On September 20, 2013, the EPA announced proposed greenhouse gas standards for new fossil fuel-fired power plants.[1]  If finalized, it will mark the first time a uniform national standard on power plant carbon dioxide emissions has been imposed.  The proposed regulations create separate emissions limits for new natural gas plants and for coal fuel-fired plants.[2]  …

Readout of the House Committee on Ways and Means Hearing on “Status of Affordable Care Act Implementation” Witness:  Marilyn Tavenner, Administrator, Centers Medicare & Medicaid Servers Our number one concern is that Americans have access to affordable healthcare. What anecdotal information we have received suggest premiums are skyrocketing and people are losing their current coverage. …

“President Obama repeatedly assured Americans that after the Affordable Care Act became law, people who liked their health insurance would be able to keep it. But millions of Americans are getting or are about to get cancellation letters for their health insurance under Obamacare, say experts, and the Obama administration has known that for at …

House Republican leaders stressed today that the problems of Obamacare go far beyond a faulty website. Hardworking Americans across the nation are having their insurance policies cancelled while others are facing higher premiums. Obamacare is much more than a broken website — it is a broken law.

In this week’s address, Chairman Fred Upton explains how the problems with Obamacare are more than just website glitches. From broken promises to special waivers, House Republicans are actively conducting thoughtful oversight of this law, while at the same time crafting patient-centered solutions to improve healthcare for all Americans. We want to hear your stories, …

WASHINGTON – House Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement today after the House passed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (WRRDA):  “America’s ports and waterways are an integral part of what makes this country great. Our ports are the source of $1.4 trillion in trade, and our …

On Tuesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its September monthly jobs report.  Though nonfarm payroll employment increased by 148,000 in September, the unemployment rate decreased only slightly to 7.2%.[1]  The September jobs report is yet another sign that our nation’s economic recovery is weak.  Although overall nonfarm employment grew during the month of …

The following is a real chat between a potential customer and an Obamacare representative [09:33:52 am]:  Please be patient while we’re helping other people. [09:33:57 am]: Welcome! You’re now connected to Health Insurance Marketplace Live Chat. Thanks for contacting us. My name is Dean. To protect your privacy, please don’t provide any personal information, like Social …

Since the Obamacare exchanges opened on October 1st, Americans all across the country are feeling the real effects of the Affordable Care Act.  George Pitts of New Mexico used to pay $139.63 per month for his health insurance, now due to Obamacare, his cheapest option for health insurance costs $431. Robert Hare of Albuquerque was …

In this week’s address, Chairman Buck McKeon describes how both parties came together this week to make sure that the families of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country were given the benefits they deserve. This bipartisanship should continue, both as we look towards ways at reopening our entire government, and as we …