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Congress must stand up for backbone of manufacturing and millions of jobs

Sander Levin's House Member Office (D-MI-12) posted a News Article — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:00:00 CST

For Many Seniors, an Ominous Retirement-Account Deadline

The House Education and Labor Committee (D) posted a News Article — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:33:49 CST

Washington Post, November 16, 2008

Pension agency loses almost $5 billion on stocks

The House Education and Labor Committee (D) posted a News Article — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:21:47 CDT

Associated Press, October 25, 2008

PBGC Chief Questioned on Investment Practices (Subscription Required)

The House Education and Labor Committee (D) posted a News Article — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:16:01 CDT

Wall Street Journal, October 24, 2008

U.S. Insurer of Pensions Has Lost $2 Billion

The House Education and Labor Committee (D) posted a News Article — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:13:35 CDT

New York Times, October 23, 2008

PBGC Lost $1.2 Billion in Investments

The House Education and Labor Committee (D) posted a News Article — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:12:44 CDT

Washington Post, October 23, 2008

Daily Media Overview

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:34:00 CDT

Media Overview October 22, 2008 Media Overview for Wednesday, October 22, 2008WORLD FINANCIAL SUMMIT. The White House announced this morning that “ the first in a series of planned global summits of developed and developing

Bernanke Supports New Stimulus, Warns Of Downturn

Gwen Moore's House Member Office (D-WI-04) posted a News Article — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:00:00 CDT

McClatchy Washington Bureau - Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., asked the Fed chief whether, as conservative commentators suggest, the quasi-government mortgage finance giants Freddie Mac and ...

Retirement Wreck: Are 401(k)s Still Viable for Saving?

The House Education and Labor Committee (D) posted a News Article — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:01:47 CDT

Washington Post, October 12, 2008

Retirement accounts have lost $2 trillion, leading Americans to keep working, stop saving

The House Education and Labor Committee (D) posted a News Article — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:11:00 CDT

Associated Press, October 8, 2008

$2 trillion wiped out of retirement funds

The House Education and Labor Committee (D) posted a News Article — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:08:28 CDT

USA Today, October 8, 2008

Retirement Savings Lose $2 Trillion in 15 Months

The House Education and Labor Committee (D) posted a News Article — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:06:04 CDT

Washington Post, October 8, 2008

Bailout Provides More Mental Health Coverage

The House Education and Labor Committee (D) posted a News Article — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:02:02 CDT

New York Times, October 6, 2008

Mental health treatment boosted in economic bill

The House Education and Labor Committee (D) posted a News Article — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:55:08 CDT

Associated Press, October 3, 2008

Needy Students Closing Test Gap Under 'No Child'

The House Education and Labor Committee (D) posted a News Article — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:37:59 CDT

Needy Students Closing Test Gap Under 'No Child'

The House Education and Labor Committee (D) posted a News Article — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:37:59 CDT

Washington Post, October 3, 2008

Donnelly Bailout Goal: Jobs

Joe Donnelly's House Member Office (D-IN-02) posted a News Article — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Donnelly: Bill Wasn't 'Perfect'

Joe Donnelly's House Member Office (D-IN-02) posted a News Article — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Speaker Pelosi’s Floor Remarks

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:18:00 CDT

September 29, 2008 Watch Speaker Pelosi’s floor speech. Thank you very much, Madam Speaker, for recognizing me and also to the distinguished chairman for his extraordinary leadership which i'll address in a moment. Madam Speaker, when

Heritage: Economic Rescue Plan "Vital and Acceptable"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:23:00 CDT

September 29, 2008 “And while this is currently most visible in Wall Street and in the financial sector, it is only a matter of time before the fallout hits Main Street, with potentially devastating economic effects for typical Americ

Red State – VIDEO: “Democrats in their own words covering up the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac scam”

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:08:00 CDT

September 28, 2008 http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/sep/28/shocking-video-unearthed-democrats-in-their-o/Democrats in their own words covering up the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac scam that caused our economic crisis.

