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Garrett Tax Day Op-Ed
Apr 15, 2009 - http://www.northjersey.com/opinion/43017502.html From federal taxes to property taxes, New Jersey residents face one of the highest total tax burdens in the nation. Tax day serves as a stark reminder of the ever-present fact that these crushing taxes make New Jersey unaffordable for too many indivi... More

Garrett Opposes Wasteful Democrat Budget
Mar 5, 2008 - (Washington, DC) Today, U.S. Representative Scott Garrett (NJ-5), a member of the House Budget Committee, condemned the Democrat budget proposal and joined several of his conservative colleagues in offering amendments to help cut spending and bring fiscal discipline back to Washington. In response ... More

Garrett Condemns Democrats’ Proposed Mortgage Plan
Feb 27, 2008 - (Washington, DC) Today, US Representative Scott Garrett (NJ-5), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, made the following statement in a hearing with Federal Chairman Ben Bernanke regarding our nation’s budget: “I would like to voice strong concerns about a plan being put together... More

Garrett Comments on Proposed Mortgage Plan
Feb 13, 2008 - (Washington, DC) Today, US Representative Scott Garrett (NJ-5) made the following statement about the Treasury Departments new plan to help the mortgage market: “Thank you Mr. Chairman and Congressman Ryan for holding this hearing and thank you, Secretary Paulson, for your testimony. I would like ... More

Garrett Opposes Toll Road Plan
Feb 13, 2008 - (Washington, DC) Today US Rep. Scott Garrett (NJ-5) joined Rep. Mike Ferguson (NJ-7), Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (NJ-11), Rep. Frank LoBiondo (NJ-2), Rep. Jim Saxton (NJ-3) and Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-4) in the fight against Governor Corzine’s toll road plan. The members took a public stance against the... More

Garrett Voices Concern about the President’s Budget
Feb 7, 2008 - (Washington, DC) Today, US Representative Scott Garrett (NJ-5), a member of the House Budget Committee, made the following statement during a hearing on President Bush’s fiscal year 2009 budget: “Thank you, Chairman Spratt and Congressman Ryan for holding this hearing and thank you, Director Nussle... More

Garrett Comments on President’s Budget
Feb 4, 2008 - (Washington, DC) US Representative Scott Garrett (NJ-5) made the following comments today on President Bush’s fiscal 2009 budget proposal: “As a member of the House Budget Committee, I look forward to dissecting the President’s budget proposal and to discussing its details with OMB Director Nussle ... More

Garrett Gazette- January 28, 2008
Jan 28, 2008 - Dear Friends: This week, the House is expected to consider an economic stimulus package created through diligent bipartisan negotiations between the White House and Congress. I’m encouraged to see that Washington can work across the party aisle to help American taxpayers and jumpstart the economy. ... More

Garrett Leads Fiscally Conscious Colleagues with Taxpayer Friendly Stimulus Package
Jan 23, 2008 - (Washington, DC) Today, US Representative Scott Garrett (NJ-5) joined several of his Republican colleagues to introduce the Economic Growth Act, an economic stimulus package which promotes job preservation and creation, long term economic growth, and a lower tax burden. At a press conference unveil... More

Garrett Sponsors Taxpayer-Friendly Economic Incentives Package
Jan 16, 2008 - (Washington, DC) Today, US Representative Scott Garrett (NJ-5) joined several of his Republican colleagues at a press conference to unveil the Middle Class Jobs Protection Act, a taxpayer-friendly alternative to the Democrat economic stimulus proposal currently in the works. “The Middle Class... More

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