• Boehner Statement on the Situation in Gaza
    Dec 30, 2008  - House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today issued the following statement supporting the state of Israel as attacks continue in Gaza:   “Israel has the right to defend its citizens and territory, as it is doing.  The current outbreak of violence is the result of Hamas’ decision to break the... More
  • Boehner Statement on the Democrats’ $1 Trillion
    Dec 29, 2008  - House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement today on the nearly $1 trillion spending plan Democrats are planning for January:   “The American people are facing tough economic times, and they expect Washington to act – but we must act in a responsible way that helps g... More
  • Boehner Statement on Third Quarter GDP Report
    Dec 23, 2008  - House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today issued the following statement after the Department of Commerce announced a 0.5 percent decline in the third quarter gross domestic product (GDP):  “This report serves as yet another reminder that Democrats and Republicans must work together ... More
  • Boehner Statement on U.S. Automakers Bailout
    Dec 19, 2008  - House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement on the decision to use Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) funds to assist U.S. automakers: “The action today is disappointing news for autoworkers and taxpayers, who deserve better -- particularly from their Congress, w... More
  • House Republicans Appoint Members to Earmark Reform Committee
    Dec 19, 2008  - House Republicans today announced the 10 Members of an earmark reform panel established last month by the House GOP during organizational meetings for the 111th Congress, and urged House Democratic leaders to follow suit by naming 10 of their own Members to the panel in order to begin a bipartisan d... More
  • Washington Post: Dems' Spending Plan "Has Touched Off a Frenzy Among Interest Groups Eager to Claim Their Share"
    Dec 19, 2008  - As the New Year approaches, Democrats in charge of Congress and the incoming Obama Administration continue to craft a massive government spending package on the flawed premise that our nation can simply spend its way back to prosperity.  And the price tag of the Democrats’ “stimulus” spending plan s... More
  • Boehner Statement Following the Death of Paul Weyrich
    Dec 18, 2008  - House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement after the death of Paul Weyrich:   “Paul was one of the giants of the conservative movement -- a man committed to family, faith, and preserving and expanding freedom both here in America and around the world. His passing is... More
  • Union Boss Says Ending Secret Ballots for Workers Is "Payback" for Big Labor's Financial Support of Democrats
    Dec 18, 2008  - Few union bosses have been brazen enough to come right out and say it.  Sure, enacting anti-worker legislation to end secret ballots for workers is a top priority for the Big Labor allies of the Democratic Majority, but who would say they expect to be “rewarded” with “payback” for Big Labor’s substa... More
  • Dems Plot Spin Campaign to Deny Secret Ballots for American Workers
    Dec 17, 2008  - Democrats in Congress and some of the narrow special interest groups that helped put them in power are reportedly huddling on Capitol Hill today, plotting a spin campaign that they hope will ultimately lead to the end of secret ballot union elections in the workplace.  At issue is legislation to rep... More
  • Boehner Responds to Key Democrat’s Plans to Restrict Free Speech on the Airwaves
    Dec 16, 2008  - House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today responded to comments made yesterday by Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA), a member of the powerful House Energy & Commerce Committee, on her plans to push for restoration and expansion of the so-called “Fairness Doctrine,” which would restrict free speech ... More