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Sep 12, 2012
Congressman Fincher Statement on Death of Ambassador Christopher Stevens
Issues: Defense and National Security
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Stephen Fincher (R-Frog Jump), had the following to say about the attack on the US Embassy in Libya that resulted in four deaths, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens.
Sep 11, 2012
Congressman Fincher Commemorates 9/11 Victims and Families
Issues: Defense and National Security
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Stephen Fincher (R-Frog Jump), issued the following statement regarding the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001:
Aug 1, 2012
Fincher Votes to Stop the Tax Hike
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Stephen Fincher (R-Frog Jump), voted in favor of H.R. 8, the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012, which will prevent a tax hike on Americans. The bill is now before the U.S. Senate where, if no action is taken, every taxpayer in America will be hit with a tax increase on January 1, 2013 when the current tax rates are set to expire.
Jul 3, 2012
Fincher to Host Two Job Fairs in Jackson and Covington
Jackson, TN – Today Congressman Stephen Fincher (R-TN) announced two upcoming job fairs connecting employers with job-seekers. The TSBDC and Workforce Development will be on site providing workshops on resumes and interviewing skills.
Jun 28, 2012
Congressman Fincher Responds to Supreme Court Ruling on Obamacare
Issues: Health
Washington, DC – Today, the United States Supreme Court announced its ruling on the constitutionality of President Obama’s signature piece of legislation, otherwise known as Obamacare. The law was upheld and deemed constitutional, including the controversial individual mandate. The individual mandate, which requires every American to purchase health insurance, was ruled by the Supreme Court as a tax.
Mar 27, 2012
Congressman Fincher’s JOBS Act Heads to White House for President’s Signature
Issues: Economy and Jobs
WASHINGTON — Today, the JOBS Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives as amended by the Senate by a vote of 380-41. The JOBS Act is a legislative package designed to jumpstart our economy and restore opportunities for America’s primary job creators: our small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs. The base bill is H.R. 3606, which Congressman Fincher introduced.
Mar 22, 2012
Congressman Fincher’s JOBS Act Passes U.S. Senate 73-26
Issues: Economy and Jobs
WASHINGTON — Today, the JOBS Act passed the U.S. Senate with a vote of 73-26. The JOBS Act is a legislative package designed to jumpstart our economy and restore opportunities for America’s primary job creators: our small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs.
Mar 8, 2012
Congressman Fincher’s JOBS Act Passes U.S. House of Representatives 390 to 23
Issues: Economy and Jobs
WASHINGTON — Today, the JOBS Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives 390 - 23. The JOBS Act is a legislative package designed to jumpstart our economy and restore opportunities for America’s primary job creators: our small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs. Congressman Fincher’s H.R. 3606, which passed out of the House Financial Services Committee with bipartisan support (54-1), is the base bill for this package of bills.
Mar 7, 2012
Fincher, Cantor Tout Broad Support of JOBS Act
Issues: Economy and Jobs
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Stephen Fincher (R-Frog Jump) and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) released the following statements highlighting the broad coalitions, including small and large businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs, supporting the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act.
Feb 16, 2012
Fincher IPO “On-Ramp” Bill Passes Out of House Committee
Issues: Economy and Jobs
WASHINGTON — Today, H.R. 3606 Reopening American Capital Markets to Emerging Growth Companies Act of 2011 passed through the full House Committee on Financial Services. The legislation would reduce the costs of going public for small and medium-sized companies by easing regulatory requirements. Over the last ten years, the number of companies going public has fallen dramatically, hurting the ability of small companies to grow, innovate, and hire new workers.
