Boehner Speech on Democrats’ Political Stunt - 7/12/07Posted by GOP Leader Press Office on July 12th, 2007
House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) delivers speech on House Democrats’ politically-motivated vote designed to undermine American troops in harm’s way and undercut the strategy being implemented by General Petraeus to succeed against al Qaeda. IBD: College Bill Adds To Entitlement BurdenPosted by GOP Leader Press Office on July 12th, 2007
“Runaway entitlement spending and the strength of our economy are on a collision course as baby boomers begin to retire next year in droves… And yet, House Democrats have not only ignored the problem; they are preparing to force beleaguered taxpayers to shoulder ever higher costs for a series of new entitlements.” AP: Budget Deficit Narrows to $205 BillionPosted by GOP Leader Press Office on July 11th, 2007
“It confirms our strong economy - fueled by Republican tax relief and pro-growth policies - is helping to balance the budget without raising taxes,” said House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio. He argued that Democratic budget policies would worsen the deficit and lead to an unraveling of many of the Bush tax cuts. AP: IEA Warns of Impending Oil-Gas ShortagePosted by GOP Leader Press Office on July 9th, 2007
Today, the IEA issued a report forecasting energy supply shortages on the world market. In the coming weeks, the House will debate legislation from Democratic leaders that will compound this problem by restricting access to domestic energy supplies critical to families, consumers, large and small businesses, and the U.S. economy as a whole. Auto-Pilot Spending: Dems’ Higher Ed Plan Creates 9 New EntitlementsPosted by GOP Leader Press Office on July 9th, 2007
After breaking their promise to restore fiscal responsibility and reform entitlement spending, Democrats are bringing to the floor H.R. 2669 — legislation forcing beleaguered taxpayers to foot the bill for nine costly new entitlement programs under the guise of helping students. Wash Times Boehner Op-Ed: Broken PromisesPosted by GOP Leader Press Office on July 2nd, 2007
“In November, House Speaker-elect Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, triumphantly declared that ‘Democrats are prepared to govern and ready to lead.’ She said Democrats would make the 110th Congress ‘the most honest, ethical and open Congress in history.’ That was then.” Baltimore Sun: GOP lawmakers are leading way toward transparent spendingPosted by GOP Leader Press Office on July 2nd, 2007
“Democrats took control of Congress with promises to shine a brighter light on the workings of government, including the time-honored practice of planting pet projects deep inside spending bills. But among Marylanders, it is the Republicans who are taking the lead in removing the cloak of secrecy.” |
SubscribeArchivesCategories
|
GOP Leader Blog
-
EMAIL ALERTS
-
PODCAST
-
TWITTER
-
FEEDS
-
OHIO�S 8th DISTRICT
Office of the House Republican Leader
- H-204 The Capitol |
- Washington, DC 20515 |
- p. (202) 225-4000 |
- f. (202) 225-5117 |
- Click here to email the Republican Leader
- home |
- news |
- contact information |
- email updates |
- privacy policy