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Big Whiff: Details of Obama’s 2013 Budget

Feb 15, 2012 Comments Off by

Yesterday, President Obama released his fiscal year 2013 budget proposal. Unfortunately, this budget request doubles-down on the same failed policies which have made the economy worse under President Obama. This budget includes the most government spending in history, the biggest tax increase in American history, …

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Dems continue one-trick approach to governance: raise taxes

Feb 15, 2012 Comments Off by

Dems Reject Spending Cuts in Payroll Tax Talks, Insist on Job-Threatening Tax Hikes

In their joint statement regarding payroll tax cut negotiations, Speaker Boehner, Leader Cantor, and Whip McCarthy note that “Republicans have attempted to reach an agreement and negotiated in good faith for months, …

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Obama budget: More Debt, More Doubt, Fewer Jobs

Feb 14, 2012 Comments Off by

Reports Show President’s Budget Is Loaded With Same Failed ‘Stimulus’ Spending & Small Business Tax Hikes

The budget crafted by President Obama last year was widely panned as a threat to job growth. And based on the reports, it looks like we’re in for more …

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Why Do Democrats Oppose a Pay Freeze for Federal Bureaucrats & Members of Congress?

Feb 01, 2012 Comments Off

House Republicans will vote this week on H.R. 3835, legislation by Rep. Sean Duffy (R-WI)that extends the pay freeze for federal bureaucrats, Members of Congress, and Congressional staff through 2013.

Democrats have voiced opposition to freezing salaries again, and President Obama actually wants …

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Gosar: SOPA is flawed policy

Jan 19, 2012 Comments Off

By Congressman Paul Gosar

They say the road to Hell is paved with good intentions.  Nowhere is that more true than in Congress.  Too often, some members of Congress want to be seen as “doing something” about a problem, or “caring” about people or constituencies, they support …

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