Since 1978, the debt limit has been raised fifty-three times.[1]  Twenty-seven of these increases have been accompanied by additional legislative action.[2]  Both Congress and the President have used debt limit extensions to extract policy concessions. Facts You Need to Know: Total federal debt subject to the debt limit is more than 100% of national GDP.[3]  …

Between 1976 and 2012, there were 17 lapses in Federal funding, a number of which resulted in full or partial government shutdowns.[1]  Despite the rhetoric coming from the Administration, these lapses were initiated by both parties, often as a result of policy disputes.  Archived news articles on the various funding gaps suggest one consistent theme: …

With the Obamacare insurance exchanges opening last week, Democrats are in an all-out sales pitch pushing Americans to sign up for health care. Republicans don’t think Americans should be forced to sign up for something that isn’t even working. Democrats on the other hand, think you should be fined if you don’t. Obamacare Is A …

Over the past week, multiple Democrats have indicated that they are more interested in playing politics than actually governing. If Democrats were truly concerned about reopening the government, they would come to the negotiating table instead of saying the following: “We are winning…It doesn’t really matter to us (how long the shutdown lasts).” A senior …

Obamacare made its debut today and as expected, the rollout had some issues. Check out the day’s headlines in this GIF:  

House Republicans continue to lead the fight to keep the government running and ensure fair treatment for all Americans under the president’s health care law.

In this week’s address, Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers discusses the need to couple an increase in the debt limit with efforts to rein in spending. It’s common sense, and something that presidents have worked with Congress to do for the past thirty years. This time should be no different.

The House is leading — and will continue to lead — the fight to keep our government open, control spending, and protect Americans from the harmful effects of ObamaCare.  We’ve passed legislation to do just that, and it’s time for the Senate to listen to the American people and join in our efforts.

As the economy continues to struggle, America’s young people are feeling the most immediate effects.  For those with and without college degrees between the age of 16 and 24, weak economic growth limits job prospects, wage security, and quality of life.  The President’s policies have done little to put the country on a path to …

Earlier this morning, the Health and Human Services Department released a report about premiums in ObamaCare’s federal exchange program. While the Obama administration is doing its best to create a rosy picture of ObamaCare, the facts leave much to be desired. Flashback | Facts | WTAS | Digital Flyer  Flashback 2007 – President Obama promises to …