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December 10, 2010
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Recently I was honored to be named a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means. Chaired by Rep. Dave Camp (R-MI), the committee has jurisdiction over Social Security and Medicare, tax and revenue legislation, and trade matters.
Issues:AgricultureEconomyHealth CareJobsSocial SecurityTradeWays & Means
December 3, 2010
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Americans sent an unmistakable message last month: Washington needs to cut spending and steward taxpayer dollars in a fiscally responsible manner.
Issues:BudgetEconomyTaxesWays & Means
November 26, 2010
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Unfortunately, since 2007 our nation's agriculture producers have been waiting for action on a number of trade agreements which could strengthen our economy.
Issues:AgricultureEconomyJobsTradeWays & Means
November 19, 2010
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Just a few days ago, our nation joined together to celebrate and honor the brave men and women who have defended - and are still defending - our nation from those who would stamp out freedom and democracy.
Issues:Veterans
November 12, 2010
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Throughout our nation's history innovators and entrepreneurs have played an integral role in creating American jobs, increasing productivity, and moving our economy forward.
Issues:AgricultureEducationRural DevelopmentTaxes
November 5, 2010
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The new health care law, which I opposed, contains numerous changes to Medicare prescription drug plans as well other aspects of everyone's health care.
Issues:Health Care
October 29, 2010
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It's plain and simple - you deserve fiscal responsibility from your government. Unfortunately, Washington has failed to live up to this basic tenet.
Issues:BudgetEconomyJobs
October 22, 2010
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Unfortunately, when Congress goes into extra innings it usually means bad things for American taxpayers.
Issues:BudgetEconomyJobsTaxes
October 15, 2010
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Over the last two years, the EPA has proposed burdensome new air and water regulations on everything from irrigation canals to methane from cows.
Issues:AgricultureEconomyJobsRural Development
October 8, 2010
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In a time when no spending bill, government takeover, or bailout is too big or too costly for this Congress, it may seem odd for the Democrat Leadership in Washington to leave town without even setting a budget.
Issues:BudgetEconomy