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Washington Democrats' "Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week"
Mar 13, 2009
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Whether it’s their handling of the economic crisis, a budget that spends too much, taxes too much, and borrows too much, or congressional Democrats’ continuing split with the Administration over these issues, this has been a week that Washington Democrats would love to forget. On both ends of Penns...
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Boehner: Omnibus Spending Bill “Makes Washington Look Even More Out of Touch”
Mar 11, 2009
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After President Obama signed the $410 billion omnibus spending bill, House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement:
“Today, in the midst of a deep recession, the President signed legislation that takes hope away from thousands of children in Washington while giving ne...
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Boehner: "The American People Are Sick and Tired of Washington Forcing Taxpayers to Pay for Those Who Have Been Irresponsible."
Mar 5, 2009
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In his weekly press briefing this afternoon, House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) highlighted Washington Democrats’ out-of-control spending binge and the impact it is having on American families and small businesses. Boehner criticized the “cramdown” housing bill Democrats brought to the Hou...
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Boehner Applauds Rep. Paul Ryan and Bipartisan, Bicameral Group for Line-Item Veto Bill
Mar 4, 2009
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House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement today on the line-item veto legislation introduced by a bipartisan group led by Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI):
“Less than two weeks ago, Congress passed a trillion-dollar spending bill crafted behind closed doors without a single...
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Boehner on Fox: President Obama Should Veto Pork-Laden Omnibus Spending Bill
Mar 4, 2009
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In an interview on Fox News’ Your World with Neil Cavuto this afternoon, House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) renewed his call for President Obama to veto the $410 billion “omnibus” spending bill currently on the Senate floor and promised to deliver the necessary Republican votes to uphold hi...
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Boehner Statement on CBO Budget Deficit Estimate
Jan 7, 2009
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House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today issued the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office released a report estimating the Fiscal Year 2009 budget deficit at $1.2 trillion:
“As Congress and President-elect Obama work together to help middle-class families and get o...
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GOP Leaders Underscore Need for Transparency, Accountability in Economic Bill
Jan 7, 2009
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At a press conference this morning, House Republican leaders discussed the state of the economy and underscored concerns regarding the overall size of the economic stimulus package being discussed in Washington. While expressing their willingness to work in conjunction with Democrats to help bolste...
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Boehner: Democrats’ Earmark Reforms Are Welcome, But Don’t Go Far Enough
Jan 6, 2009
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House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today issued the following statement on earmark rules changes announced by the Democratic chairmen of the House and Senate appropriations committees:
“I commend the majority for taking steps to increase the transparency of members’ individual earmark r...
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Boehner Statement on Today's Meeting with President-Elect Obama
Jan 5, 2009
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House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement after meeting with President-Elect Obama and congressional leaders on Capitol Hill this afternoon:
“Republicans look forward to working with President-elect Obama and congressional Democrats to help get our economy moving ...
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Hoyer Agrees with Republicans' Demands for Debate, Transparency Instead of Rushing to Pass Trillion Dollar Spending Plan
Jan 4, 2009
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As Congress prepares to return to session this week, attention on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue will turn to the Democrats’ trillion dollar government spending plan. The legislation is coming under increased scrutiny both inside and outside of the Washington Beltway, with Republicans in Congress...
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