represent an urban congressional district in Nebraska. As I like to tell my colleagues, my district has more concrete and paved roads than dirt. However, I do understand the needs of people outside of cities. In particular, I recognize the current and future importance of maintaining access to critical telecommunications services in rural areas.
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Congressman Stevan Pearce (NM-2) on Domestic Energy Production
Posted by: Policy Committee Staff (06-07-2007, 04:04 PM)
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Congressman Stevan Pearce expressed deep concerns over legislation that seeks to restrict America’s domestic energy production. The bill, sponsored by Natural Resources Committee Chairman Nick Rahall, would create new and bizarre regulations that would paralyze the country’s energy supply and drive up costs for consumers.
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Chairman McCotter on C-SPAN's "Morning Journal"
Posted by: Policy Committee Staff (05-15-2007, 09:31 AM)
The Estonia Statue Crisis
Posted by: Chairman Thaddeus McCotter (05-03-2007, 05:52 PM)
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Earlier today, I spoke on the floor of the House to defend the sovereignty and national dignity of our friend and ally Estonia; condemn Russia’s unwarranted intrusions against these free people; and affirm our commitment to America and Estonia’s common cause of human freedom.
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Respect for the Law, Respect for People
Posted by: Congressman Stevan Pearce (NM-02) (05-02-2007, 01:40 PM)
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No issue facing America today is more emotional on both sides of the issue than immigration. Over the last few years, I have stressed throughout my district and here in Congress that reforming the immigration problem in America is a three-step process: 1) Successful reform to secure our borders; 2) Deal with the 12-15 million illegal immigrants already here; 3) Reform an immigration system that can take 20 years to gain citizenship legally.
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Abolish the Alternative Minimum Tax
Posted by: Congressman Phil English (PA-03) (05-02-2007, 09:46 AM)
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The end of tax season should be a cause for some celebration as the onerous chore is finally complete, but for millions of Americans next tax season could be dramatically worse do to the ever-widening reach of the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT).
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Listening to our Generals
Posted by: Vice-Chairman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26), (04-24-2007, 05:41 PM)
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It should come as no surprise that Democratic Leaders in the House don’t want to listen to U.S. commanders on the ground in Iraq after their dedication to legislating the War on Terror, but they recently wielded their scheduling power in an attempt to prevent Army General David Petraeus from speaking to Members of Congress during his visit to Washington, D.C. this week.
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Apologists at the New York Times
Posted by: Congressman Steve King (IA-05) (04-23-2007, 04:09 PM)
The pro-Amnesty movement is revving its engines in preparation for a radical May 1st national rally. And the New York Times recently did its part to push the pro-Amnesty agenda. The article from April 16, casts illegal immigrants as earnest, law-abiding residents, who by happenstance, find themselves in the Unites States against the law. Even more brazen, the article names illegals who are filing federal taxes. One illegal named in the story, openly admits that her social security number on her W-2 is stolen.
First, let’s state the obvious. If federal immigration enforcement officials do not prosecute those illegal immigrants named in an article, why should we have border enforcement at all? If we believe in the rule of law, the authorities have a responsibility to investigate and arrest anyone who admits to a crime and is named in a public source.
If we are to stay a lawful democracy, we must enforce the Rule of Law.
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Trading with the Adversary: Make Loot Not War
Posted by: Chairman Thaddeus McCotter (04-23-2007, 09:22 AM)
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In the past, I have noted how the Republican Party neglected to send me the memo renouncing anti-communism; and how someone neglected to send the communists a memo informing them they were no longer evil. I imagine the latter memo read thus:
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Congressman Pearce Speaks on the Importance of Vigilance
Posted by: Policy Committee Staff (04-19-2007, 06:15 PM)
Congressman Stevan Pearce (NM-02), House Republican Policy Committee Vice-Chairman for Communications, speaks in favor of the Republican Motion to Recommit that would protect Americans who report suspicious behavior.
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Democrats' Budget Moves America in a New Direction: Backwards
Posted by: Policy Committee Staff (04-04-2007, 11:52 AM)
See a video of House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Thaddeus McCotter's speech on the Democrats' Budget.
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Chairman McCotter Against the Iraq Withdrawal Resolution
Posted by: Policy Committee Staff (04-04-2007, 11:48 AM)
Check out this post to see a video of House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Thaddeus McCotter's floor speech against the Iraq Withdrawal Resolution.
Part I
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Chairman McCotter Floor Speech on the Budget
Posted by: Policy Committee Staff (04-04-2007, 10:18 AM)
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Check out this post to see a video of what House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Thaddeus McCotter had to say about the "Democratic Party's Tax Increase Plan."
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Welcome!
Posted by: Policy Committee Staff (04-03-2007, 04:00 PM)
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Welcome to the new House Republican Policy Committee blog! Check back soon for updates.
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