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Senate Pushes Back Against Harmful Obama Administration-Era Regulations
'Congressional Review Act… Could Become More Familiar In The Coming Weeks' SEN. MITCH MCCONNELL (R-KY): "This Republican-led Congress is committed to fulfilling our promises to the American people. That work continues now as we consider legislation to push back against harmful regulations from the Obama Administration. On its way out the door, the Obama Administration forced nearly 40 major - and very costly - regulations on the American people. Fortunately, we now have the opportunity t… Continue Reading
01.30.17
Fighting Back Against The Democrats’ War On Coal Families
'Punitive 11th-Hour [Obama] Regulation On Coal… A Classic Example Of The Job-Killing Rules That Mr. Trump Has Vowed To Overturn' 14 STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL: "As chief legal officers or as environmental regulators for our States, we write to urge Congress to use its power under the Congressional Review Act to disapprove … 81 Fed. Reg. 93,066… which was issued by the Interior Department's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement ('OSM'). The Rule is an unlawful a… Continue Reading
01.18.17
Wilbur Ross ‘Will Do A Superb Job’ As Commerce Secretary
'Will Use His Decades Of Experience To Put American Jobs In The Best Position Possible To Flourish' COMMERCE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN JOHN THUNE (R-SD): "Mr. Ross spent his career revitalizing struggling businesses and he understands the ability of our nation's job creators to compete when given a level playing field and commonsense relief from federal red tape. His optimism about U.S. production and manufacturing will refresh Americans who have felt left behind or told they can't compete." (Sen. Thu… Continue Reading
01.18.17
Dr. Tom Price ‘An Excellent Choice’ For HHS Secretary
'Healthcare Is Not An Academic Exercise For [Dr.] Price. It Is Not A Distant Policy Or Political Debate. It Is A Passion And One He Has Dedicated His Life To Improving' FORMER HHS SECRETARIES: 'Price's Unique Expertise Makes Him More Than Qualified To Serve As Secretary Of The Department Of Health And Human Services' FORMER HHS SECRETARIES TOMMY THOMPSON and MICHEAL LEAVITT: "As former HHS Secretary's, we personally know the immense responsibilities that come with leading the vast and comple… Continue Reading
01.05.17
Obamacare: Real Problems For Real People
'The First Day Of The New Congress Set In Motion The Republican Majority's Promise To Repeal … Obamacare' "Republican U.S. Senator Mike Enzi introduced on Tuesday a resolution allowing for the repeal of President Barack Obama's signature health insurance program... The move by the Senate's budget committee chairman on the first day of the new Congress set in motion the Republican majority's promise to repeal the 2010 Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, as its first major legislative… Continue Reading
12.14.16
Obamacare Spiraling Out Of Control
'Vast Majority Of Americans Want To See The Law Changed' PRESIDENT OBAMA: 'Real Problems,' 'There Are Going To Be People Who Are Hurt' PRESIDENT OBAMA: "…there are going to be people who are hurt by premium increases or a lack of competition and choice." (President Obama, Remarks, Miami, FL, 10/20/16) "President Barack Obama said his signature health-care law has 'real problems'…" (Bloomberg, 10/3/16) FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON on the consequences of Obamacare: "It's t… Continue Reading
12.12.16
114th Congress: Major Wins For The American People
Stack Of Major Legislation Passed By The Republican Senate: 21st Century Cures, Fighting Zika, Combatting Opioids, Water Resources Development Act, FAA Legislation, Infrastructure Improvements, Biotech Labeling, Puerto Rico Restructuring, Modernizing The Toxic Substances Control Act, Trade Secrets, FOIA Updates, North Korean Sanctions & Much More SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MITCH McCONNELL (R-KY): 'I'm incredibly proud of what we've been able to accomplish for our country' "This Congress, the Se… Continue Reading
12.09.16
Dems ‘Bankrupt’ Coal Rhetoric
Dems' Candidate For President: 'Put A Lot Of Coal Miners … Out Of Business' TOP DEMS: 'A War On Coal Is Exactly What's Needed,' 'We're Going To Put A Lot Of Coal Miners … Out Of Business' HILLARY CLINTON: "We're going to put a lot of coal miners and coal companies out of business." ("Why Putting Coal Miners Out Of Work Is A Very Bad Thing To Say In West Virginia," The Washington Post, 5/10/16) "…Obama's new rules are absolutely changing the trajectory of the power indus… Continue Reading
12.06.16
Obamacare’s Higher Costs
'I'm A Sickness Away … From Going To The Poor House' 'The Vast Majority Of Americans Want To See The Law Changed' GALLUP: "Americans' assessments of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) remain relatively unchanged after the Nov. 8 election, with more continuing to disapprove (53%) than approve (42%) of the law. Going forward, the vast majority of Americans want to see the law changed." ("Most Americans Want Changes to Affordable Care Act," Gallup, 11/28/2016) "Since [2012], disapproval ha… Continue Reading
12.05.16
21st Century Cures: A Medical ‘Innovation Game-Changer’
Bipartisan Legislation 'Addresses Problems That Touch Nearly Every American Life' SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MITCH McCONNELL (R-KY): "Too many people are waiting for the promise of a cure or a medical advancement to combat a life-threatening disease. . . Cutting back on bureaucratic red tape, advancing lifesaving research and tackling the scourge of cancer would move our country forward and help millions looking for more than hope, but a chance at long, healthy lives." ("$6.3 Billion Measure Aims… Continue Reading
