Video: Behind-the-Scenes with GOP Leaders as House Republicans Stand up for American TaxpayersPosted by Nick on January 28th, 2009
A new web video released tonight by House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the new House Republican leadership team in action TODAY on behalf of struggling families and taxpayers as House Republicans united in opposition to Capitol Hill Democrats’ billion-dollar spending plan, and offered a better solution for economic recovery that would create twice as many jobs at half the cost. Check out the video below: White House Policy Reversal on Auto Standards Will Cost JobsPosted by Kevin on January 26th, 2009
On a day the Big Three automakers acknowledged the closure of nearly 1,000 car dealerships last year and that GM will cut 2,000 jobs in Michigan and Ohio, President Obama pushed forward with a plan which will allow California to exceed already strict Federal automobile emissions regulations and will certainly pave the way for other states to follow suit. The result can only place additional burdens on the struggling American auto industry, which may now be forced to comply with a patchwork of conflicting and costly environmental standards that have less to do with protecting the environment than in securing the accolades of radical environmentalists. Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) issued a statement:
Rather than saving the American automobile industry, as the President claims, his policies will hamper the recovery of the Big Three. Henry Payne at National Review Online notes that:
President Obama has vowed to govern from the center and put the interests of the country above the interests of narrow special-interest groups. It’s still early in his presidency, obviously. And as Leader Boehner has noted, Washington is a difficult town, and it won’t always be easy for the President to do this. But it’s disappointing that in his first week in office, the President has taken at least two significant actions (the other being his reversal Friday of the Mexico City Policy, forcing taxpayers to pay for overseas abortions) that are out of step with the priorities of most Americans. New Government Programs Created by Democrats’ Trillion-Dollar “Stimulus” Spending PackagePosted by GOP Leader Press Office on January 26th, 2009
Below you will find a list of new programs contained in House Democrats’ “stimulus” spending bill: Giving a Voice to the “Stimulus Spending” SkepticsPosted by Kevin on January 16th, 2009
In response to President-elect Obama’s request for Republican input, House Republicans formed a working group (led by Republican Whip Eric Cantor) aimed at developing constructive ideas that can be included in legislation to help put the nation’s economy on the path to recovery. Yesterday, the working group held a hearing to discuss America’s economic recovery. Joining the discussion were Governor Mitt Romney, Meg Whitman, Grover Norquist, Alex Brill, and Bill Beach. In addition, the panel answered questions that were submitted for the panel by the American people via YouTube. A video of the working group hearing is below. In addition, Leader Boehner has solicited, and received, comments from prominent economists who are skeptical of Congressional Democrats’ trillion dollar spending plan. Scholars’ opinions have continued to pour in, and they have been universally critical of the tax, spend, and borrow precepts of the Democratic proposal. On January 7, Boehner released comments from dozens of skeptical economists, and since then, opinions have continued to stream in. Following is some of the latest commentary made by economists about the impact of a massive government “stimulus spending” bill. For a more detailed list, click here. “I have a number of reservations about a major stimulus package. One is that it is not in any sense clear that the benefits justify the significant price tag of the package. Another concern is that the historical record of government stimulus programs is poor - I can’t think of a single fiscal stimulus program that demonstrably moderated a recession. But there is ample evidence based on peer-reviewed research that these programs have substantially damaged the U.S. economy, such as the New Deal programs in the 1930s. More recent stimulus attempts, such as the tax rebate in early 2008, did nothing but increase the deficit. The best policies are those that are evaluated carefully and not rushed out, and that are consistent with the key goals of long-run economic prosperity - broad-based tax reform that raises the incentives to work, save, and invest, promoting competition, and fostering economically open ties with other countries. Any fiscal policy should pass this test, and this one doesn’t seem to.” “The stimulus plan is little more than a grossly-inefficient special-interest grab bag that will leave a massive burden for our grandchildren to pay and, in the meantime, deter development of more productive sectors of the economy in favor of those politically favored.” Leader Boehner has repeatedly stated that “We can’t simply borrow and spend our way back to prosperity.” Clearly many American economists tend to agree. Stimulus Spending Skeptics Speak OutPosted by GOP Leader Press Office on December 22nd, 2008
Since putting out the call for outside economists’ opinions on President-elect Obama’s proposed $1 trillion economic “stimulus” spending plan, we’ve been contacted by dozens of economists and academics eager to add their name to the list of stimulus spending skeptics. Below you will find selected entries from experts that agree that tax relief for families and small businesses, not more government spending, will help to get America’s economy moving again: Jeffrey Miron
John Seater
Michael Keran
Daniel J. Mitchell 12-10-08 Republican Leadership StakeoutPosted by GOP Leader Press Office on December 10th, 2008
Republican Leader John Boehner and Conference Chairman Rep. Mike Pence discuss the House GOP no-bailout alternative for the American Auto industry. Washington Post Op-Ed: Republicans’ Road BackPosted by GOP Leader Press Office on November 7th, 2008
