National Debt
July 29th, 2011
I read the threads from last night and this morning about whether as Allen West has, conservatives should accept the Boehner plan and abandon the tea party insistence that there should be NO debt increase without spending...
July 27th, 2011
NRCC - As Democrats in Washington continue looking for a scapegoat to avoid taking responsibility for their reckless big-government spending spree, the National Republican Congressional Committee today released a new video...
July 26th, 2011
Patriots,While cleaning around the new homestead, there was an area that was covered in old hay and stray. There were piles of it spread over an area behind the barn. On top over it, were a few boards and all of the various...
July 25th, 2011
Is the Government Participating In a Huge Ponzi Scheme?In a word, yes! Some time ago, Treasury Secretary Geithner sent a letter to Congressional leaders about the debt ceiling increase, stating that "...
July 22nd, 2011
No Disrespect intended to Jello when compared to Obama and Democrats (Party of No) Crying like an injured bride, President Obama said today that Speaker Boehner "Left me at...
July 21st, 2011
Today, I spoke on the Senate floor in support of the Cut, Cap, and Balance Act and to address the continued failure of Democrats to propose a plan to address our debt crisis.
July 20th, 2011
Tuesday, I released the following statement regarding my support for H.R. 2560, the “Cut, Cap and Balance Act of 2011:”The House Republican ‘Cut, Cap and Balance’ plan responsibly tackles our spending-driven debt crisis and...
July 17th, 2011
With August 2nd approaching and doomsday for the American economy just around the corner, Barack Obama is attempting once again to play mediator/hard ball ideologue in his attempt to get Republicans to raise a ton of taxes...
July 15th, 2011
“The fact that we are here today to debate raising America’s debt limit is a sign of leadership failure.” Senator Barack Obama, March 16, 2006Black and White enjoying riding in the car
July 14th, 2011
Obama warns that Social Security payments might not go out if the budget and debt-ceiling impasse is not resolved. I am no supporter of scams funded by expropriation, but if Social Security payments are not made, it will not...
July 29th, 2011
As Congress continues to navigate this urgent and complicated debt crisis, you can count on me to do the right thing for the right reasons and to approach every vote as a free market, constitutional conservative. I have...
July 26th, 2011
NRCC - The House Democrats’ campaign arm launched a fundraising drive last weekend saying that they “don’t quit” demanding a new credit card for more government spending with no strings attached:DEMOCRATS LAUNCH “WE DON’T...
July 26th, 2011
Several days ago, a Facebook Friend posted the question as to why Social Security checks are the first thing threatened when a shortfall on the existing budget is a possibility, in this case, unless the debt-ceiling is...
July 25th, 2011
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson went "On the Record" last week to discuss the debt ceiling situation and explains why he's not confident a debt deal will be reached. View video and transcript below: Watch the latest video at...
July 22nd, 2011
As usual, the correct position is the exact opposite of what the major networks bark at you. Among many other good things, lowering the debt ceiling would improve investor confidence, by making clear that fewer resources...
July 20th, 2011
Today, I co-sponsored the Cut, Cap and Balance Act. This legislation would enact significant spending cuts, place enforceable caps on government spending and require the passage of a Balanced Budget Amendment in order to...
July 18th, 2011
As an original cosponsor of the Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011, I applaud our Republican leadership for bringing this urgent legislation to the House floor this week. This bill invokes a three step process to solve our...
July 15th, 2011
Speaker of the House John Boeher is quickly becoming one of the strongest Republican Speakers of all time. He is standing strong against heavy pressure from the Liberal Media, Barack Obama, Democrats in the Senate and even...
July 14th, 2011
Today I spoke on the Senate floor to address the President’s failed leadership during the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations:We all know that even if the August 2 deadline passes without a deal, according to the Bipartisan...
July 12th, 2011
Today I released this statement following reports that Senate Budget Committee Democrats released their budget proposal to their Democrat colleagues and members of the media, before holding a public hearing:After nearly two...