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House Budget Committee Hearing: The Congressional Budget Office’s Budget and Economic Outlook
February 13, 2013 - Welcome, everyone, to today’s hearing. Thanks to Dr. Elmendorf for coming to testify. And thanks to your staff for putting together the latest Budget and Economic Outlook. I’m sorry to say: Things don’t look good. The CBO says our economy will grow by only 1.4 percent this year. Unemployment will ho... More

Ryan Statement on the State of the Union Address
February 12, 2013 - WASHINGTON—In response to President Obama’s State of the Union address, House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin issued the following statement: "Last year, the American people chose divided government. So this year, both parties have to make it work. We need to make progress on real s... More

Ryan: The President Must Offer Solutions
February 6, 2013 - WASHINGTON—Upon passage of H.R. 444, “The Require a PLAN Act,” House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin issued the following statement: “I commend Congressman Price for introducing this bill, and I was pleased to join my colleagues in supporting its passage. “But I wish it hadn’t come ... More

Ryan: CBO Report is a Warning of the Challenges Ahead
February 5, 2013 - WASHINGTON—Today, the Congressional Budget Office released its Budget and Economic Outlook, which projected an $845 billion deficit for fiscal year 2013. In response, House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin issued the following statement: “The CBO’s report is yet another warning that ... More

Ryan Statement on the Sequester
February 5, 2013 - WASHINGTON—House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin released the following statement in response to the President’s remarks on the sequester: “I’m glad the President agrees that we should replace the sequester. The House twice has passed legislation to replace these arbitrary cuts to o... More

Ryan: The President is Shirking His Duty
February 4, 2013 - WASHINGTON—Today, President Obama is required by law to submit his budget request for Fiscal Year 2014. For the fourth time in five years, however, he will miss the statutory deadline. In response, House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin issued the following statement: "I’m disappoint... More

The Principle of Prudence and the Conservative Renewal
January 26, 2013 - Thanks, Rich. I’m happy to see so many friends in the audience. And I’m honored to speak to such distinguished guests. I’d say this is, perhaps, the greatest collection of conservative talent ever gathered in one room—with the possible exception of when William F. Buckley dined alone. I started read... More

Chairman Ryan Statement on the No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013
January 23, 2013 - WASHINGTON—Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 325, the No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013. The legislation requires both houses of Congress to pass a budget, as stipulated by federal law. If either house fails to pass a budget, its members’ pay will be withheld. Upon passage of the l... More

Chairman Ryan Statement on the Path to a Responsible Budget Process
January 18, 2013 - WASHINGTON¬Earlier today, House Republicans announced a path forward on the nation’s near-term budget challenges. The 1974 Congressional Budget Act requires passage of a budget resolution by April 15 each year. Under Senator Harry Reid’s leadership, the Senate has refused to pass a budget for 1,360 ... More

Chairman Ryan Statement on H.R. 152
January 15, 2013 - WASHINGTON—House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin issued the following statement upon passage of H.R. 152: “I’m committed to helping the communities affected by Hurricane Sandy. We should meet all of their needs as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, H.R. 152 is the latest example of... More

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