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/06/AR2008110602568.html While Republicans are disappointed by Tuesday’s results, we respect the American people’s decision and pledge to work with President-elect Barack Obama when it is in the best interest of our nation. Some Democrats and pundits may want to read Tuesday’s results as a repudiation of conservatism — a sign that Republicans should give Democrats on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue a free ride. I don’t see it that way, and neither should Republicans across the country. The next four years are critical to the future of our families, our economy and our country, and we have a responsibility to rebuild our party by fighting for the principles of freedom, opportunity, security and individual liberty — the principles upon which the GOP was founded. Recommitting ourselves to these principles means two things: vigorously fighting a far-left agenda that is out of step with the wishes of the vast majority of Americans and, more important, promoting superior Republican alternatives that prove that we offer a better vision for our country’s future. America is still a center-right country. This election was neither a referendum in favor of the left’s approach to key issues nor a mandate for big government. Obama campaigned by masking liberal policies with moderate rhetoric to make his agenda more palatable to voters. Soon he will seek to advance these policies through a Congress that was purchased by liberal special interests such as unions, trial lawyers and radical environmentalists, and he’ll have a fight on his hands when he does so. In record numbers, Americans voted on Tuesday for a skillful presidential nominee promising change, but “change” should not be confused with a license to raise taxes, drive up wasteful government spending, weaken our security, or give more power to Washington, Big Labor bosses and the trial bar. Americans did not vote for higher taxes to fund a redistribution of wealth; drastic cuts in funding for our troops; the end of secret ballots for workers participating in union elections; more costly obstacles to American energy production; or the imposition of government-run health care on employers and working families. Republicans have a responsibility to offer a better way. We must reaffirm Americans’ faith in our party by reminding them why ours traditionally has been a party of reform rooted in freedom and security. This will not happen overnight. We must make the case one issue at a time, offering solutions to our country’s biggest challenges to earn back the American people’s trust and rebuild our majority. Our most immediate challenge is creating new jobs and getting our economy moving in the right direction again. While Republicans have put forward a plan for economic growth and job creation, congressional Democrats are proposing hundreds of billions of dollars in new government spending masquerading as “economic stimulus.” To rebuild 401(k) plans and keep jobs here at home, we’ll offer tax relief for families and small businesses. And to lower fuel costs and create as many as a million new jobs, we’ll offer a comprehensive plan for more American energy. We’ll also offer health-care reforms that empower patients and doctors, promote a strong military that keeps us on offense to protect the American people, and demand fiscal and ethical reforms to fix a broken Washington tarnished by scandals on both sides of the aisle. We have a responsibility to the American people to make sure our ideals are heard, and we expect these to be vigorous debates. I wasn’t born a Republican. I grew up outside Cincinnati as one of 12 children. Our dad ran a bar. I became a Republican because I believe that if you work hard and believe in yourself, there is nothing you can’t achieve. That’s the American dream. And I look forward to leading Republicans in fighting for it. If we return to our roots, to our belief in freedom, opportunity, security and individual liberty, our party will come back stronger than ever. In Congress, Republicans will work across party lines to find solutions to the immense challenges that confront our nation. But we’ll also stand firmly against policies that violate our principles — the same principles held by the vast majority of American families. We Republicans must renew our nation’s trust in us by offering better alternatives rooted in the reforms that define our party and by fighting for the American dream. Spreading Your Wealth AroundPosted by GOP Leader Press Office on October 22nd, 2008
Below you will find “Spreading Your Wealth Around,” a brief report produced by House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) with the help of House GOP committee ranking members and staff. The document offers a representative sample (by no means an exhaustive list) of real bills and resolutions proposed by Democrats during the 110th Congress to take wealth from middle-class working Americans and redistribute it through big government programs.
Democrats Oppose Democrats’ Oppresive RulePosted by Nick on May 7th, 2008
Today during debate on House Democrats’ massive $300 billion housing bailout, Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) joined Republicans in asking why the Democratic leadership is so afraid to allow any discussion on alternative ideas (click the above image for video):
The Democrat leadership understands that its proposals won’t stand up to those of Republicans - or many of their own members. Unfortunately, it has become apparent that they will continue to deny anyone the right to offer alternatives. Americans want real bipartisan solutions from Congress, not more payoffs to trial lawyers and scam artists. House Republicans will continue to push for responsible solutions to the housing downturn that keep taxes low, bring transparency to the market, and stand up for Americans who saved and invested responsibly. Rep. McCotter on Fiscal Integrity Task ForcePosted by GOP Leader Press Office on April 29th, 2008
John Hawkins at Right Wing News interviews House Policy Committee Chairman Thaddeus McCotter on the newly formed Fiscal Integrity Task (FIT) Force:
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