Democrats’ Plan Long on Spending, Short on Stimulus
I'm concerned that House Democrats have put forth a plan that is long on spending and short on real economic stimulus. It will add nearly a trillion dollars to the already extraordinarily high national debt. Even more, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has reported that most of the money won’t be spent in the first two years, meaning that it would largely fail to achieve its fundamental purpose of stimulating the economy in the short term... More
Herger Named Ranking Member of Health Subcommittee for Ways & Means
Congressman Wally Herger (CA-02) issued a statement today after he was selected as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Health on the House Ways & Means Committee. Ranking Members are the leaders of committees and subcommittees for the minority party in Congress. The Health Subcommittee oversees the Medicare program and provisions of the tax code pertaining to health care, as well as regulations affecting health insurance plans offered by large employers... More
New Ways & Means Issues Site Launched
I firmly believe that we need to raise the level of public debate in this country on the economic and fiscal challenges that threaten to undermine our nation's future competitiveness. These issues, many of which come before the House Ways & Means Committee on which I serve, are too important to limit the discussion to hearings and Floor debate in Washington, D.C... More
Please visit my new Ways & Means site here.
Statement on the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
After a number taxpayer protections were included, I voted in favor of the Financial Rescue Package when it was presented to the House of Representatives. I don't like the legislation, but I hated even more the economic crash that I am concerned would follow if Congress does not take action... More
Housing Bill - GSE Reform
Recently, the House of Representatives considered H.R. 3221, “the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008”. The legislation links necessary Government Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) reforms with unnecessary and counterproductive provisions that put both the housing market and taxpayers at risk... More
Foreclosure Prevention
If you are in jeopardy of losing your home, there are many resources available that may assist you... More
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1/22/2009 - Herger: Democrats’ Plan Long on Spending, Short on Stimulus
1/22/2009 - Herger Concerned by Decision to Close Guantanamo Bay Facility Without Safe and Reasonable Alternative
1/21/2009 - Herger Opposes Use of Further TARP Funds
Herger with Northern Californians
Rep. Herger meets with Air Force Sgt. Chris Frost of Chico, who was his special guest for the inauguruation ceremony.
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