Rep. Gohmert Op-ed: The True Meaning of 'Fair Share'
Dec 3, 2012
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Since he first took office in 2008, President Barack Obama has been relentless in his cry for all Americans to pay their “fair share” of taxes, without ever once giving the specifics of a tax plan that would truly create a “fair share” tax system. Here’s a novel idea: let’s take the President at...
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Rep. Hunter Op-ed: Secure the U.S.-Mexico Border First
Dec 1, 2012
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With the national election now in the rearview, talk of immigration reform is back. America’s immigration system is outdated and extraordinarily inefficient, but before Congress even considers debating a reform proposal of any kind, full attention must be given to strengthening security along the...
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Rep. Cantor Op-ed: Why Do We Educate Foreigners and Force Them To Go Back Home?
Nov 30, 2012
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The lessons taken from this month's election may vary, but the one thing we all agree on is that getting our economy moving again must be our top priority. We have an opportunity to come together to bring high-skilled immigrants into our workforce and boost economic growth, and to reunite families....
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Rep. Price Introduces Legislation Opposing Financial Transaction Tax
Nov 30, 2012
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Rep. Tom Price issued the following statement after introducing legislation opposing the establishment of a financial transaction tax on American financial markets. Price’s legislation prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury from assisting any foreign government with respect to the collection of a...
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Rep. Foxx Op-ed: Defending Medicare for Future Generations
Nov 29, 2012
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Say the word Medicare in Washington, and you’re sure to be in for a hot debate. It’s not surprising why. Medicare is vitally important to millions of retired Americans who paid into the program during their working years, just as it matters to today’s taxpayers who are covering Medicare’s current...
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Rep. Lankford Speaks Tax Reform on Fox Business
Nov 29, 2012
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Rep. James Lankford spoke about tax reform on Fox Business: "We have laid the groundwork for major tax reform." Online: Fox Business via...
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Rep. McMorris Rodgers with Rep. DeGette Op-ed: Senate Should Pass Hydropower Improvements
Nov 28, 2012
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As Congress faces tough questions about our fiscal future, we also have a unique opportunity to advance bipartisan energy policy that will create jobs. Putting Americans to work by expanding the nation’s access to clean, affordable hydropower is a solution on which the House of Representatives...
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Rep. Issa Op-ed: New STEM Visa Law Could Transform U.S. Economy
Nov 28, 2012
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Science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM – this is the foundation of a 21st-century economy. In the global pursuit of achievement and innovation, harnessing a workforce that masters science, technology, engineering and mathematics, is the difference between being a superpower in...
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Rep. Hall Introduces Legislation to Advance Domestic Energy Production
Nov 27, 2012
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Rep. Ralph Hall introduced H.R. 6603, the Tapping America’s Energy Potential through Research and Development Act of 2012 (TAEP Act), which would increase the energy security and affordability by encouraging the prudent development of domestic energy resources. Rep. Hall issued the following...
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Reps. Bishop and Pearce Urge House to Include Energy Development in Fiscal Cliff Debate
Nov 27, 2012
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Rep.s Rob Bishop and Steve Pearce urged the House to consider energy development as a way to increase revenues without having to increase taxes on hard working Americans. In a letter to Speaker of the House John Boehner, Reps. Bishop and Pearce emphasize that as Congress moves toward addressing the...
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