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Hensarling: It’s Time to Exit the Ex-Im Bank
Pelosi: An Increase in Cost is Actually a Decrease in Cost
How’s this for an Orwellian comment from Pelosi: Pelosi acknowledged at today’s press conference that some people would pay higher rates under Obamacare, but she argued they would be getting a better product. "The fact is the value of what you get for the cost that you pay is a reduction in cost to you," […]
Club for Growth Urges Passage Of Lee-Amash Bill To Repeal Export-Import Bank
Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “Senator Mike Lee and Congressman Justin Amash are true champions of economic freedom, so it’s no surprise that they would go to bat for the taxpayers and seek an end to the Export-Import Bank.” Washington, DC – The Club for Growth issued the following statement on a bill authored […]
Key Vote Alert – “NO” on the Senate Farm Bill (S 954)
KEY VOTE ALERT “NO” on Senate Farm Bill (S 954) The Club for Growth urges all Senators to vote “NO” on the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (S 954). We expect the vote on final passage to occur later today or this week. The vote on final passage, and/or any procedural votes, […]
Sen. Ted Cruz: This Debate is About One Thing — The Debt Ceiling
Key Vote Alert – “YES” on Sugar Reform Amendment (#925) to the Farm Bill (S. 954)
KEY VOTE ALERT “YES” on Sugar Reform Amendment (#925) to the Farm Bill (S. 954) The Club for Growth urges all Senators to vote “YES” on the Toomey-Shaheen sugar reform amendment (#925) to the Senate farm bill (S. 954). Consideration of this amendment is expected this week or next week. The vote on this amendment […]
Key Vote Alert – “NO” on Co-Sponsoring the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 1276)
KEY VOTE ALERT “NO” on Co-Sponsoring the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 1276) The Club for Growth is urging all House members to not co-sponsor the protectionist Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 1276). Members who co-sponsor this bill will receive negative points on the Club’s 2013 Congressional Scorecard. Negative points will […]
Labor Unions Starting to Oppose ObamaCare
From The Hill newspaper: Labor unions are breaking with President Obama on ObamaCare. Months after the president’s reelection, a variety of unions are publicly balking at how the administration plans to implement the landmark law. They warn that unless there are changes, the results could be catastrophic.
Club for Growth: Apple Simply Following Rules Created By Washington
Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “Instead of holding a silly hearing because a profitable company sought to minimize its taxes, Congress should work to achieve a tax code that is as simple and pro-growth as possible.” Washington, DC – The Club for Growth today issued the following statement in response to a Senate hearing […]
Club for Growth Urges McConnell To Reject Budget Conference Unless Agreement is Made To Exclude Anti-Growth Measures
Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “Fiscal conservatives shouldn’t trust any Senator from either party on this issue unless there is a public agreement to avoid these anti-growth tactics.” Washington, DC – The Club for Growth today urged Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans to object to going to conference on the FY14 […]
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 […]