Featured Updates
Speech in Opposition to H.R. 1 - Bailout, January 27, 2009
With this measure, the new administration seems bound and determined to continue the failed policy of the past administration. This proves what I like to call “McClintock’s Second Law of Political Physics,” which is, the more we spend on our mistakes, the less willing we are to admit them. Watch Remarks. Read Full Remarks.
Congressional Debate on S. 181, Lilly Ledbetter Salary Act, January 27, 2009
Much has been said about the chilling effect this legislation will have on our economy because of the endless lawsuits it makes possible – including for grievances that may stretch back 30 years or more. And I certainly share those concerns.Watch Congressman McClintock's Debate Remarks. Read Remarks.
California Waiver For Emissions Standards, Remarks by Congressman McClintock, January 26, 2009
Mr. Speaker, I rise to urge the President not to waive the Federal law on emission standards that is currently protecting Californians from Governor Schwarzenegger's crusade to save our planet by destroying our economy. Watch remarks. Read full remarks.
Media Links
McClintock visits Nevada County, The Union Newspaper
Listen to Radio Interview with KVMR 89.5 FM, Nevada City
Rep. Tom McClintock Statement on President’s Action to Free Border Patrol Officers
Representative Tom McClintock issued the following statement on President Bush’s decision to free former Border Patrol officers Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean from prison:
“I am very pleased that President Bush acted to rectify one of the great injustices of our time: the imprisonment of former Border Patrol officers Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean.
Their imprisonment sent exactly the wrong message: that those on whom we count to defend the integrity of our border can be put behind bars for doing their jobs.”
Representative McClintock rose in the House last week to request pardons for the officers.
Digital TV
On February 17, 2009, all full-power broadcast television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting on analog airwaves and begin broadcasting only in digital. Learn more about the digital (DTV) conversion and how to apply for a digital converter box coupon.
California Legislature Archive
Congressman McClintock's California Legislature Speech and Column Archive