Bailout Defeat Leaves Some Local Investors Facing Uncertain Financial Future

Joe Donnelly's House Member Office (D-IN-02) posted a News Article — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Editorial in Tomorrow’s Wall Street Journal: “A Main Street Rescue” That “Deserves to Pass”

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:10:00 CDT

September 28, 2008 “…[I]t deserves to pass because in reality it is an attempt to shield middle America from further harm caused by the mistakes of Wall Street and Washington.”“Thanks to the House GOP's intervention

Wall Street Journal: “A Main Street Rescue” That “Deserves to Pass”

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:10:00 CDT

Larry Kudlow: “A Paulson-Cantor Plan Is a Win-Win”

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:55:00 CDT

Actually, for taxpayers, the bank rescue plan is a win-win-win-win. September 28, 2008 National Review OnlineBy Larry KudlowThe single-biggest mistake in the Paulson bank-rescue-plan marketing effort has been the failure to explai

Former Speaker Newt Gingrich: “I Would Vote Reluctantly Yes”

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:23:00 CDT

Watch Speaker Gingrich on ABC’s “This Week”

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STEPHANOPOULOS: “Speaker Gingrich, there’s also, I think, a recognition, at least in some of the polls I’ve seen, that something has to be done.”

SPEAKER NEWT GINGRICH: “Sure, look, something has to be done. … I suspect were I still in Congress, in the end George [Will] is right, and I probably would end up voting reluctantly yes, because I think when you’re given no choice …”

Former Speaker Newt Gingrich: “I Would Vote Reluctantly Yes”

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:23:00 CDT

From ABC’s “This Week” September 28, 2008 Watch Speaker Gingrich on ABC’s “This Week” ---- STEPHANOPOULOS: “Speaker Gingrich, there’s also, I think, a recognition, at least

"Rep. Mark Udall says Rangel should step down"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:45:00 CDT

The Hill, By Aaron Blake September 28, 2008 “Rep. Mark Udall (D-Colo.) said Sunday that House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) should step down from his chairmanship while an ethics investigation tak

National Review Editorial: "The Paulson Predicament"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:48:00 CDT

National Review, By the Editors September 26, 2008 “Rightly viewed, Paulson’s proposal is a distasteful emergency measure to right the credit markets and should be phased out as soon as possible. … We understand

Reuters: “China banks told to halt lending to US banks-SCMP”

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:33:00 CDT

Reuters September 25, 2008 BEIJING, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Chinese regulators have told domestic banks to stop interbank lending to U.S. financial institutions to prevent possible losses during the financial crisis, the South China M

"Florida Congressman: Palin 'Don't Care Too Much What They Do With Jews and Blacks'"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:23:00 CDT

ABC News’ Political Radar Blog September 24, 2008 Florida Democratic Congressman Alcee Hastings pointed to Sarah Palin on Wednesday to rally Jews to Obama. "If Sarah Palin isn’t enough of a reason for you to get ov

Lawmakers fast-track auto loans

Sander Levin's House Member Office (D-MI-12) posted a News Article — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

AP Analysis: For Democrats, a "Striking Defeat" on Energy

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:43:00 CDT

Associated Press By H. Josef Hebert September 24, 2008 “In a matter of months, Republicans turned offshore oil drilling … into political gold as anger over high gasoline prices made voters receptive to calls for more

"Buffett Buys Goldman Stake in 'Economic Pearl Harbor'"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:52:00 CDT

September 24, 2008 Berkshire Hathaway Chairman & CEO Warren Buffett on Fox Business Network: BUFFETT: “Well, if Congress doesn’t do anything, I won’t be getting out of it, but I may wish I hadn’t gone in. I think

Relief from foreclosure joins huge rescue plan

Sander Levin's House Member Office (D-MI-12) posted a News Article — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

New York Sun: “Spies Warn That Al Qaeda Aims for October Surprise”

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:12:00 CDT

The New York Sun by Eli Lake September 22, 2008 “In the aftermath of two major terrorist attacks on Western targets, America's counterterrorism community is warning that Al Qaeda may launch more overseas operations to influe

Maureen Speaks With Donnelly About the Bailout Hearings

Joe Donnelly's House Member Office (D-IN-02) posted a News Article — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Wall Street Journal Editorial: "Pelosi's Drilling Ruse"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:00:00 CDT

