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Club for Growth Applauds Senate GOP for Preserving Earmark Ban
“Senate Republicans did the right thing today, and Senator Flake deserves credit for pushing the issue.” Washington, DC – Club for Growth president David McIntosh released the following statement in response to published reports that Senate Republicans voted to continue their ban on earmarks: “House Republicans should take a cue from their Senate counterparts on […]
OP-ED: Trump’s “Big [Bad] Border Tax”
By David McIntosh Read the article on Townhall.com >>> When the President-elect takes to Twitter to threaten a major American company with a “big border tax,” as he did again on Tuesday, Americans are the real losers. First, it is working families who would pay the Big Tax. Second, the fact that the future leader […]
Club for Growth Supports Ryan’s No-Tariff-Increase Pledge
“The President-elect’s threat of a ‘big border tax is bad policy and bad precedent.” Washington, DC – Club for Growth president David McIntosh released the following statement in response to published reports that Speaker Paul Ryan said, “We’re not going to be raising tariffs”: “The President-elect’s threat of a ‘big border tax’ is bad […]
Key Vote Alert – “YES” on the REINS Act (HR 26)
KEY VOTE ALERT “YES” on the REINS Act (HR 26) The Club for Growth urges all members of Congress to support the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act (HR 26). A vote on this proposal is expected in the House today or tomorrow. The vote will be included in the Club for […]
Op-Ed in The Hill: The longer you wait, the harder it will get — repeal ObamaCare now
Read full article on The Hill website here >> BY DAVID MCINTOSH, CONTRIBUTOR – 12/21/16 01:40 PM EST For six years Republicans have fought for the opportunity to repeal and replace ObamaCare. That time has come, and there should be no delay. When the new Congress is sworn in on Jan. 3, it should immediately […]
Club for Growth PAC Endorses Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel for U.S. Senate
“Mandel is a model of pro-growth fiscal conservatism in Ohio.” Washington, DC – The Club for Growth PAC today announced its endorsement of Josh Mandel, the State Treasurer of Ohio, for the 2018 U.S. Senate race, and the seat currently held by Sen. Sherrod Brown. “Josh Mandel is a model of pro-growth fiscal conservatism in […]
Club for Growth Applauds Choice of Mulvaney to Head OMB
“Mick Mulvaney is a leader among economic conservatives, and his selection is a major victory for taxpayers.” Washington, DC – Club for Growth president David McIntosh released the following statement in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Rep. Mick Mulvaney (SC-05) to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget: “The days of […]
Club for Growth Hopes Rick Perry Will Be Final Energy Secretary
“Governor Perry has a prime opportunity to serve taxpayers by closing the doors at DOE.” Washington, DC – Club for Growth president David McIntosh released the following statement in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of former Texas Governor Rick Perry to be Secretary of Energy: “Rick Perry will be a strong advocate for free-market […]
Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Congressman-elect Mike Johnson (LA-04)
“Mike Johnson’s deep respect for the Constitution and his commitment to economic liberty will make him a strong leader on pro-growth policy in Washington.” Washington, DC – The Club for Growth PAC released the following statement congratulating Louisiana State Rep. Mike Johnson for his election to Congress from Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District: “Mike Johnson’s deep […]
Club for Growth Applauds Nomination of AG Scott Pruitt as EPA Administrator
“The EPA’s reign of regulatory malpractice is coming to an end.” Washington, DC – Club for Growth president David McIntosh released the following statement in response to reports of President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to lead the Environmental Protection Agency: “The EPA’s reign of regulatory malpractice is coming to an […]
Why ‘Buy America’ isn’t good for Americans
Published in Conservative Review 12/6/16 By David McIntosh Americans love competition. When it’s time to buy a product or service we want choices that induce competition. And when the buyer is the federal government — using our tax dollars — we definitely want the most bang for the buck. Like our president-elect showed in his […]
Club for Growth Backs House Leadership’s Warning Against Tariffs
“Tax cuts and deregulation will make the American economy great again, but tariffs and trade wars will make it tank again.” Washington, DC – Club for Growth president David McIntosh released the following statement in response to published reports that “House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy refused to back President-elect Donald Trump’s push for a 35-percent […]
Trump Should Tread Softly On His New Trade Agenda
In an op-ed published (11/28/16) in Investor’s Business Daily, Club President David McIntosh and Cato Institute Adjunct Scholar Scott Lincicome addressed economic and legal concerns in the President-elect’s trade rhetoric. IBD Op-Ed President-Elect Donald Trump has released an ambitious to-do list. His plans for cutting individual and corporate taxes, for repealing and replacing ObamaCare, and […]
Club on Trump’s Carrier Deal
Club President David McIntosh discussed President-elect Trump’s Indiana Carrier deal during an appearance on Fox Business Network’s “Making Money w Charles Payne” on 12-1-16
Export Import Bank
The Export-Import Bank is a federal agency that uses billions of tax dollars to back foreign business deals for a small handful of large companies. It is a classic Washington example of picking winners and losers. Some U.S. companies are supported by taxpayers, but most are not. Congressional authorization for Ex-Im lapsed in 2015, and […]
Club for Growth Supports Nomination of Rep. Tom Price as HHS Secretary
“Dr. Price brings a common sense commitment to free market health care reforms.” Washington, DC – Club for Growth president David McIntosh released the following statement in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Congressman Tom Price to lead the Department of Health and Human Services: “Tom Price brings something to HHS that’s been missing […]
Club for Growth Opposes Obama’s Last Ditch End-Around for Export-Import Bank
“The Export-Import Bank is exactly the kind of bureaucratic swamp that the American people want drained.” Washington, DC – Club for Growth president David McIntosh released the following statement in response to reports that the Obama administration wants Congressional Republicans to change the rules for how the Export-Import Bank operates: “The Export-Import Bank […]
David on Newsmax with Steve Malzberg
David On WSJ Opinion Journal Re: Earmarks
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