Scott Garrett: The Freedom Of The U.S. Capital Markets Is Under Attack

It's clear to anyone who is paying attention that the freedom of the U.S. capital markets is under attack.

Fincher: Keystone pipeline needed to cut gas prices

Gas prices are too high. The increase in prices at the pump is up 9 percent over the past month, to a national average of $3.73 a gallon. I am afraid a gallon of gas this summer might get up to $5.

Rokita Introduces New Health Care Bill

US Republican Congressman Todd Rokita has introduced a new healthcare bill he believes will be the fix to current Medicaid issues.

Rep. Stephen Fincher Gets Legislative Win

Rep. Stephen Fincher's bill aimed at making it easier for small- and medium-sized businesses to go public passed the House Thursday, marking the first major legislative victory for the first-term Republican from Frog Jump.

Gov’t Should Stop ‘Picking Winners and Losers’ In Energy Sector

Several Republican leaders in the Senate and House spoke about their legislation to repeal all tax subsidies to the energy industry on Thursday, stating that government should not be in the business of 'picking winners and losers' but should instead seek to ensure a level playing field for all competitors.

N.C. Rep. Ellmers ranks among most conservative

U.S. Rep. Renee Ellmers has taken over as North Carolina's most conservative House member, according to the National Journal's annual analysis of congressional votes.

 

Allen West: Food stamp president a 'fact'

Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) on Monday defended Newt Gingrich for referring to President Barack Obama as the "food stamp president," disputing critics who have blasted the former speaker's comments as racially charged.

Rep. Scott forms new PAC

U.S. Rep. Tim Scott already has attracted more than your average congressional freshman and said he plans to form a new political action committee to expand his reach.

Duffy Op/Ed: Congress Should Serve People, Not Portfolios

A few months ago, Breitbart News editor and author Peter Schweizer published a book titled Throw Them All Out which suggested that members of Congress were using their influence and access in the legislative process to fatten their investment portfolios.

Guinta Op/Ed: 2011 Was Positive Year in Congress

January has been quite a month. New Hampshire enjoyed the national spotlight as Americans were reminded how much Granite Staters cherish our first-in-the-nation presidential primary tradition, and how seriously we take our responsibility of getting to know the candidates.

Rep. Scott: GOP survivor will be a better candidate

South Carolina Rep. Tim Scott hasn't given his highly-coveted endorsement in this week’s Republican presidential primary, but the first-term congressman said in an interview Wednesday he had no problems with the tone of the race so far.

Duffy Introduces 'RESTRICT' Act

Last week U.S. 7th District Representative Sean Duffy (R-Weston) introduced a bill that would encourage members of Congress, senior employees of Congress, the U.S. President, and the president's cabinet to change how their private investments are done.

Duffy helps avert industry crisis

On behalf of Wisconsin’s pulp and paper industry we would like to thank Congressman Sean Duffy for supporting the House of Representatives passage of the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011.

Guinta, Bass right on balanced budget

A balanced budget amendment came up for a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 18. Congress has yet to recognize that America must start living within its means or we will lose the economic fabric that has made this country great.

U.S. tax, regulatory environment not keeping pace with international competitors

The freshman Quayle's economic platform is the Reagan model: fewer regulations, lower tax rates and increased free trade.

Frankly Speaking: Balanced budget amendment will restore responsibility

The effort to restore responsibility to your government's finances suffered a setback on Capitol Hill recently, and Frank Guinta wants to make sure you know about it.

Guinta: Obama not doing enough to create jobs and boost the economy

President Obama was in the Granite State Tuesday speaking about jobs and the economy, but Congressman Frank Guinta (R-Manchester) says actions speak louder than words. The first-term District I representative believes the president and his Democratic party are stalling progress on the jobs front.

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Florida Rep. Allen West said Wednesday if the failure of the defense-reduction supercommittee leads to additional cuts to the Defense budget it would not only send a “horrible message” to Americans but also to “our adversaries and our enemies all across the world.”

Rep. Scott: NLRB has ‘lost its marbles’

Freshman Rep. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said Friday morning that the House should approve legislation scaling back proposed National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rules allowing for faster union elections, in part because the NLRB has “lost its marbles.”

Rep. Quayle Introduces the Regulatory Review Act

Congressman Ben Quayle has introduced HR 3392, the Regulatory Review Act, which requires Congressional review for all major federal regulations every ten years. Under Rep. Quayle’s bill, every federal agency is required to review any federal regulation with an annual economic impact exceeding $100 million and find ways to make those regulations less costly and less burdensome for businesses.