JACK ON THE FLOOR - Economic “Stimulus”
January 28th, 2009 by Legislative StaffJack again took to the floor today to speak out against the economic “stimulus” proposed by House Democrats. To view his speech, click on the link below:
Jack again took to the floor today to speak out against the economic “stimulus” proposed by House Democrats. To view his speech, click on the link below:
Jack took to the floor tonight to discuss the economic “stimulus” proposed by congressional Democrats. To view his speech, click below:
Jack took to the House Floor today to praise House Democrats for finally hearing the call of their constituents and acting on energy legislation. The only problem, is that their “DRILL NOW” bill does nothing but restate current law and the status quo will do nothing to bring down gas prices. Not only does today’s bill do nothing to increase supply, it completely ignores the two other necessary components of a sound energy policy - conservation and innovation.
To view Jack’s speech, click below:
For more information on Jack’s push to realize America’s fuel independence, click here.
As you may remember, the Kingston interns developed this visual aid to remind everyone that, if ANWR were the size of a basketball court, the area reserved for drilling would be the size of a business card. (For the full blog post with all the visual aids, click here)
Jack took to the floor to drive home this message and remind Americans just what the extremists are blocking us from doing - realizing our Nation’s energy independence.
To see Jack’s speech, click below.
Jack took to the floor of the House last night to discuss his recent fact finding mission to the middle east. The purpose of the mission was to question the high cost of oil and seek assistance to bring down the price American families are paying at the pump.
When Jack and the other members on the trip questioned the oil leaders, they highlighted the hypocrisy of asking them to increase demand when we won’t drill for oil at home or even build new refineries. As they pointed out, oil production was increased in response to President Bush’s recent trip to the region but it won’t effect the prices here at home because we don’t have the refinery capacity to handle it.
Jack also reminded listeners that China and Cuba are drilling 45 miles off the coast of Florida while government regulations forbid us from doing so.
Keep in mind, America is the ONLY country in the world to restrict its domestic energy resources.
Jack took to the floor today to highlight that today is one more day that Congress has ignored the rising cost of fuel. Rather than do anything to help American families with the squeeze being caused by $4 gas, the House yesterday passed the “Soapbox Derby Appreciation Day”.
As Jack points out, this could prove to be significant legislation. At the rate taxes are increasing, we could go Flintstones-style and start soapboxing our way around. Since Speaker Pelosi took control of the House promising “commonsense solutions” to America’s energy crunch, gas prices have gone from an average of $2.33 to $3.99. What are the Democrats doing about it? Absolutely nothing. They have ignored any serious legislation to address gas prices.
To see Jack’s floor statement, click below:
Jack took to the floor today during the debate over H.R. 5522. The bill, which would regulate combustible dust standards, was drafted after the February 7th explosion at the Imperial Sugar Refinery in Port Wentworth. While Port Wentworth sits just outside the First District, Jack represented the area for a long time and many employees are Jack’s constituents.
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Jack took to the floor today to talk about the Democrat budget being considered. He notes that while earlier this year Congress approved $1200 checks to Americans in order to “stimulate” the economy and now they plan on raising taxes $3,155.
Jack also discusses his earmark reform proposal and the need for Congress to address comprehensive earmark reform.
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Last night, the House passed by voice vote a bill that would honor Liberty County’s own Sid Flowers. The bill, H.R. 3470, would rename the post office at 744 West Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville as the “John Sidney ‘Sid’ Flowers Post Office Building” and was introduced by Jack on September 4th. Mr. Flowers was a long-time public official and friend of the First District and the State of Georgia.
To watch Jack’s remarks on the bill, click below.
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The bill must now be approved in the Senate and signed by President Bush in order to become law.
Last night, Jack addressed the House during the debate on HR 976, the “Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007″.
In his remarks, Jack points out that Democrat leadership stifled the minority’s ability to offer an alternative plan. In addition, the Democrat plan expands the program to cover adults and includes a massive tax increase that, in order to cover the increased cost of SCHIP, would require an additional 22 million smokers in the United States.
The bill passed but is expected to garner a veto from President Bush.
To view a clip of Jack’s remarks, click below:
Yesterday, Jack addressed the House during debate on HR 2419, the 2007 Farm Bill.
While he praised the committee for working with our office and other members of Georgia’s congressional delegation to ensure that issues facing cotton, peanuts, and fruits and vegetables were addressed with sound legislation, Jack raised a number of concerns.
HR 2419 passed the House today, by a vote of 231-191. As his concerns were never addressed, Jack voted against the bill.
To view Jack’s remarks, click below.
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Yesterday evening, Georgia’s newest Member of Congress, Dr. Paul Broun, was sworn in to represent Georgia’s 10th Congressional District. The seat has been vacant since the death of Mr. Norwood.
Jack had the chance, along with Congressman Lewis, to introduce Dr. Broun to his new colleagues. To view a clip of the video, click on the picture below.
Jack addressed the House again today offering his amendment which would forbid the funds in the Financial Services Appropriations bill from being used to contract with companies that do not participate in the Basic Pilot program. For the third time, the Democrat majority refused to ensure that taxpayers’ dollars are not being used to pay illegal immigrants. For more information on the amendment, see previous posts here, here, here.
You can also check out FAIR’s action alert on the amendment here.
To view a clip of Jack’s remarks, click below.
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Jack spoke on the floor of the House today during the debate on the Financial Services Appropriations Bill.
In his remarks, Jack outlined four areas in the bill in which spending could be reduced. They are:
To view a clip of Jack’s remarks, click below:
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