Maurice Lewis • September 20, 2016
A quick weekly newsletter to keep you up to date on the top things happening for the House GOP The Treasury Department admits wire transfers were made to Iran, contrary to comments made by President Obama. READ ARTICLE Rep. Erik Paulsen’s bill (R-MN), Empowering Employees through Stock Ownership Act, promotes employee ownership at startup companies. …
Read MoreCOMMUNICATIONS • September 19, 2016
When House Republicans unveiled our Better Way agenda earlier this year, we dedicated an entire plank to restoring the people’s voice in our government. But this plank — “A Better Way to Do the People’s Business” — is more than a part of our plan for a confident America. We believe it’s the most …
Read MoreCommunications • September 17, 2016
Today on Constitution Day, House Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) writes for National Review on upholding the promise of America. McMorris Rodgers points to the Constitutional Authority plank of the House Republican Better Way agenda, which she released in a ceremony earlier this year with Speaker Paul Ryan and fellow House Republicans. Says …
Read MoreCOMMUNICATIONS • September 17, 2016
Rep. Keith Rothfus (R-PA) joins us this week for the Republican Weekly Address to honor Constitution Day, and pay tribute to those who worked to create the biggest experiment in self-government the world has ever seen. Here are four big highlights from Rep. Rothfus’ address that you won’t want to miss: 1) “Today is Constitution …
Read MoreCommunications • September 16, 2016
Yesterday, we kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with Florida Congressman Carlos Curbelo, who shared a more personal side to his family’s story. This month-long celebration recognizes the many contributions Hispanic Americans have made to our country. We’ll be celebrating all month long! As we do, here are a few fun facts about this important occasion: …
Read MoreCOMMUNICATIONS • September 16, 2016
A Better Way to Preserve the American Dream America’s longest standing tradition is under threat. Not apple pie, baseball, or barbecue. A tradition even older than that – the time honored tradition of leaving our next generation better off than we were. We now seem content with “good enough” for our children. Perhaps this …
Read MoreRep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-TX) • September 16, 2016
Rep. Sam Johnson (R-TX)’s mom held her breath for nearly seven years as she prayed her son would come home safely. During the Vietnam War, Johnson was a prisoner, placed in solitary confinement and tortured for 42 months before being freed from the “Alcatraz” facility. As the mom of three young children, I cannot fathom …
Read MoreCOMMUNICATIONS • September 15, 2016
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we welcome Florida Congressman Carlos Curbelo into our House GOP Studio for the latest video in our Snapshot video series on GOP.gov. In an emotional recount of his family’s stories, Rep. Curbelo notes, “…we grew up with this profound appreciation for freedom. … This country, I will always be so grateful for …
Read MoreCOMMUNICATIONS • September 14, 2016
All too often, we hear both sides of the aisle talk about what they’re against. But with our Better Way agenda, House Republicans are creating a positive disruption to that status quo, offering bold solutions — produced by the people and their representatives — to address the challenges we face. We’re rethinking the way things are …
Read MoreCommunications • September 12, 2016
To mark the 15th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, House Republicans have been sharing their reflections on how that day changed everything. As we close out our 9/11 blog series, Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) shares in his column for Univision.com what it was like working for the CIA at the time of the attack. …
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