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MARCH 6, 2009
Republicans in the News:
Rep. Michele Bachmann appeared on FOX Business Happy Hour to discuss the "cramdown" housing bill.
Rep. Joe Barton penned an op-ed in The Texas - Waxahachie Daily Light. He was also featured in The Dallas Morning News in a story about challenging President Obama's bipartisanship.
Rep. Judy Biggert's Fairness in Housing Recovery Act was featured in Citrus Daily.
Rep. Kevin Brady has been featured in the following newspapers this week: USA Today, The New York Times, The Houston Chronicle, The Beaumont Enterprise, and the Magnolia Potpourri. He was also interviewed on the following radio stations: CNN 650 KIKK Houston, KSAM Huntsville, KLVI Beaumont, KSHN Liberty, and Radio America.
Rep. Paul Broun penned an op-ed on Red State about Obama's broken promises. He was quoted in AJC News Regarding earmarks for Georgia. The Congressman also gave a floor speech about his vision for America.
Rep. Dan Burton sent out a press release about his floor speech regarding cap and trade.
Rep. John Fleming was quoted in the Shreveport Times here and here. He was also praised Gov. Jindal's speech in The Advertiser.
Rep. Lynn Jenkins was quoted in the St. Joe News about the housing plan's effect on constituents. She also appeared on KMAN radio in Manhattan, KS and KAIR in Atchison, KS today
Rep. Chris Lee penned an op-ed in the Buffalo News. He was also featured in stimulus articles in the Democrat & Chronicle and the Buffalo News. Congressman Lee appeared in the following news sources concerning wasteful spending: WGRZ, WIBV, WBEN, WROC, and WBFO.
Rep. Frank Lucas penned a blog post which opposes the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act.
Rep. Cynthia Lummis slams the cap and trade proposal in the President's budget in this YouTube video.
Rep. Michael McCaul was interviewed on KVUE-TV about policy preventing home foreclosures which would increase interest rates.
Rep. Thaddeus McCotter was quoted in LifeSite News, The Washington Times, and Canada.com.
Rep. Sue Myrick wrote two op-eds in the Charlotte Business Journal, and an op-ed in the Charlotte Observer. She was also interviewed on WBT Radio. Part 1 Part 2
Rep. Erik Paulsen posted his YouTube reaction to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. He was also interviewed on KKMS Live about the stimulus. Congressman Paulsen questioned Fed Chairman Bernanke in a Financial Services hearing, and he was mentioned in the Osseo-Maple Grove Press, ABC Newspapers, and the Eden Prairie News regarding the stimulus.
Rep. Bill Shuster was quoted in the Fulton County News about transparency in the stimulus. He also addressed constituents at a legislative breakfast to paint a realistic picture of the economic outlook as written in The Herald Mail.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland was quoted in AJC News regarding earmarks for Georgia.
Talking Points and Helpful Documents:
House GOP leadership called for a spending freeze today. The press release on GOP.gov can be viewed here.
CNN Breaking News: U.S. unemployment rate jumps to 8.1 percent in February, the worst since December 1983.
View the Leader's statement on the February jobs report here.
Congressman Pence calls for homeownership policies that put personal responsibility first. View the video here.
Jim Cramer's interview on NBC's Today Show caused political controversy this week:
View Cramer's written response to White House criticism here.
Read the article from the Montana Daily Inter Lake: When 40 Positions Become Two.
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Contrary to conventional Beltway wisdom, the House Republicans' zero votes for the Obama presidency's stimulus "package" is looking like the...
February 04, 2009
Stimulus Talking Points
- Our nation is in a recession and millions of Americans are hurting. - Congress and the President are right...
February 03, 2009
What They're Saying: Republicans Have A "Legitimate" Objection To Democrat "Stimulus" Plan
"... the economic measures racing through Congress would devote tens of billions of dollars to causes that have little to...
February 03, 2009
Pence: “More Big Government Spending On A Liberal Wish List Of Programs Won't Cure What Ails the American Economy”
Note: To view the speech, click here WASHINGTON, DC -- Following are the remarks delivered by Congressman Pence, Chairman of the...
February 03, 2009
GOP Challenges House Democrats To Release Omnibus Details
House Republican leaders on Tuesday called for public release of the proposed omnibus legislation that would encompass the nine remaining...
January 28, 2009
Purely Partisan Bill Will Burden Generations With Unsustainable Debt Despite Bipartisan Opposition
Today the House passed H.R. 1 [digest | votes], the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009." The bill...
January 27, 2009
Pence Denounces Democrat Stimulus Bill:
WASHINGTON – In response to the filing of the Democrat version of a stimulus bill, Congressman Mike Pence, chairman of...
January 23, 2009
Stimulus Talking Points
The American people are hurting and our economy is in a recession. Congress is right to take action to stimulate...
January 23, 2009
Boehner Statement on House Republicans’ Economic Recovery Proposals
House GOP Leader: “Our proposals are rooted in the belief that fast-acting tax relief, rather than slow-moving and wasteful government...
January 22, 2009
Boarding Pass
TALKERS ON THE STIMULUS The American people are hurting and our economy is in a recession. Congress is right to take action...
January 14, 2009
Pence Lauds RSC Economic Stimulus Bill
Today, the House Republican Study Committee (RSC) unveiled its economic stimulus bill, the Economic Recovery and Middle-Class Relief Act. Rep....
January 14, 2009
Editorials Oppose TARP Expansion
Investor's Business Daily Editorial: "Show Us The Money" Excerpts: "One of the key principles of those who want to shrink government, lower...
January 14, 2009
Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) Talking Points
We are in a recession, and the American people are hurting. House Republicans are on the side of the...
January 08, 2009
Pence: House Republicans will be on the Side of the American Taxpayer
U.S. Congressman Mike Pence, Chairman of the House Republican Conference, gave the following speech on the floor of the U.S....
January 07, 2009
Newspapers Nationwide Echo House Republicans’ Call For Sweeping Tax Cuts And Fiscal Restraint To Stimulate Economy
"[The Democrats' stimulus bill] doesn't include substantial tax cuts for American families, and it doesn't include necessary tax relief for...
