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  • 09.10.2012
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    Clearing of red tape needed for recovery
    By Buck McKeon America has always been a country founded on principled determination and the idea that it’s possible to make something out of nothing. In no state of our union is this pioneer spirit more pervasive than in California. But when you see foreclosure signs on your neighbors’ homes or “f... More
  • 07.30.2012
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    The danger of Obama’s inaction on sequestration
    By Howard P. “Buck” McKeon Only a handful of legislative days remain to resolve the devastating cuts to our military, known as sequestration, before the campaign trail becomes the sole focus of political activity. The false notion persists that the deadline is Jan. 2, when the Office of Management ... More
  • 07.26.2012
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    Stop the Red Tape
    Thanks to President Obama, America is experiencing the worst economic recovery since World War II. Small businesses along Main Street are struggling – and they’re discouraged. If you listen, they’ll tell you they’re strangling in red tape. Almost half of small business owners said they’re not hiring... More
  • 07.17.2012
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    Athletes from our district heading to London Olympics
    Congratulations to our district’s outstanding athletes who will represent our nation at the Olympic Games in London! Their enthusiasm and passion for excellence is an inspiration to our community. These athletes demonstrate initiative and work ethic far beyond what the American public can see. Thei... More
  • 07.02.2012
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    Damage done by Obamacare long before ruling
    By Buck McKeon I respect the U.S, Supreme Court’s ruling, and while I find it disappointing, it doesn’t change what we know to be true: Obamacare is a bad law that is wrong for America. The Supreme Court ruled that Obamacare is constitutional, not that it is a good or wise law. While no one can arg... More
  • 06.24.2012
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    The disastrous impact of sequestration
    A casual glimpse at the headlines these days confirms that America faces a daunting combination of a dangerous national security environment and a volatile global economy. We are still at war in Afghanistan. Iran and North Korea appear intent on building nuclear weapons. Tensions are brewing in the... More
  • 06.06.2012
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    Let’s replace failed job training system with one that works
    By Representatives Buck McKeon, Virginia Foxx and Joe Heck In January, President Obama told the story of Jackie Bray, who found employment after participating in a job training program at a local community college. The president urged Congress to "cut through the maze of confusing training programs... More
  • 06.05.2012
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    America's Defense Industrial Base And Good Jobs Are At Risk
    By REP. HOWARD P. "BUCK" MCKEON Even as our nation struggles to recover from the financial crisis, America's aerospace and defense industry embodies some of our greatest aspirations for the American economy. It is a manufacturing industry at the cutting edge of technology and innovation. It is Amer... More
  • 05.17.2012
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    House Vote Alert: National Defense Bill
    McKeon Leads National Defense Bill National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2013 McKeon on NDAA & National Defense Click here to watch Tomorrow, the House of Representatives will vote on the National Defense Authorization Act for 2013 (NDAA). I am proud and privileged to be able to help guide throu... More
  • 05.09.2012
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    Military Crippling Sequester Must Be Stopped
    By Reps. Buck McKeon and Paul Ryan Last year, as the federal government approached a limit on how much it could legally borrow, the Obama administration asked Congress to rubber-stamp an increase in the government's borrowing authority without any spending cuts to match. When House Republicans made... More