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The Washington
Times
- 7/24/03
"Criticism of Iraq policy seen
hurting U.S. troop morale"
Rep. Mike Pence says
he has seen firsthand how the back-and-forth charges in
Washington over U.S. policy in Iraq are affecting troop morale
there.
Since the end of major combat in
Iraq, the Bush administration has faced questions about the
intelligence the president cited in pressing his case for war.
But Republicans say the criticism is politically driven and
risks undermining U.S. policy.
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Congressman Mike Pence (R-IN) |
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The Washington
Times
- 6/25/03
"Medicare drug bill troubles conservatives
in House"
Conservatives in
the House have major concerns about the chamber's Medicare
prescription drug bill, expected to come to the floor tomorrow,
and some say it would be better to join with Democrats to defeat
the measure rather than to pass it as written.
"One more massive federal
entitlement is, simply put, one more disaster," said Mr.
Pence, who wants a drug benefit only for the poorest
seniors.
"I'm
planning to vote no," said Rep. Jim DeMint, South
Carolina Republican. "I'm convinced this is a
prescription for socialized medicine. ... I want to change
it or stop it."
"I believe the conservatives in the House are the
last line of defense," said Rep. Mike Pence, Indiana
Republican. "This is the vote. This is the last time
to stop it."
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Congressman Mike Pence (R-IN) |
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5/8/03:
"Dueling For
Dollars"
National Journal's Congress Daily
"While I am pleased that the
president proposes to devote additional resources to both
homeland security functions and the Department of Defense, I
believe the proposed 3.8 percent increase for the other
discretionary operations of the government and the proposed
increases in mandatory spending are overly generous given the
state of the economy and other pressing demands on government
resources," said Rep.
Sue Myrick, R-N.C., the RSC's chairwoman,
when the president's budget was released. Added Rep.
Pat Toomey, R-Pa., head of the RSC's budget
taskforce, "Since defense and homeland spending requires
greater growth, the rest of the budget needs further
restraint."
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RSC
Chairman Sue Myrick (R-NC) |
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5/1/03: H.R.
1298 "United States Leadership
Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003"
passes the House.
amendments
adopted:
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Rep. Joseph Pitts (R-PA),
amendment
ensuring that at least one-third of the HIV prevention
spending be earmarked to abstinence.
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Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) "conscience clause"
amendment makes it possible for faith-based organizations to
participate in the $15-billion/five-year initiative without
being forced to furnish condoms or otherwise violate their
principles.
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Rep. Billy Tauzin (R-LA)
amendment
was
adopted to establish priorities ensuring that spending be
directed first to the nations with the greatest need and
to direct the Institutes of Medicine to report to Congress on
the success rates of programs and methods used
pursuant to the massive measure.
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Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) amendment imposes a ceiling
on Global Fund officials' and staff salaries providing
that none of the Fund's personnel can earn more than the
salary of the Vice President of the United States.
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Congressman Joe Pitts |
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5/1/03: "House
Conservatives Weigh-In on Contents of Economic Growth Package."
It is the first and foremost
priority of the members of the Republican Study Committee
to enact an Economic Growth Package
that actually helps the economy grow.
"When Sue
Myrick talks, the White House listens"
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ABCNEWS.com, The Note
- April 16, 2003
"GOP in House 'furious' over Senate budget deal"
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The Washington Times
- April 16, 2003
House
Republicans are furious with Senate Republican leaders and say a
real rift has developed since the senators cut a deal last week
that would limit tax cuts to less than half the amount President
Bush wants.
"You just feel very betrayed, very frankly," said Rep. Sue
Myrick of North Carolina, who is chairman of the conservative
Republican Study Committee.
"WRAP: US Tax
Cut Talks Fail To Reach Agreement"
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Dow Jones International News
- April 8, 2003
"We cannot in good conscience
simply accept the Senate-passed tax number," Rep. Sue
Myrick, R-N.C., said in a letter to Hastert. The letter
from Myrick, chair of the conservative House Republican Study
Committee, was signed by 29 other members. That's an important
voting bloc in a House where Republicans control 229-206.
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RSC
Chairman Sue Myrick (R-NC) |
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"Federal Budget Out of
Control: Pat Toomey to the Rescue."
National Review Online
- 3/20/03
Today we learn whether
Republicans are even half-serious about taming the budget and
combating our colossal $2 trillion budget. It is essential that
Republicans and pro-growth Democrats approve the Republican
Study Committee budget drafted by fiscal superstar Pat
Toomey of Pennsylvania. That budget slams the brakes on
federal spending until the budget is balanced. It also allows
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Congressman Pat Toomey
(R-PA)
Letters of Endorsement
Americans for Tax Reform
Citizens Against Government Waste
Club for Growth
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On the
30th anniversary of Rep. Sam Johnson's homecoming:
"POW past shaped
indefatigable congressman's career."
The Dallas
Morning News - 2/9/03
WASHINGTON -- For Sam Johnson, the
seeds of a political career were planted in conversations
conducted in code -- taps so faint that only inmates of the
Hanoi Hilton could hear them, pressing tin cups against the
walls.
Mr. Johnson was released 30 years ago
on February 12. |
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Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX))
Photo
album of pictures from Mr. Johnson's homecoming.
Mr. Johnson has been instrumental in the
founding and continued success
of the RSC.
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"RSC Earning Respect After
Shedding 'CATS' Label."
NationalJournal.com
- 2/6/03
Only time will tell if the group can
decrease an already tight budget, but it's safe to assume that if the
Republican Study Committee tries, nobody's going to take them lightly
again.
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RSC
Chairman Sue Myrick (R-NC) |
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"Democrats
hit for lack of own plan on budget"
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The Washington Times, February 5, 2003
"I'm glad to hear that my
colleagues on the other side have such a passionate concern
about the size of the deficit," said Rep. Patrick J. Toomey,
Pennsylvania Republican. "It gives me hope that they will
join me in working to try to cut some spending in this budget
and throughout the appropriation process."
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Congressman Pat Toomey
(R-PA)) |
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