Top Economist says Federal Reserve in Need of Reform
At a conference yesterday, Joseph Stiglitz, a Nobel laureate and a former chief…
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March 04, 2010
March 03, 2010
Revolving Door Still Spinning
In April 2009, President Obama promised "the toughest rules in history closing the revolving door between K Street and the executive…
March 02, 2010
I Introduce a Bill to Keep Kids Safe at School
On Wednesday, March 3, the US House of Representatives will consider a piece of legislation that is of great…
February 26, 2010
Health Care Costs: Sweep Away the Smoke and Mirrors
At yesterday’s White House Health Summit, Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin…
February 25, 2010
Republican Health Care Plan: Why More Consumer Choice Will Save Money
We as a nation are currently looking at cost drivers in…
February 09, 2010
$12 Trillion National Debt Endangers America's Future
Have a friend who isn’t worried about the debt? Show them the national…
February 05, 2010
Job Growth Needs Economic Freedom
Today, the U.S. Department of Labor released its newest unemployment figures, showing that 20,000 more Americans lost their jobs last month,…
February 04, 2010
Should we really add $5 trillion more to the debt?
Yesterday, I held a press conference with other House Republican leaders to show our…
January 28, 2010
State of the Union Thoughts
Last night, President Obama delivered his much-anticipated State of the Union address. And what was his message? Basically,…
January 28, 2010
SOTU Media Round-up
Here are some of the media hits of my response to President Obama's State of the Union address: Spokesman Review | Delegation finds some room for agreement on Obama speech Seattle Times | Washington…
January 27, 2010
State of the Union
Tonight, President Obama will deliver his annual State of the Union address. In his speech, the President will lay out his agenda for America in 2010. Like every member of Member of Congress, I will be watching from…
January 26, 2010
Welcome to the Blog!
I have some very exciting news to announce today: I am launching a blog which will allow me to share news, information, and commentary with you about the issues affecting the Fifth District, Washington State, and America. To…