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Club for Growth: Oppose Price Controls On Wages And Pass Pro-Growth Policies Instead

Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “The government shouldn’t set the price of labor, the free market should.”   Washington, DC – The Club for Growth issued the following statement on proposals to raise the minimum wage: “Increasing the minimum wage is political pandering, pure and simple. It does nothing to increase economic growth, which would create […]

New Club for Growth Action TV Ads Call Sid Dinsdale’s Record “Really Liberal”

Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “Sid Dinsdale’s millions can buy lots of ads, but they can’t hide a really liberal record.”   Washington, DC – Club for Growth Action today released a new statewide TV ad buy in Nebraska’s Senate race targeting banker Sid Dinsdale. The Club’s PAC has endorsed Ben Sasse in the race. To […]

House Violates the Hastert Rule…Again.

House Republican leaders, ignoring a majority of its members yet again, went ahead and passed the Electrify Africa Act, which included the reauthorization of OPIC, the lesser known cousin of the Ex-Im Bank.   Even though it passed, Republicans opposed it 106-116.   Hastert Rule violation!

Professor Gary Wolfram: I Never Endorsed Shane Osborn For Senate

Economics Professor Listed As “Endorsing” Shane Osborn: “Shane Osborn’s campaign never asked me to endorse their candidate and I don’t appreciate that his campaign is claiming I did.”   Washington, DC – The Club for Growth PAC released a statement from Professor Gary Wolfram in response to Shane Osborn’s statement that he had “endorsed” his campaign for […]

Key Vote Alert – “NO” on OPIC Reauthorization

KEY VOTE ALERT “NO” on OPIC Reauthorization (HR 2548) The Club for Growth urges all House members to vote “NO” on the Electrify Africa Act (HR 2548) which includes reauthorization of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC). A vote is expected later today. The vote on final passage, and/or any procedural votes, will be included in the […]

Club for Growth PAC: Shane Osborn Should Explain False Resume Claim

Club for Growth Spokesman Barney Keller: “Shane Osborn should come clean about the misleading claims he’s made about his resume.”   Washington, DC – The Club for Growth PAC issued the following statement in response to a news story in The Hill that Shane Osborn “exaggerated” his role on the Nebraska State Investment Council, which oversees the state pension […]

Club for Growth Opposes OPIC Reauthorization

Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “The Overseas Private Investment Corporation is the lesser-known cousin of the Export-Import Bank that distorts markets, puts American taxpayers on the hook for questionable loans, and provides subsidies to politically-connected companies.”   Washington, DC – The Club for Growth issued the following statement about H.R. 2548, which contains reauthorization for the […]

Club for Growth PAC Endorses Chad Mathis For Congress

Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “The choice is clear: Dr. Chad Mathis is the constitutional conservative running in Alabama’s sixth Congressional district who will fight to repeal ObamaCare and stand up to the big-government liberals in Congress.”   Washington, DC – The Club for Growth PAC today announced that it is endorsing Dr. Chad Mathis for […]

New Club for Growth Action TV Ads Say Cochran Won’t Debate McDaniel Because Cochran’s Record Is Too Liberal

Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “What’s Thad Cochran scared of?” Chocola: “Voters are entitled to a debate between the major candidates for the United States Senate, and it’s sad that Mississippi’s senior Senator has chosen instead to hide behind his handlers and avoid the tough questions. Mississippi deserves better.”   Washington, DC – Club […]

Club for Growth Slams Export-Import Bank On First Day Of Conference

 Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “When President Obama called the Export-Import Bank ‘little more than a fund for corporate welfare,’ he was right. The Export-Import Bank is nothing more than a taxpayer-backed slush fund that benefits a few politically-connected companies more than anyone else, and it’s time to shut it down.” Washington, DC – Today, the […]

Club for Growth Action TV Ads Respond To Shane Osborn’s Negative Attacks On Conservative Ben Sasse

Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “Ben Sasse is a champion for economic freedom and Club for Growth Action will defend him.   Washington, DC – Today, Club for Growth Action announced a new TV ad campaign in Nebraska’s Senate race. The ads are in direct response to former Nebraska Treasurer Shane Osborn’s negative attacks on conservative […]

#TBT “What is Growth?”

Club President Chris Chocola in the WSJ: End The Tax Extenders

Club for Growth President Chris Chocola has an OpEd in the Wall Street Journal this morning on ending the tax extenders: A $250-a-year subsidy for those who commute to work using New York’s “bike share” program. Breaks for Broadway plays like “Of Mice and Men” starring James Franco and Chris O’Dowd, up to $15 million per production. A […]

Key Vote Alert – “NO” on Tax Extenders Bill (S.___)

KEY VOTE ALERT “NO” on Tax Extenders Bill (S. ___) The Club for Growth urges all Senators to vote “NO” on the tax extenders bill that the Senate Finance Committee recently marked up as the EXPIRE Act. A vote is expected sometime in May. The vote on final passage as well as procedural votes could be […]

Remy: Happy (Tax Day Edition)

Hensarling and Ryan Stand Up For Taxpayers in Export-Import Bank Debate

 Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “Congressmen Jeb Hensarling and Congressman Paul Ryan are exactly right – Congress should end the Export-Import Bank once and for all.”  Washington, DC – Today, the Club for Growth issued a statement of support in response to published reports that Congressman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) and Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) have urged […]

Mike Simpson in New Club for Growth Action TV Ads: “My name is Mike Simpson. I voted for the 700 billion dollar bailout”

 Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “Mike Simpson’s words speak for themselves.”  Washington, DC – Today, Club for Growth Action announced a new TV ad in the race for Congress in Idaho’s Second Congressional District. The ads use Mike Simpson’s own words about his support for the $700 billion Wall Street bailout against him. The Club for […]

Kudlow’s Final Chapter

New Club for Growth Action TV Ads: “Five Decades In Washington Is Enough” For Senator Thad Cochran

 Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “Thad Cochran has been in Washington too long and it’s time for a conservative change.”   Washington, DC – Today, Club for Growth Action announced a new TV ad campaign in Mississippi’s Senate race. The ads criticize Mississippi Republican Senator Thad Cochran for voting for former President Jimmy Carter’s federal takeover […]

Key Vote Alert – “NO” on Unemployment Insurance Extension

KEY VOTE ALERT “NO” on Unemployment Insurance Extension The Club for Growth urges all Senators to vote “NO” on the deal to extend unemployment benefits for five months, including retroactively to the beginning of the year (Senate Amdt 2874 to HR 3979). A vote is expected later this week. The vote on final passage will […]