The House of Representatives did the right thing today by providing some peace of mind to individuals who have been furloughed because the Democrat Senate refuses to negotiate an agreement to re-open the federal government. The President has said he is willing to remove the pain and inconvenience of Washington’s dysfunction for federal workers, but has threatened to veto bipartisan proposals which would do the same for other Americans. The President’s inconsistency should be questioned. Read more »
"While the House of Representatives waits for the Senate to come to the table and work out a fair plan to end this shutdown, we’re going to keep doing whatever we can to ensure Washington’s dysfunction doesn’t cause any more inconvenience or pain for the American people. These smaller funding bills give us a bipartisan opportunity to do what’s best for the country while we seek resolution with the Senate and President. There is no excuse to dismiss these proposals." Read more »
The story of women – of our leadership, sacrifice, determination, and accomplishment – has been built over time, and needs no embellishment. But our collective story requires regular updates as it grows in richness, and continual re-telling. Because of Sherrie Norris, the contributions of high country North Carolina women are regularly added to this library. Read more »
“Republicans and Democrats in the House found common ground and passed legislation to solve those problems today, just like we did when we passed legislation to ensure active duty military wouldn’t have their pay disrupted. We urge Senate Democrats to do their part .These proposals offer common ground. Let’s build on it." Read more »
A few days ago we passed legislation that specifically directed members of the military to continue being paid in the event of a shutdown. The President signed that legislation. Today we took similar steps to remove the symptoms of shutdown for Americans who rely on medical studies and innovative treatment options, and visitors to our national parks. Commonsense legislation should create common ground..." Read more »
“Just as Obamacare passed on purely partisan votes, the President’s legacy of partisanship continues. House Republicans, though, are willing to lead and will continue to try and find common ground with Democrats to open this government.” Read more »
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 »
House Rules Committee
House Rules Committee Chairman Pete Sessions, R-Texas, left, holds the chair for Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., as the panel meets at the Capitol, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, in Washington, to hear amendments to the continuing appropriations resolution to fund the government and avoid a possible shutdown. At right is Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Read more »
“Unfortunately, our colleagues on the other side of the aisle are trying to put the blame on us for saying that we’re here because we’re fighting what we see as a failed policy. The American people see it as a failed policy also. The majority of the American people are opposed to what we have come to call ObamaCare. It was not passed by bipartisan vote”, said a clearly perturbed Rep. Virginia Foxx. Read more »
