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The Era of Big Government is Back, and It Threatens Ohio Jobs
May 1, 2009
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We recently marked the 100th day of President’s Obama tenure in the White House. While I like the President personally, I disagree with his economic policies, which I believe are reviving the era of big government that President Bill Clinton once said was “over” and threatening the jobs of tens of ...
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Helping Americans Rebuild College, Retirement & Personal Savings
Apr 24, 2009
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Over the last year, retirement, college and personal savings plans have increasingly lost their value as our economy has weakened. People who spent a lifetime living frugally and responsibly were hit with the terrible reality that they wouldn’t be able to retire as planned. Parents who sacrificed ...
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Massive National Energy Tax Hidden in President’s Budget
Apr 4, 2009
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Ohio’s coal industry employs about 3,000 people and provides more than 87 percent of the state’s electricity. Coal, which releases carbon dioxide when burned, makes up 95 percent of our nation’s fossil-fuel energy reserves.
Coal and the Ohioans who depend on it are also quietly under a...
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Better Solutions to Bring About Fiscal Sanity, Stop Tax-and-Spend Agenda
Mar 27, 2009
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When this session of Congress opened in January, I said that Republicans would not be the party of no – we would be the party of better solutions. Since then, we have offered alternative plans based on our principles of to counter the tax-and-spend big-government policies. The principles we’ve bas...
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Shock & Outrage That Could Have Been Avoided
Mar 20, 2009
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If you’ve been watching the news lately, you’ve been treated to Washington’s favorite parlor game: Whose Fault Was It? Whose fault was it that a bill written in secret and passed without legislative or public review protected bonuses about to be paid to executives at AIG? Whose fault was it that t...
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8th Congressional District Constituents Sound Off About Federal Policies
Mar 13, 2009
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In my weekly e-mail update to constituents in the 8th Congressional District, I recently asked for you to tell me how the policies coming out of Washington, D.C., are impacting you. Of those who’ve already shared your story with me, the vast majority are very upset with what they’re seeing: a tril...
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Farm Forum Is a Chance to Talk About Agriculture Issues
Feb 20, 2009
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On Saturday, March 7, some of the best agriculture minds in Ohio will gather in Piqua for the annual 8th Congressional District Farm Forum. This is always a highlight of my year, and I hope that you will join us.
As you may know, I believe that Ohio’s and America’s farmers benefit from free trade ...
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There’s A Better Way To Create Jobs, Spur Economy
Feb 13, 2009
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Constituents, I want you to know exactly where I stand and what my reasons were for the vote I cast Friday, Feb. 13. Below is the text of the speech I delivered before taking what I consider to be among the most important votes I ever cast. You can watch a video of the speech here.
"Mr. Speake...
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Let's Increase Family & Small Business Spending, Not Bloated Government Spending
Jan 26, 2009
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As some leaders in Washington plot how best to spend your tax dollars on bloated government programs, House Republicans have developed a plan to put money back in the hands of American families, small businesses, entrepreneurs and the self-employed. The latest spending package being discussed is alr...
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Ask Boehner: Taxpayer Loans to Auto Manufacturers, Eliminating the Secret Ballot
Dec 19, 2008
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I occasionally use this column to answer questions from 8th District constituents. You may submit questions to askboehner@mail.house.gov. My office is available to help constituents and you will find contact information at the end of this column.
I would like to know your position on ...
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