11.01.16
‘Obamacare Exchanges Open To Angst’
Americans Facing 'Significant Rate Hikes…Fewer Health Plans' "Open enrollment for Obamacare, or the Affordable Care Act, begins today. Problems with the law mean consumers could face significant rate hikes in some parts of the country. There will also be fewer health plans to choose from." ("With Insurers Pulling Out Of Markets, Some Obamacare Users 'Really Nervous,'" CBS News, 11/01/2016) … Continue Reading
10.20.16
Obamacare Costs ‘Almost Gave Me A Heart Attack’
'Rate Hikes Of More Than 50% In Some Areas' 'Obamacare Was Supposed To Reduce Health Expenses For Americans, But That's Not How It's Working Out' "People nationwide expect to pay more in health care plan premiums under the Affordable Care Act in 2017…" ("Health Care Plans To Increase Nationwide Under Affordable Care Act In 2017," Fox17, 10/18/16) "In Michigan, those insured under the ACA can anticipate an average 17 percent premium increase, though many residents says they're even … Continue Reading
10.14.16
‘More Than 1 Million In Obamacare To Lose Plans’ Next Year
Bill Clinton: 'It's The Craziest Thing In The World' PRESIDENT OBAMA: "If you like your current plan, you will be able to keep it. Let me repeat that: if you like your plan, you'll be able to keep it." (President Obama, Remarks At The White House, Washington, D.C., 7/21/09) "At least 1.4 million people in 32 states will lose the Obamacare plan they have now, according to state officials contacted by Bloomberg." ("More Than 1 Million In Obamacare To Lose Plans As Insurers Quit," Bloomberg, 10… Continue Reading
09.29.16
Significant Bipartisan Accomplishments
Stack Of Major Legislation Passed By The Republican Senate: Fighting Zika, Combatting Opioids, Water Resources Development Act, FAA Legislation, Infrastructure Improvements, Biotech Labeling, Puerto Rico Restructuring, Modernizing The Toxic Substances Control Act, Trade Secrets, FOIA Updates, North Korean Sanctions & Much More 2016 ACCOMPLISHMENTS PILE UP CR: Includes 'Funding To Fight The Zika Virus, Combat The Opioid Overdose Crisis' SEN. MITCH McCONNELL (R-KY): "It is a fair proposal… Continue Reading
09.13.16
Obamacare ‘Clearly Failing’ The American People
Even The President Acknowledges Some 'Turbulence' As Americans' Healthcare Choices Dwindle Ever Further "In a letter released publicly by the White House on Monday, Mr. Obama thanked insurers for participating in the health exchanges the federal government runs . . . and acknowledged some of its recent turbulence. . . 'We know that this progress has not been without challenges. Most new enterprises have growing pains and opportunities for improvement.'" ("Obama Pledges Redoubled Efforts to Make… Continue Reading
09.08.16
Obamacare ‘Crashing Down All Around Us’
'President Obama's Health Care Law Is Struggling' SEN. MITCH McCONNELL (R-KY): "Obamacare is a direct attack on the Middle Class. It hurts the very people it was supposedly designed to help. It raises costs, crushes choice, and is now crashing down all around us. It simply isn't working." (Sen. McConnell, Floor Remarks, 9/8/16) Next Year Under Under Obamacare 'Premiums Are Expected To Go Up Sharply' "With the hourglass running out for his administration, President Obama's health care law is… Continue Reading
08.26.16
Obamacare ‘Doomed’?
'Healthcare.Gov Is On Track To Offer Shoppers Fewer Options Than Ever,' 'Tennessee's Insurance Regulator Proclaimed The State's Obamacare Exchange "Very Near Collapse"' 'Obamacare's In Trouble… Many Consumers Will Face Fewer Options And Higher Prices' 'Princeton health economist thinks Obamacare's marketplaces are doomed … [have] already entered a death spiral and are heading toward total collapse' "This Princeton health economist thinks Obamacare's marketplaces are doomed&hell… Continue Reading
07.14.16
‘We’ve Clearly Put The Senate Back To Work’
Stack Of Major Legislation Passed By The Republican Senate This Year Continues To Grow: Combating Opioids, FAA Legislation, Biotech Labeling, Puerto Rico Restructuring, Modernizing The Toxic Substances Control Act, Trade Secrets, FOIA Updates, North Korean Sanctions & More SEN. MITCH McCONNELL (R-KY): 'We've clearly put the Senate back to work' (Sen. McConnell, Floor Remarks, 7/14/16) A GROWING LIST OF 2016 ACCOMPLISHMENTS CARA: 'A Bill To Tackle The Nation's Opioid Crisis' SEN.… Continue Reading
07.07.16
End Violent Criminal Sanctuaries
Sen. Toomey: 'The Life Of Kate Steinle Matters. Protecting Our Neighborhoods From Violent Criminals And Terrorists Matters.' "Democrats blocked legislation targeting sanctuary cities - a controversial immigration policy … most Senate Democrats united against a measure that would strip funding from sanctuary cities, which are cities and counties where local police and jails decline cooperation with the feds on immigration enforcement." ("Senate Rejects 'Sanctuary Cities' Defunding Bill," … Continue Reading
06.01.16
‘The Elkhart Truth’
'Hoosiers Have Brought Our Economy Back In Spite Of The Burdens That Higher Taxes, Mandates And Increasing Regulations From Washington, D.C. Have Placed On Them' "Obama to herald progress in Indiana..." ("Obama To Herald Progress In Indiana In Effort To Frame Election Debate," The New York Times, 6/1/16) GOV. PENCE: 'Elkhart Has Rebounded In Spite Of Obama's Policies' GOV. MIKE PENCE (R-IN): "Elkhart has rebounded in spite of Obama's policies: Mr. President, we welcome you back to Elkhart sin… Continue Reading