Wall Street Journal, Editorial September 19, 2008 “The sudden pro-drilling makeover of the Pelosi Democrats has always had an air – a gale, really – of election-year convenience, and the House proved it Tuesday b

NBC's Today Show: Ethics "Issues Are Piling Up" for Rep. Rangel

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:45:00 CDT

The Today Show (NBC) September 17, 2008 Ethics Watchdog: “It just looks like Mr. Rangel frankly doesn't think the rules apply to him.”“As the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, he is in charge of wri

Congress Must Extend Additional Jobless Benefits

Sander Levin's House Member Office (D-MI-12) posted a News Article — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Sponsor of Democrat Energy Bill: "I Do Not Believe Our Bill Goes Far Enough..."

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:17:00 CDT

September 16, 2008 YOU CAN SAY THAT AGAINRep. Gene Green (D-TX), Co-Sponsor of the Democrats’ No-Energy Energy Bill, on the Democrats’ No-Energy Energy Bill:“I do not believe our bill goes far enough to address all of our

Democrats' offshore drilling plan would give states nothing

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:25:00 CDT

The Virginian-Pilot By Dale Eisman September 13, 2008 Rep. John Peterson (R-PA) on the Democrats’ new energy “plan”: “[It] does absolutely nothing to increase the domestic production of oil and natural gas

The New York Times Calls on Rep. Rangel to "Step Aside" as Ways and Means Chairman

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:13:00 CDT

The New York Times, Editorial September 15, 2008 “Mounting embarrassment for taxpayers and Congress makes it imperative that Representative Charles Rangel step aside as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee while his ethi

"Landrieu urges House to oppose Democratic bill"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:11:00 CDT

The New Orleans Times-Picayune By Bruce Alpert September 13, 2008 Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA): “I believe there is widespread support among Democrats and Republicans in the House and the Senate for some version of revenue shar

"Battle for Congress Suddenly Looks Competitive"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:30:00 CDT

September 12, 2008 Democrats’ double-digit lead on the “generic ballot” slips to 3 pointsby Lydia SaadPRINCETON, NJ -- A potential shift in fortunes for the Republicans in Congress is seen in the latest USA Today/Gallup su

Dems push worker relief

Sander Levin's House Member Office (D-MI-12) posted a News Article — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Indiana Awarded Grant After RV Layoffs

Joe Donnelly's House Member Office (D-IN-02) posted a News Article — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

"Democrats Push Energy Vote to Next Week"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:27:00 CDT

Roll Call By Jennifer Bendery September 10, 2008 “House Democratic leaders probably will have Members review their energy proposal over the weekend and look to next week for floor action, according to the bill’s spons

Today's Front Pages Feature House Republicans Talking About Meaningful Energy Solutions

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:22:00 CDT

September 9, 2008 The Washington Times“Energy Fight Renewed”“Republican legislators stream out of the U.S. Capitol on Monday as [the Democratic] Congress returned to work.” (Astrid Riecken/The Washington Times)

"House Chairman Failed to Report $75,000 in Income"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:04:00 CDT

The New York Times By David Kocieniewski September 5, 2008 "Representative Charles B. Rangel has earned more than $75,000 in rental income from a villa he has owned in the Dominican Republic since 1988, but never reported it

Donnelly Returns from Mideast

Joe Donnelly's House Member Office (D-IN-02) posted a News Article — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Popular Mechanics’ Editor-in-Chief Supports House Republicans’ “All-of-the-Above” Energy Solutions

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:26:00 CDT

August 28, 2008 “Where would a more sensible energy policy start? Pickens is on the right track with his plan to increase use of natural gas. And McCain's call to allow more offshore drilling would significantly increase production. A

Springfield (MA) Republican: “Sounds of silence in people's House”

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:38:00 CDT

Springfield (MA) Republican, Editorial August 28, 2008 Editorial Calls for an “All of the Above” Energy Approach“Republicans who favor allowing offshore drilling and exploration refused to give up the ghost. They

Iconic California county backs offshore drilling

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:25:00 CDT

Reuters August 27, 2008 “California's Santa Barbara County, site of a major oil spill that rallied opposition to offshore oil production 40 years ago, voted on Tuesday to support new coastal oil exploration and extraction.&r

