Walter Jones

North Carolina's 3rd District

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  • HHS recently signed a $20mil contract with a PR firm to sell #ObamaCare to the public- Another reason to support repeal http://t.co/iyEdtnGn
  • Yesterday I had the pleasure to visit with students from E.B. Aycock Middle School in Greenville. http://t.co/BmlqqTsg http://t.co/WQkWudDd
  • Last week I expressed my concerns to the Fed regarding banks controlled by the Chinese being able to operate in the US http://t.co/9nsENfMO
  • Earlier this month I had the pleasure to see my good friend, former Border Agent Ignacio Ramos and his wife, Monica. http://t.co/JEhoUVVu
  • RT @SpeakerBoehner: New @HouseCommerce memo: @WhiteHouse officials behind #ObamaCare deal w/ PhRMA, investigation into tradeoffs ongoing ...
  • Happy to join 111 colleagues to ask that the transportation bill include language to construct the #Keystone pipeline http://t.co/M7m8hAY6
  • Had a great time at the Pitt County National Day of Prayer event. Thanks to all who attended and please continue to pray for our nation.
  • RT @mercatus: Federal debt will be hundreds of billions higher in the next decade from the #healthcare law’s double counting @WSJ http:/ ...
  • Thanks again to my colleage @DarrellIssa for his continued efforts to hold the admin accountable for #FastAndFurious http://t.co/JesDvPSY
  • RT @WaysandMeansGOP After 3 years under Obama, do you think you are better off? http://t.co/RHAnvIQ7
  • Today the National Parks Subcommittee held a hearing on my bill to restore acess to Hatteras. Thanks to all involved. http://t.co/fIIG8six
  • The National Parks Subcommittee just wrapped up a hearing on my bill, H.R. 4094, which would restore reasonable access to Hatteras Seashore.
  • Thanks to @SenatorBurr & @SenatorHagan for introducing a Senate companion to my bill ensuring access to Hatteras HR4094 http://t.co/vcYP3PFf
  • I've joined my colleagues to ask that Congress deny funding for President Obama's attempts to implement "ocean zoning" http://t.co/nv9nA9TW
  • Glad to see USAID listed to my concerns and ended their program training foreigners to take American jobs! http://t.co/IYAJiALh
  • This weekend, the Christian community lost a great hero with the passing of Prison Fellowship founder Chuck Colson. My prayers to his family
  • Pleased to announce that the National Parks Subcommittee will hold a hearing on my bill to restore access to Hatteras http://t.co/hxF3OAKd
  • Just wrote to the Obama Admin to demand the US government stop training foreign workers to take the jobs of Americans. http://t.co/Q46jpMV0
  • Here's a great video on how Obamacare's double counting is only doubles the crisis http://t.co/WIgFI22A
  • RT @JaySekulow: #Congress investigates #IRS assault on #TeaParty http://t.co/WUsevwWv Calls IRS actions “beyond the scope” & “lacks bala ...
  • Need another reason to oppose #ObamaCare? $500Mil moved to the IRS to implement it outside of the approps process http://t.co/WRUGHSVm
  • New study shows that #ObamaCare will add up to $530 billion in debt over 10 yrs. We hate to say "told ya so," but..... http://t.co/XLAeExzd
  • I fully support @DarrellIssa in his investigation of GSA's Vegas conference using taxdollars for mindreaders/clowns/etc http://t.co/EvdL7lbP
  • Goldsboro Daily News: "Jones Outraged with ICE Benefits to Illegal Transexuals" http://t.co/ls4NyhCD
  • I'm happy to continue leading the fight for fairness for our nation's fishermen in Washington, DC. http://t.co/98xaA9bc
  • I'm fighting the fight to stop runaway spending and debt! http://t.co/d4TnPIVt
  • Yesterday I introduced legislation to correct a federal bureaucrat's error that's hurt North Topsail Beach for 30 yrs http://t.co/nMKFkMwS
  • Just signed onto a letter to the IRS opposing their hostile treatment of Tea Party groups applying for 501(c)4 tax status.
  • Hormone therapy for illegal alien transsexual prisoners at taxpayer expense... Unbelievable http://t.co/mw6s5o69
  • The Hill: "Rep. Jones, widows seek exoneration for Marine pilots in 2000 Osprey crash" http://t.co/y45bEve7
  • It's time for Congress to pass a long-term, fiscally responsible farm bill. Don't kick the can down the road. http://t.co/ChPbQ6G7 #ag #farm
  • Just signed on as a cosponsor of the Executive Appointments Reform Act, which would help to prevent more recess appointment abuses.
