Author: Andrew Roth
Club for Growth Opposes Yoho Resolution On Sugar Subsidies
Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “Yoho’s bill is clearly part of a public relations scheme dreamed up by lobbyists from Big Sugar in an attempt to dupe members of Congress and other conservative groups.” Washington, DC – The Club for Growth issued the following statement today criticizing H.Con.Res. 39, a resolution expressing the sense of Congress […]
Jim Jordan on the IRS Scandal
DC’s Ruling Class Mentality
Reps. Ron DeSantis and Matt Salmon – both elected with Club member support in 2012 – have an op-ed today in the Washington Times. In light of Congress trying to exempt itself from ObamaCare, these two men are urging consideration of a constitutional amendment that would prohibit "Congress from making any law that exempts members […]
Obama’s New Tax Plan
Cato’s Dan Mitchell has a good retort to Obama’s new plan to lower the corporate tax rate. Key takeaway? Read the fine print.
Club for Growth PAC Calls On Simpson To Vote No On Funding For ObamaCare
Club for Growth Spokesman Barney Keller: “Will Mike Simpson vote to fund ObamaCare, or will he stand with Idaho taxpayers and his fellow Republicans in opposing ObamaCare?” Washington, DC – The Club for Growth PAC today called on Representative Mike Simpson to vote no on funding ObamaCare through the appropriations process or the continuing resolution. […]
Club for Growth Asks McConnell To Sign Letter Promising Not To Fund ObamaCare
Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “If Senator McConnell is committed to defunding ObamaCare, then he should sign the Lee letter and promise not to support a continuing resolution or any budget that funds ObamaCare.” Washington, DC – The Club for Growth issued the following statement calling on Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to […]
Statement on Kentucky’s Senate Race
Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “The Club for Growth PAC met with Matt Bevin many months ago, and we’d like to hear more about his candidacy and the differences between him and Senator McConnell on the issues.” Washington, DC – The Club for Growth PAC issued the following statement on Kentucky’s Senate race: “The […]
Club for Growth Supports Hensarling GSE Reform Bill
Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “The federal government shouldn’t play a distortionary role in the private housing market, and Congressman Hensarling deserves the thanks of the American people for fighting to end Fannie and Freddie once and for all.” Washington, DC – The Club for Growth issued the following statement on House Financial Services […]
Key Vote Alert – “NO” on Watt Nomination as FHFA Director
KEY VOTE ALERT “NO” on Watt Nomination as FHFA Director The Club for Growth is urging all Senators to oppose the nomination of Rep. Mel Watt (D-NC) to be the next director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). This vote, which could include procedural votes, will be included in the Club’s 2013 Congressional Scorecard. […]
Mike Simpson’s Atrocious Record On School Choice
Club for Growth Spokesman Barney Keller: “Mike Simpson’s record of opposing school choice is exactly why he was endorsed six times in a row by the Idaho Teachers Union.” Washington, DC – As House Republicans debate an education reform bill today, the Club for Growth PAC pointed out that Idaho Republican Congressman Mike Simpson has […]