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  1. Economists Warn Rising Gas Prices Threaten Economic Recovery; Time for Senate Dems to Act on House-Passed Energy Bills

    → Speaker RSS Articles | 21 Feb 2012 | 12:38 pm MST

    “Gasoline prices have never been higher this time of the year,” the Associated Press reported this weekend. Americans are already feeling the pinch – paying higher prices for everything from gas to groceries, and now economists warn that the price spike could jeopardize the already-lagging economic recovery. Here’s more:

  2. Speaker Boehner Hails Implementation of Job-Creating U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement; Urges Quick Action on Colombia & Panama Pacts As Well

    → Speaker RSS Articles | 21 Feb 2012 | 9:05 am MST

    House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) today issued the following statement in response to the announcement by the U.S. Trade Representative and the government of South Korea that the U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement will officially be implemented on March 15:

  3. Weekly Address Highlights: Rep. McMorris Rodgers on the President’s Job-Crushing Budget

    → Speaker RSS Articles | 18 Feb 2012 | 8:15 pm MST



  4. Weekly Republican Address: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers on President Obama’s Job-Crushing Budget

    → Speaker RSS Articles | 17 Feb 2012 | 10:00 pm MST



  5. Job Creators Say President Obama’s Rhetoric Doesn’t Match Reality on Reining in Excessive Government Regulations

    → Speaker RSS Articles | 17 Feb 2012 | 1:34 pm MST

    A year after President Obama signed an Executive Order instituting “a government-wide review” of existing regulations “to remove outdated regulations that stifle job creation and make our economy less competitive,” the gap between his rhetoric and his record is as wide as ever.

  6. Statement by Speaker Boehner on House Passage of Economic Relief Package

    → Speaker RSS Articles | 17 Feb 2012 | 9:13 am MST

    House Speaker John Boehner issued the following statement after the House passed the payroll tax cut conference agreement:

  7. House GOP Acts to Address Rising Gas Prices Putting the Squeeze on American Families

    → Speaker RSS Articles | 17 Feb 2012 | 2:07 am MST

    Usually travelers don’t have to worry about taking a hit at the pump until around Memorial Day, but the headaches are coming earlier this year. Across the board, families are paying more for everything – from food to rent to clothing – thanks to soaring gas prices, according to the latest consumer price index released by the Labor Department today.

  8. Boehner: Fast & Furious an Abuse of Government Power, Justice Dept Must Be Held Accountable

    → Speaker RSS Articles | 16 Feb 2012 | 1:30 pm MST

    In response to a question at his weekly press conference, Speaker John Boehner today called the botched “Fast & Furious” operation an “abuse of government power,” and said President Obama’s Justice Department must be held accountable.

  9. Statement by Speaker Boehner on Three Years of President Obama’s Failed ‘Stimulus’ Policies

    → Speaker RSS Articles | 16 Feb 2012 | 1:15 pm MST

    House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) released the following statement in advance of tomorrow’s 3rd anniversary of the signing of President Obama’s failed ‘stimulus’ spending bill:

  10. Speaker Boehner: House Will Pass Bipartisan Relief Package Because President’s Economic Policies Have Failed

    → Speaker RSS Articles | 16 Feb 2012 | 10:14 am MST

    At his weekly press briefing, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) challenged President Obama to stop campaigning and urge the Democratic-controlled Senate to pass the nearly 30 jobs bills approved by the House with bipartisan support. Following are video and text of Speaker Boehner’s remarks:

  11. EXAM ROOM: We need a plan, Mr. President

    → Press Releases from the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Republicans | 20 Jul 2011 | 11:00 pm MDT



  12. EXAM ROOM: The Hill: Healthcare law could leave families with high insurance costs

    → Press Releases from the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Republicans | 20 Jul 2011 | 11:00 pm MDT



  13. House Leaders Welcome Bipartisan Senate Effort to Protect Jobs by Improving and Extending Time to Meet Boiler Rules

    → Press Releases from the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Republicans | 20 Jul 2011 | 11:00 pm MDT



  14. Upton & Shimkus Ask, “Where Are the Findings?” Following NRC’s Incomplete Release of Long Overdue Yucca Evaluation

    → Press Releases from the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Republicans | 20 Jul 2011 | 11:00 pm MDT

    NRC Scientists Recently Testified on Efforts to Stymie the Publication of Technical Evaluation Report on Yucca Project

  15. Subcommittee Investigates Delays at FDA

    → Press Releases from the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Republicans | 19 Jul 2011 | 11:00 pm MDT



  16. Subcommittee Approves Legislation to Protect Americans Against Data Theft

    → Press Releases from the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Republicans | 19 Jul 2011 | 11:00 pm MDT



  17. Bono Mack Introduces Legislation to Protect Consumers From Data Theft

    → Press Releases from the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Republicans | 18 Jul 2011 | 11:00 pm MDT

    Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee to Vote on SAFE Data Act TOMORROW

  18. Energy & Commerce Committee Cautions NRC Chairman to Follow Commission Procedures to Ensure Thorough, Thoughtful, and Deliberate Review of Task Force Recommendations

    → Press Releases from the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Republicans | 17 Jul 2011 | 11:00 pm MDT

    Upton, Whitfield, Shimkus, and Stearns are Spearheading Committee Effort to Ensure Recommendations of Six Member Panel are Properly Vetted

  19. A Look Ahead: Committee Announces Hearings for Week of July 18

    → Press Releases from the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Republicans | 14 Jul 2011 | 11:00 pm MDT



  20. Energy and Power Subcommittee Begins Review of Pipeline Safety Bill with Testimony from Pipeline Regulators

    → Press Releases from the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Republicans | 14 Jul 2011 | 11:00 pm MDT

    Hearing Will Resume Next Week With Testimony From ExxonMobil and other Stakeholders



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