As Santa Barbara, CA Goes ... "Santa Barbara Co. supervisors expected to back offshore oil drilling"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:22:00 CDT

Los Angeles Times By Maria L. La Ganga August 25, 2008 “Proponents of the measure argue that the United States cannot turn away from a homegrown energy source at a time when the country is dangerously dependent on

Speaker Pelosi on Natural Gas: Not a Fossil Fuel

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:57:00 CDT

Wall Street Journal’s Washington Wire By John D. McKinnon August 24, 2008 “On NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’ on Sunday, the Speaker twice seemed to suggest that natural gas – an energy source she favors &ndas

"Put Up or Shut Up" Time for Pro-Production House Democrats

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:57:00 CDT

August 20, 2008 “House Republicans are stepping up the pressure on Democrats they believe would support an expansion of domestic oil drilling, sending a letter Wednesday to 22 Democrats who they hope will sign on to the GOP plan to ad

The 21st Century Boston Tea Party

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:56:00 CDT

The Washington Times, By Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-MI) and Rep. John Shadegg (R-AZ) August 18, 2008 “Republicans refuse to leave the chamber because the issue is about much more than gas prices. It is about much more than energ

Rep. Joe Donnelly Stresses Renewable Energy at Summit

Joe Donnelly's House Member Office (D-IN-02) posted a News Article — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Congressmen explain farm legislation

Joe Donnelly's House Member Office (D-IN-02) posted a News Article — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

House Republicans Complete Second Full Week of Historic Protest on Energy

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:26:00 CDT

August 15, 2008 Earlier today, House Republicans held a news conference to mark the completion of their second full week protesting the do-nothing Democratic Congress’s decision to take a five-week recess without dealing with ou

Associated Press Highlights House GOP Weekly Radio Address on Energy

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:10:00 CDT

Associated Press, By Tom Breen August 15, 2008 “U.S. Rep. Shelley Moore Capito said in the House Republicans' weekly radio address Friday that by recessing for five weeks this summer, Democrats in Congress are ducking the ob

Northeast To Be Home Heating Oil Hell?

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:12:00 CDT

August 12, 2008 “It’s almost like the last nail in the coffin for the middle class” CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, August 11, 2008"There is a new energy shock coming. The home heating season begins in just s

Washington Post Editorial: "Debunking three 'truths' about offshore drilling"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:04:00 CDT

The Washington Post, Editorial August 12, 2008 Editorial Calls for “Long-Term, Comprehensive Plan” to Solve Our Nation’s Energy Crisis “With the roaring economies of China and India gobbling up oil in

The Economist on Democrat Energy Proposals: "An Incoherent Mish-Mash"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:21:00 CDT

The Economist print edition August 7, 2008 Democrats “On The Defensive” as “The Call for More Drilling Has Captured the Attention of the Media and Energized The Republicans”“But the alternatives the D

"Pelosi is out of touch on energy"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:00:00 CDT

The Washington Examiner, Editorial August 11, 2008 “The time has come for” Speaker Pelosi “to cut her losses and announce that the first order of business when the House returns after Labor Day will be an up-or-d

For Pelosi, "Apparently Saving Her Speakership Comes First"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:04:00 CDT

The Washington Post By Charles Krauthammer August 8, 2008 Let's see: housing meltdown, credit crunch, oil shock not seen since the 1970s. The economy is slowing, unemployment growing and inflation increasing. It's the sixth year

"Pelosi's disgrace: Book tour beats oil crisis"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:58:00 CDT

New Hampshire Union Leader Editorial August 8, 2008 Disgracefully, Democratic members of the U.S. House, including Reps. Carol Shea-Porter and Paul Hodes, have now spent a week on vacation as a band of Republicans has remained i

Job Seekers Look for Aid at Workshop

Joe Donnelly's House Member Office (D-IN-02) posted a News Article — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Editorial - Greed Above, Death Below - Editorial - NYTimes.com

The House Education and Labor Committee (D) posted a News Article — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:09:35 CDT

Editorial - Greed Above, Death Below

The House Education and Labor Committee (D) posted a News Article — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:09:35 CDT