  • WAVY: "Jones concerned about Hatteras signs" http://t.co/SGnP86w6
  • Today I wrote the NPS regarding signs on Cape Hatteras National Seashore falsely claiming restricted pedestrian access http://t.co/N4BYhZMF
  • RT @WaysandMeansGOP After we’ve had 2yrs to “find out what’s in it,” #ObamaCare keeps looking worse & worse http://t.co/cNShb3An
  • Had a great time speaking at the Keep Fishermen Fishing Rally on Wed in support of commercial & recreational fisehrmen. http://t.co/kiC3O3xT
  • Just voted to repeal #IPAB (the Independent Payment Advisory Board), the de facto rationing board of #ObamaCare http://t.co/AavlD1U8
  • As the first GOP cosponsor, I'm glad to see the STOCK Act, a measure to prevent Congressional insider trading, go to President Obama's desk!
  • Just voted to repeal #IPAB (the Independent Payment Advisory Board), the de facto rationing board of #ObamaCare
  • Two years ago yesterday I happily cast my vote against #ObamaCare and I'm continuing the fight against this bad experiment in government.
  • On my way to speak in support of commercial and recreational fishermen at the Keep Fishermen Fishing Rally http://t.co/EoYyrTfd
  • A new CBO report says millions are likely to lose their employer-provided healthcare as a result of #ObamaCare http://t.co/0KVecoo7
  • This week I joined fellow Immigration Reform Caucus members to write Pres. Obama in opposition to his decision to gut the 287(g) program.
  • The CBO has hiked its 2012 deficit estimate to $1.2 trillion. When will the madness end? Stop the spending binge!! http://t.co/WG1cuTwx
  • RT @WaysandMeansGOP Democrats' trillion dollar health care overhaul now costs nearly $1.8 trillion http://t.co/pLsypEtb #hcr #tcot
  • I've introduced a resolution reaffirming initiation of war w/out approval of Congress is unconstitutional & impeachable http://t.co/FB5tjUuf
  • Very troubling that the President personally lobbied Senators to kill thousands of Keystone jobs & keep gas prices high http://t.co/Xi9cxGX9
  • I am proud to join my friend @RepReneeEllmers in her effort to block tolls on I-95. We’re taxed enough already. http://t.co/HCxHcOf3
  • Today the House will vote on the #JOBSAct, legislation to help spur job creation. http://t.co/kEMzaW0i #4jobs
  • I'm continuing the fight to ensure North Carolina fishermen get equitable treatment http://t.co/onCURSWG
  • RT @SpeakerBoehner: Bipartisan opposition to ObamaCare’s #IPAB rationing board clear as GOP repeal legislation moves forward http://t.co ...
  • I'm happy to cosponsor H. J. Res. 13--a Constitutional Amendment to prohibit the physical desecration of the American flag.
  • RT @WaysandMeansGOP: Troubling things you may not know about IPAB- secret rationing board given enormous power & no accountability http: ...
  • While I don't agree with all the reforms mentioned, I'm happy to see others waking up to what's being done by the Fed http://t.co/WbmS1rKg
  • I've cosponsored legislation to use frozen Iranian funds to compensate military families for the 1983 Beirut bombing http://t.co/TftGSNPa
  • RT @JaySekulow: Overwhelming support for pastor #Nadarkhani in US House http://t.co/nLGKX73i #Bipartisan resolution passes calling for i ...
  • Disappointed the Senate voted to table the @RoyBlunt Amendment which would have protected an employer's First Amendment rights of conscience
  • This morning I expressed the concerns of Pamlico Co residents to FEMA Administrator Fugate and received some good news: http://t.co/BccwcRqO
  • RT @TillmanSkates: New Natl Monument For Military Working Dogs this Sat on Who Let The Dogs Out @AnimalPlanet http://t.co/GXZnNCSo #till ...
