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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2397, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, on Wednesday. The legislation provides funding for critical security programs, supports our dedicated troops and continues current military operations.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK) released the following statement after House passage of his amendment which prevents funds from being used to implement a furlough, if the reason given is sequestration. Relief would be given to Defense Department employees paid from the Working Capital Fund. The amendment, offered along with Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Congressmen Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Rob Bishop (R-UT) and Dave Loebsack (D-IA), passed the House of Representatives by voice vote Tuesday night.
The Oklahoman - Chris Casteel
After fierce debate over the limits of domestic spying, the House on Wednesday voted to protect the federal government's ability to collect phone records and other data related to U.S. citizens who aren't suspected of terrorism.
Government Executive - Kellie Lunney
The House on Wednesday passed a major spending bill that includes a 1.8 percent pay raise for service members in 2014.
The fiscal 2014 Defense Appropriations Act does not include funding for a civilian pay increase next year. The bill passed 315-109.
There have been several issues at the forefront in Congress this summer, and unfortunately, few have been resolved. We’re continuing to prioritize and work on a number of issues, including the necessary passage of a farm bill, which is very important to our state and nation at large.
WORLD Magazine - J.C. Derrick
Congressional Republicans are putting a full-court press on the White House to delay the individual mandate in the Affordable Care Act—otherwise known as Obamacare.
This week, the GOP-controlled House passed two bills, including one that would put off until the start of 2015 the requirement that all Americans have health insurance. Under current law, any person without health insurance on Jan. 1, 2014, must pay a fine.
Washington Examiner - Conn Carroll
A united House Republican caucus passed two bills delaying key parts of President Obama’s health care law Wednesday, demonstrating that House Republican leaders are not dependent on Democratic votes for high profile legislation.
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Washington Times - Tom Howell Jr.
Republicans are scratching their heads over the White House’s decision this month to announce a major change to President Obama’s health care law through a pair of blog posts.
The Treasury and White House announced on July 2 that it would delay by one year, to 2015, the mandate in the Affordable Care Act that requires companies with the equivalent of 50 or more full-time workers to provide health coverage or pay fines.
In times of economic uncertainty and mounting national security issues, it is critical that each branch of government is allowed to play its constitutional role. We must protect the uniquely-American system of checks and balances set forth by our forefathers, which helps prevent abuse or overreach of power. Stepping outside of the roles intended and defined only leads to unfortunate, harmful decisions that affect the entire country.