New York Times, October 2, 2008

Warren-Center Line Prevention Coalition resumes its mission

Sander Levin's House Member Office (D-MI-12) posted a News Article — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Congress should OK bill to protect citizens against identity theft

Sander Levin's House Member Office (D-MI-12) posted a News Article — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

CNN: House Republicans “Getting Attention” for “Show of Defiance Against Democrats”

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:06:00 CDT

August 6, 2008 CNN’s Brianna Keilar: House Republicans “continue to stay on Capitol Hill, giving speeches on the House floor about how to curb high gas prices, doing so even though Congress left town last Friday. This is a show

Editorials Coast-to-Coast Weigh In: "Republicans on the Job" While "Dems Pumping Hypocrisy"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:41:00 CDT

August 6, 2008 "We urge Republicans to keep up the good fight on behalf of all Americans. Polls have consistently indicated that Americans - Republicans and Democrats alike - want homegrown solutions to the energy problem.“Both p

Bill Boosts Manufactured Homes

Joe Donnelly's House Member Office (D-IN-02) posted a News Article — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

“Another Full Day” of House Republicans “Demanding Action on Energy Legislation”

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:09:00 CDT

August 5, 2008 CNN’s Kate Bolduan: “Another full day of the House Republican protest here on Capitol Hill. They are demanding action on energy legislation. Meanwhile … the rest of Congress is already gone for their annual

“House GOP Put Off Vacations, Head to Floor” to Demand Energy Vote

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:14:00 CDT

August 4, 2008 “House Republicans are turning up the heat, you might, say, on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi… Technically, they're supposed to be in recess but they're demanding that Speaker Pelosi allow an up-or-down vote” o

"Republicans' Debate in the Dark"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:18:00 CDT

Human Events, By Rep. Tom Price and Rep. Mike Pence August 4, 2008 “In spite of an official adjournment, we spontaneously agreed to demonstrate our passion for America and resolve of representation by beginning our comments

VIDEO: House Republicans Demand a Vote on the American Energy Act

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:45:00 CDT

August 1, 2008 Click here to watch the video.Shortly after 4:30 p.m., more than a dozen Members walked over to the Will Rogers statue and participated in a press conference on today’s extraordinary events. Republican

Congress is gone, but Republicans won't leave

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:42:00 CDT

Associated Press By Jim Abrams August 1, 2008 “The microphones were off, the House had stopped TV feeds to C-Span and the lights dimmed after the pre-noon vote to adjourn for the August recess. That didn't deter Republicans

‘INEXCUSABLE.’ Congress ‘Taking Off’ for ‘Five-Week Long Break Without Legislative Action’ on Energy

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:42:00 CDT

August 1, 2008 “You can’t make this stuff up. Congress has a 9% approval rating and we’re going home without solving the number one issue in the nation?” Earlier today, CNN played footage of Members of the Democ

House Adjourns, But Republicans Linger to Bash Democrats on Energy

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:01:00 CDT

CQ By Edward Epstein August 1, 2008 “The C-SPAN cameras were gone and the microphones were off, but that didn’t stop a small group of Republicans from taking over the House floor after the House adjourned for five week

Majority of Speaker Pelosi's Fellow Californians Back Offshore Drilling

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:53:00 CDT

San Francisco Chronicle, By Jane Kay July 31, 2008 51% of Californians back offshore drillingRepublican Energy Solutions Gain Steam in House Speaker’s Home State “A majority of Californians favor more oil drilling

Roll Call editorial: "No Confidence"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:54:00 CDT

Roll Call, Editorial July 30, 2008 No Confidence “But treatment of energy legislation has been an embarrassment. As the price of fuel has soared, all beleaguered consumers have seen their legislators do is shout at each

Passing American Energy Act "Cannot Wait Until September"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:51:00 CDT

The Washington Times, Editorial July 30, 2008 Energy fix: enact legislation “Luckily the answer … has been given to them in one neat package by the Republicans, called the American Energy Act. The three-pronged l

"No August recess for Congress"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:18:00 CDT

The Washington Examiner, Editorial July 29, 2008 “These people have a lot of nerve. The do-nothing Congress is getting ready to leave Washington for its traditional August recess. That’s a vacation this Congress hasn&r