  • RT @Marinetimes A dubious, costly effort to win hearts, minds http://t.co/vFYGGGJQ #Marine #News
  • Yesterday I voted to repeal two onerous Department of Education rules. The feds have no business meddling in education. http://t.co/Kj4DeE4P
  • WNCT: "NC congressman wants to overturn Hatteras rules" http://t.co/rrMIZKSu
  • Today I sent a letter to Pres Obama with my concerns regarding his apology to Pres Karzai & plans to raise Tricare fees http://t.co/n1VeLgr9
  • Just introduced legislation to restore reasonable access to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area. http://t.co/M2RgBTyC
  • This weekend I was honored to present the Bronze Star to a true American hero, World War II veteran Arthur Marske. http://t.co/jUjvWm6q
  • Couldnt agree more w/ Speaker Gingrich-If Karzai “doesnt feel like apologizing then we should say good bye & good luck” http://t.co/jqwG2Ujr
  • Today’s Wall Street Journal highlights what Ron Paul & I have long observed: the Fed is a key factor in high gas prices http://t.co/oQfPFZWw
  • Unbelievable! The Pres. wants to pay for the Afghan War by raising Tricare fees on military retirees. I will fight this http://t.co/UgTIfLFP
  • Last week I voted in favor of important legislation that would expand domestic drilling and help lower gas prices http://t.co/fbdxRUE3
  • RT @WaysandMeansGOP Obama Administration continues to use health care overhaul to reward friends http://t.co/Yj3AmHDy
  • RT @JaySekulow New blog: 70,000 Americans Urge Reversal of HHS Regs http://t.co/uVHKGccV
  • Goldsboro Daily News: "Walter Jones Advocates F-35 Support At Cherry Point" http://t.co/04V7RO3V
  • I'm continuing the fight for equity for North Carolina fishermen http://t.co/MwhBEgcj
  • Three years ago the failed "stimulus" was signed into law. I'm proud to have voted against this failure of government http://t.co/sPeJOYHg
  • I also met with F-35 Program Manager who confirmed more good news--NADEP Cherry Point will play a vital role in F-35B http://t.co/g6PD3WzT
  • Glad to see that SECDEF Panetta agrees with me....Build the F-35B now! http://t.co/g6PD3WzT
  • RT @RepPaulRyan: The President’s budget director contradicts the President’s #SCOTUS case on constitutionality of his health care: law h ...
  • National Marriage Week is coming to an end. Marriage is ordained by God-no matter how many laws are passed governments cant "define" it away
  • President Obama's Budget=more of the same. More spending, debt, foreign aid, bureaucracy, accounting gimmicks, etc. http://t.co/xZ9TYvF7
  • RT @NumbersUSA Rep. @RepWalterJones is part of the "Top 10 in U.S. House on reducing #immigration in 2011" https://t.co/EQv8NsJI
  • As the first Republican cosponsor of the STOCK Act, I'm happy that the House overwhelmingly passed this important legislation.
  • The Army Corps of Engineers has approved my request and will allocate $4.5 million in disaster funds for Oregon Inlet! http://t.co/kOCD5CQw
  • The Obama Administration's contraception mandate is yet another example of why #ObamaCare is wrong and must be repealed http://t.co/nmCMHeGm
  • Last week I voted to extend the current pay freeze for Members of Congress, and non-military federal employees http://t.co/T11fr3GT
  • Thank you @PilotNews for your story on the passage of my bill to protect the wild horses of Corolla http://t.co/7dgFxl33
  • My bill, the Corolla Wild Horses Protection Act was approved today in the House of Reps. Thanks to all who supported! http://t.co/HKBKY7ud
  • My floor speech in favor of the H.R. 306, the Corolla Wild Horses Protection Act is now posted on YouTube: http://t.co/Ib04EP0E
  • Continuing to do all I can to secure the future of the Depot at Cherry Point http://t.co/qgXge4Rw
  • Constituent Update: Straight Talk about the Military Budget and Eastern NC http://t.co/WgB5MDjN
  • Making it rain at strip clubs with Uncle Sam's cash? Not any more. The taxpayer funded stripper parties need to stop. http://t.co/LnS8XOi7
  • Yesterday I voted to freeze pay for bureaucrats & Reps., stop welfare $ from being used at strip clubs, and repeal a key part of #ObamaCare.
  • Today I voted to repeal Obamacare's CLASS Act. Looking forward to continuing the fight against #ObamaCare http://t.co/ezrmEfgk
  • RT @DarrellIssa: INFOGRAPHIC: Fortress #Holder - A Year of #FastAndFurious Stonewalling: http://t.co/DjnlQSXK #tcot #2nd #gop
  • Why is USDA closing local offices in NC when they refuse to shrink the bureaucracy in DC? http://t.co/2lgASx5P #ag #farm
  • I'm happy to support another bill that repeals the liberty killing detainee provision in the NDAA http://t.co/y4UvbHsd
  • The Obama Admin's defense cuts are simply unacceptable. Why close bases here at home, when we have hundreds overseas? http://t.co/jMZGQPXq
  • Disappointed the President’s #SOTU didn’t come clean about our fiscal crisis. Here’s the straight scoop from CBO: http://t.co/cyKUBoGY
  • Just cosponsored HR 3814, to prohibit the Dept of Justice from tracking and cataloguing the purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns. #2nd
  • I've cosponsored legislation to stop harmful defense cuts to Eastern NC military bases: http://t.co/R2qt8uAX Massive defense cuts wont work
  • Washington Examiner editorial: "Obamacare encouraging government by edict, not law" http://t.co/IY06Cooz #ObamaCare