We are asking to fund the government and ensure that Americans are treated fairly under Obamacare. October 1 not only marks the beginning of the federal fiscal year, it’s also the day Obamacare insurance exchanges will launch throughout the country. In North Carolina, the rates available through the exchanges may be triple or quadruple what individuals are paying now, and there will be fewer providers to choose from. North Carolinians should get the same one year break from Obamacare’s individual mandate that the President unilaterally chose to extend to big businesses. Read more »
Our bipartisan legislation fully funds the federal government, guarantees troop pay, puts Obamacare and all its uncertainty for families and small businesses on hold, and permanently repeals Obamacare’s innovation hampering medical device tax – something more than thirty Senate Democrats want removed. Read more »
"There is a better way to move forward with patient-centered health care reform. The American Health Care Reform Act will undo the damage of Obamacare." Read more »
“Today we had an opportunity to move our government away from shut down and our country and economy away from Obamacare. This was the right step to take. The Senate must now do its part to pass this legislation.”
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"Reforms in this legislation put stronger protections in place to ensure SNAP money is reserved just for those Americans who qualify for food stamps and isn’t wasted on government public relations campaigns or lottery winners. Additionally, consistent with the bipartisan belief that the solution to poverty is found through work, and not just aid, the Nutrition Reform & Work Opportunity Act reinstates Clinton-era SNAP work requirements." Read more »
"The No Subsidies Without Verification Act we passed today in the House will hold the Administration to an honest standard: Develop a verification process now, or stop the subsidy system.” Read more »
"September 11, another infamous date for our Republic, revealed the strength and resolve of American character, and proved once again to the adversaries of liberty that the champions of freedom will not be stopped. We will never waiver, we will not cede strength, and we will stand firm as the last best hope of earth." Read more »
At this time, I do not believe the use of military force in Syria, as sought by the President, is the appropriate response to Syria’s use of chemical weapons; nor is it the best defense of America’s national security interests. Thus, after carefully considering President Obama’s request and reviewing classified information provided by the White House, I will not support the current proposal to authorize military force in Syria. Read more »
Before any military action is pursued in Syria, there must be zero doubt that engaging the United States military and our resources is essential to America’s national security interests. Read more »
The President is right to seek congressional authorization prior to any military engagement in Syria. In fact, my Republican colleagues and I have been demanding this from the White House. Read more »