Donnelly Tours New Recycling Facility

Joe Donnelly's House Member Office (D-IN-02) posted a News Article — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Washington Post editorial: "No Drilling, No Vote"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:04:00 CDT

The Washington Post, Editorial July 25, 2008 No Drilling, No VoteSpeaker Pelosi won't let the House debate the merits of offshore drilling. “When they took the majority, House Democrats proclaimed that ‘bills shou

Bilbray: Suspect's Release in Mexico 'a huge blunder'

Brian Bilbray's House Member Office (D-CA-50) posted a News Article — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

USA Today— A Republican congressman is accusing the Bush administration of failing to own up to "a huge blunder" that led to the release in Mexico of a man wanted in the death of a U.S. Border Patrol agent.

Low-interest Loan Plan for Carmakers Sparks Petition in U.S. House

Sander Levin's House Member Office (D-MI-12) posted a News Article — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Rep. Charles Boustany (R-LA) op-ed: "Healthcare Solutions Americans Deserve"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:00:00 CDT

Townhall, By Rep. Charles Boustany (R-LA) July 24, 2008 Healthcare Solutions Americans Deserve “Patients deserve more affordable and more widely available healthcare. We must modernize our healthcare system and le

U.S. Races to Ease Mortgage Meltdown, Passing Aid Bill

Sander Levin's House Member Office (D-MI-12) posted a News Article — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

House OKs Foreclosure Bill

Sander Levin's House Member Office (D-MI-12) posted a News Article — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Automakers May Reap $30 Million Credit Under New Tax Rule

Sander Levin's House Member Office (D-MI-12) posted a News Article — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Worker Transition Workshops Slated

Joe Donnelly's House Member Office (D-IN-02) posted a News Article — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

T. Boone Pickens on Arctic Coastal Plain and Deep Ocean Energy Exploration: "Get It All"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:00:00 CDT

CNN’s “The Situation Room” July 22, 2008 “I say East, West Coast and ANWR – get it all! … You're drilling and whatever you are able to find and put into the domestic system will help us.”CNN’s WOLF B

"'Idle' Oil Drilling Land Isn't All That Idle"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:57:00 CDT

The Tampa Tribune, “March on Politics” Blog, By Billy House July 22, 2008 “Are there really 68 million acres of federal land already leased by oil companies but going idle and unexplored, as Democrats … contend? Not e

Associated Press Debunks Democrats' False "Use-It-or-Lose-It" Energy Claims

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:55:00 CDT

Associated Press By John Porretto July 20, 2008 "If a company gets to the end of those terms and they're not making significant progress — and I do mean significant progress toward actually producing — those lease

Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-MI) op-ed: "The Democrats' Baghdad Two-Step"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:04:00 CDT

The Washington Post, By Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-MI) July 21, 2008 “Why are the Democrats in denial about recent gains in Iraq? Unfortunately, it appears that they realize that progress is being made and want to change the subj

Unemployment Extension Checks to Arrive Soon

Sander Levin's House Member Office (D-MI-12) posted a News Article — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Senior Energy Committee Democrat on America's Energy Crisis: "We need to have it all"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:12:00 CDT

July 18, 2008 After opposing the Democrat leadership's 'sham' energy bill yesterday, Congressman Gene Green (D-TX) once again expressed support for Republicans' "all-of-the-above" energy plan, saying on Fox News a short while ago,

Investor's Business Daily editorial: "Last But Not Leased"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:40:00 CDT

Investor's Business Daily, Editorial July 17, 2008 “The idea that oil companies are sitting on oil at $145 a barrel is laughable. Democrats simply oppose more fossil fuel use. Their environmentalist patrons worry more about

Justice Denies Request in Agent's Death

Brian Bilbray's House Member Office (D-CA-50) posted a News Article — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

The Washington Times -- White House and Justice Department officials on Wednesday refused to tell 39 members of Congress why U.S. prosecutors never asked Mexico to detain a suspect in the killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent or sought his extradition.

