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Key Vote Alert – “YES” on ObamaCare Repeal
KEY VOTE ALERT “YES” on ObamaCare Repeal (HR 45) The Club for Growth urges all House members to vote “YES” on the bill that would fully and permanently repeal ObamaCare (HR 45). Consideration of this bill is expected later today. The vote on this bill will be included in the Club’s 2013 congressional scorecard. As […]
“Arrested Economic Development”
For all you fans of the TV show “Arrested Development” comes this video from the House Republican Conference:
Liberal Quote of the Day
Congress is going to debate the new farm bill soon, and it’s a whopper. The food stamp program, which is wholly unrelated to agriculture, takes up roughly 80% of the $1 trillion bill. Unfortunately, there’s bipartisan support for it. As one example, here’s a recent quote from Republican Senator Thad Cochran: “[Food stamps] should […]
Club President Chris Chocola appears on C-Span’s Washington Journal
“It’s Time to Codify the Hastert Rule”
Now this is a great idea.
ObamaCare Losing Support…from Democrats
From the New York Times: Democratic senators, at a caucus meeting with White House officials, expressed concerns on Thursday about how the Obama administration was carrying out the health care law they adopted three years ago. Democrats in both houses of Congress said some members of their party were getting nervous that they could pay […]
Key Vote Alert – “YES” on Full Faith and Credit Act (HR 807)
KEY VOTE ALERT “YES” on Full Faith and Credit Act (HR 807) The Club for Growth urges all House members to vote “YES” on the Full Faith and Credit Act (HR 807) sponsored by Rep. Tom McClintock. Consideration of the bill is expected in the next few weeks. The vote on this bill will be […]
“Cruz in Control”
(H/T Politico)
Dem Senator on ObamaCare: “I just see a huge train wreck coming down.”
"I just see a huge train wreck coming down."" – Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) on ObamaCare. (H/T to Congressman Trey Radel’s Facebook Page for the image)
Key Vote Alert – “NO” on PCIP Extension Bill (HR 1549)
KEY VOTE ALERT “NO” on PCIP Extension Bill (HR 1549) The Club for Growth urges all House members to vote “NO” on HR 1549, a bill designed to extend an ObamaCare program that has run out of money. Consideration of the bill is expected sometime next week. The vote on this plan will be included […]
Casey Black DeSantis shows off her Club for Growth coffee mug
Casey Black DeSantis, the wife of Congressman Ron DeSantis (R-FL), recently showed off her Club for Growth mug on her TV show “First Coast Living” down in Jacksonville, FL. Thanks for the shout-out, Casey!
Club for Growth Urges McConnell To Block Hochberg Nomination
Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “Senator McConnell stood strong when he voted against reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank last year, and we hope he will show leadership again by blocking Fred Hochberg’s nomination and all other nominations to the Export-Import Bank’s board.” Washington, DC – The Club for Growth today urged Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) […]
Chocola: Obama’s Budget Taxes the Middle Class, Too
Club for Growth Action Adds Greg Walden To PrimaryMyCongressman.Com
Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “We always knew Greg Walden had a liberal record, but he really cemented it with his public opposition to even modest entitlement reform.” Washington, DC – Club for Growth Action today announced that it is adding Congressman Greg Walden (R-OR) to www.PrimaryMyCongressman.com following Walden’s comments opposing modest reforms to Social Security. […]
Club for Growth Calls On Walden To Clarify His Remarks On Chained CPI
Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “Greg Walden ought to think about clarifying his remarks on chained CPI, and think about clarifying soon.” Washington, DC – The Club for Growth issued the following statement in response to National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Greg Walden’s comments opposing “chained CPI” inflation calculation for Social Security: “Greg Walden doesn’t […]
Club for Growth Opposes Obama Plan To Cap IRA Size
Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “What’s next – a cap on wealth in general?” Washington, DC – The Club for Growth issued the following statement in response to a proposal in President Obama’s budget that would cap the size of IRAs: “What’s next – a cap on wealth in general?” said Club for Growth President Chris […]
Key Vote Alert – “NO” on Hochberg Re-Nomination to Ex-Im Bank
KEY VOTE ALERT “NO” on Hochberg Re-Nomination to Ex-Im Bank The Club for Growth is urging all Senators to oppose the re-nomination of Fred Hochberg as chairman and president of the Export-Import Bank. This vote, which could include procedural votes, will be included in the Club’s 2013 Congressional Scorecard. In 2008, when President Obama was […]
Confusing Question of the Day
Pryor Votes Against Death Tax Repeal
Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “Mark Pryor should be held accountable for his vote for this nasty and anti-growth tax.” Washington, DC – Club for Growth President Chris Chocola issued the following statement in reaction to Arkansas Democrat Senator Mark Pryor’s vote late Friday night against full repeal of the Federal estate tax, more commonly […]
Key Vote Alert – Senate Budget Amendments
KEY VOTE ALERT Amendments to the Senate Budget (S. Con. Res. 8) The Club for Growth will be scoring the following amendments during the debate on the Senate budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 8). These votes could be considered as early as today. These votes will be included in the Club’s 2013 Congressional Scorecard. […]