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Scalise Reaffirms Opposition to Export-Import Bank
Washington, DC – The Club for Growth applauds House Majority Whip Steve Scalise for his published remarks today on the Export-Import Bank. When asked what he thought would happen to Ex-Im, Scalise said, “At this point, [Financial Services Chairman Jeb Hensarling of Texas] has said he wants it to expire, and I think it’s on track to […]
PODCAST: David McIntosh with Matt Lewis of the Daily Caller
Club president David McIntosh talked about Ex-Im bank, the 2016 presidential race, and the Club’s stewardship of donations, with Matt Lewis of the Daily Caller.
Club for Growth Launches Ex-Im TV Ad Campaign in Four Congressional Districts
Washington, DC – The Club for Growth today released TV ads urging four Members of Congress to join conservatives and end the Export-Import Bank. The ads will air in the congressional districts of Representatives Buddy Carter (GA-01), Renee Ellmers (NC-02), Stephen Fincher (TN-08) and Bill Flores (TX-17). The six-figure ad buys in all four districts […]
Club for Growth Opposes Trade-Killer Amendments
Washington, DC – The Club for Growth issued the following statement regarding today’s Senate Finance Committee markup on trade legislation: “While the Club for Growth supports Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) in general, four amendments on today’s agenda are threats to free trade,” said Club for Growth President David McIntosh. “The Portman/Stabenow currency amendment has […]
Coalition of 50+ Orgs to Congress: Let the Export-Import Bank Expire
On April 21, 2014, the Club for Growth and 52 other organizations wrote to Members of Congress urging them to oppose reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. Here is the letter: Dear Members of Congress: On behalf of our groups and organizations, together representing millions of Americans, we urge you to oppose the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. […]
50 Reasons to End the Export-Import Bank
#50 – There are more than 30 active investigations of alleged fraud by Ex-Im bank employees. Washington, DC – Today the Club for Growth is launching a new phase in its opposition to reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. Each weekday the Club will tweet (@Club4Growth) a new reason why the Export-Import Bank, and its corruption […]
Club for Growth Launches 2016 Presidential White Papers
The Club carefully researched the records of Senator Ted Cruz, Senator Rand Paul, and Senator Marco Rubio. Washington, DC – The Club for Growth today released its first 2016 Presidential White Papers with analyses of the economic freedom records of Senators Ted Cruz, Rand Paul and Marco Rubio. To view the Club for Growth’s Presidential […]
Export-Import Bank on the Firing Line on Capitol Hill
Washington, DC – The Club for Growth commented on today’s joint House committee hearing on the Export-Import Bank: “One after another House Republicans exposed the hazards caused by the taxpayer-supported Export-Import Bank,” said Club for Growth President David McIntosh. “Widespread corruption, fraud, missing data, corporate welfare, and a federal agency competing against the private sector […]
Key Vote Alert – “YES” on Death Tax Repeal (H.R. 1105)
KEY VOTE ALERT “YES” on Death Tax Repeal (H.R. 1105) The Club for Growth urges all House members to vote “YES” on the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 (H.R. 1105). A vote is expected later this week. This vote will be included in the Club for Growth’s 2015 Congressional Scorecard. This is a grossly […]
Key Vote Alert – “YES” on Lee Amendment to Doc Fix Bill (H.R. 2)
KEY VOTE ALERT “YES” on Lee Amendment to Doc Fix Bill (H.R. 2) The Club for Growth urges all Senators to vote “YES” on Sen. Mike Lee’s amendment to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (H.R. 2). A vote is expected as early as this afternoon. This vote will be included in […]
Paul Ryan on the Export-Import Bank: “Let it go”
The Club for Growth stands with Ryan, McCarthy, Scalise, Hensarling, and many others in calling for an end to Ex-Im. Washington, DC – The Club for Growth thanked Congressman Paul Ryan, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, for his published remarks today on the Export-Import Bank. When asked by reporters what Congress should […]
Club for Growth Responds to Latest Defenders of the Export-Import Bank
99% of American companies doing business in world markets don’t get federal handouts from Ex-Im in order to compete. Washington, DC – The Club for Growth today commented on recent efforts by special interest groups to defend the Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im): “Special interests claim that 3,000 American companies depend on the Export-Import Bank to […]
Key Vote Alert – “No” on SGR Replacement Bill (HR ___)
KEY VOTE ALERT “No” on SGR Replacement Bill (HR ___) The Club for Growth urges all members of Congress to vote “NO” on the SGR Replacement Bill (HR ___) that was recently introduced in the House without being fully offset. A vote on this bill which could include partial offset language yet to be released […]
CFG President David McIntosh on CSPAN discussing Members’ Voting Records
Club for Growth Releases 2014 Congressional Scorecard
Club for Growth Releases 2014 Congressional Scorecard Club for Growth President David McIntosh: “2014’s Congressional Scorecard has few surprises. In general, those who believe in economic freedom will be recognized for their consistency and those who do not, will not.” Washington, DC – Today, the Club for Growth released its 2014 Congressional Scorecard, which ranks […]
Key Vote Alert – “NO” on Amtrak Reauthorization (HR 749)
KEY VOTE ALERT “No” on Amtrak Reauthorization (HR 749) The Club for Growth urges all House members to vote “NO” on the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 (HR 749), a bill that reauthorizes Amtrak. A vote is expected later this week. This vote will be included in the Club’s 2015 Congressional Scorecard. […]
Club for Growth PAC Statement On American Action Network Ad Campaign
Club for Growth President David McIntosh: “We have a message for those House Republicans who might be targeted: if the Speaker of the House attacks you for standing up for economic freedom and limited government, the Club for Growth PAC will have your back.” Washington, DC – The Club for Growth PAC issued the following […]
Key Vote Alert – “NO” on Student Success Act (HR 5)
KEY VOTE ALERT “No” on Student Success Act (HR 5) The Club for Growth urges all House members to vote “NO” on the Student Success Act (HR 5), a bill that reauthorizes No Child Left Behind. A vote is expected later this week. This vote will be included in the Club’s 2015 Congressional Scorecard. Republicans […]
Key Vote Alert – “YES” on ObamaCare Repeal (HR 596)
KEY VOTE ALERT “YES” on ObamaCare Repeal (HR 596) The Club for Growth urges all House members to vote “YES” on HR 596, a bill that would repeal ObamaCare and set up a process to implement free market reforms. A vote is expected later this week. This vote will be included in the Club’s 2015 […]
Key Vote Alert – “NO” on Co-Sponsoring HR 597 (Reauthorizing the Ex-Im Bank)
KEY VOTE ALERT “NO” on Co-Sponsoring HR 597 (Reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank) The Club for Growth urges all House members to not co-sponsor HR 597, a bill that reauthorizes the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Members who co-sponsor this bill will receive negative points on the Club’s 2015 Congressional Scorecard. Negative points will not be […]