House Democrats' River Gambit Blocks Increased American Energy Supply

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:37:00 CDT

Fox News’ Special Report July 16, 2008 “In this time of heightened concern over energy, coming out in opposition to a power plant that could supply up to 35% of a region's heating needs would seem to be risky politics, bu

Fed Chairman Supports House Republicans' "All-of-the-Above" Energy Solutions

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:45:00 CDT

July 16, 2008 “The best thing we can do … is to promote conservation, alternatives, new energy exploration”Click here to watch. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke: “Let me address the oil price situation. I discu

"Scenic designation could sink riverfront businesses"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:09:00 CDT

Fall River Herald News, By Will Richmond July 15, 2008 “With the U.S. House of Representatives scheduled today to vote on the designation of the lower Taunton River as part of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, shipbuilders and

Congress, Overriding Bush, Blocks Pay Cut for Doctors

Lois Capps's House Member Office (D-CA-23) posted a News Article — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

House Republicans “Demanding Action” Now to Create New American-Made Energy

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:55:00 CDT

July 15, 2008 “Republicans in the House and Senate want an immediate vote to put lawmakers on record”“Republicans on Capitol Hill have been hammering away for weeks … demanding action”“House and Se

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) Discusses House Republicans' "All of the Above" Energy Strategy on CNN

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:40:00 CDT

First-Term Rep. Previews This Week’s July 15, 2008 Click here to watch. On House Republicans’ “All of the Above” Energy Strategy:“Our strategy, of House Republicans, is an all of the abov

Front Page of The Washington Post: "Rangel's Pet Cause Bears His Own Name"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:02:00 CDT

The Washington Post, By Christopher Lee July 15, 2008 “Ethics experts and government watchdogs say it is troubling that one of the nation's most powerful lawmakers would seek money from businesses that have interests before

WSJ editorial: "Free Our Oil"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:01:00 CDT

The Wall Street Journal, Editorial July 15, 2008 “House Appropriations Chairman David Obey recently shut down the annual budget process rather than allow Republicans to offer drilling amendments. He and the Speaker know that

"Bush to lift executive ban on offshore drilling"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:05:00 CDT

Associated Press By Ben Feller July 14, 2008 “In another push to deal with soaring gas prices, President Bush on Monday will lift an executive ban on offshore drilling that has stood since his father was president. But the m

New Hampshire Union Leader Editorial: "Dems oblivious on oil"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:59:00 CDT

New Hampshire Union Leader, Editorial July 13, 2008 “Any step Congress takes to produce a large increase in future supply -- opening the outer continental shelf to drilling, for example -- will reduce current prices. If ther

Foreclosures Affect Us One and All

Sander Levin's House Member Office (D-MI-12) posted a News Article — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Rep. Donnelly and Supporters Complete Rebuilding Together Project

Joe Donnelly's House Member Office (D-IN-02) posted a News Article — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Veterans Clinic to Open in Peru

Joe Donnelly's House Member Office (D-IN-02) posted a News Article — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Ethics Watchdog to File FEC Complaint Against Rep. Rangel Over Rental Units

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:45:00 CDT

CongressDaily July 11, 2008 “House Ways and Means Chairman Charles Rangel may have violated federal campaign finance laws by using a rent-controlled apartment as a campaign office, the head of Citizens for Responsibility and

Answers Demanded in Suspect's Slaying

Brian Bilbray's House Member Office (D-CA-50) posted a News Article — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

The Washington Times -- The chairman of the Immigration Reform Caucus on Thursday asked President Bush and Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey to "provide a full accounting" of what led to the release from jail last month of a Mexican national suspected of running over and killing a U.S. Border Patrol agent.

Answers Demanded in Suspect's Slaying By Jerry Seper of The Washington Times

Brian Bilbray's House Member Office (D-CA-50) posted a News Article — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

The chairman of the Immigration Reform Caucus on Thursday asked President Bush and Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey to "provide a full accounting" of what led to the release from jail last month of a Mexican national suspected of running over and killing a U.S. Border Patrol agent.

Capps Weighs In On Federal Fire Response

Lois Capps's House Member Office (D-CA-23) posted a News Article — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Women of Africa impress Capps

Lois Capps's House Member Office (D-CA-23) posted a News Article — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

3 Michigan Dems pushing for more heating money

Sander Levin's House Member Office (D-MI-12) posted a News Article — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Do-Nothing Democrats Do Nothing on Energy

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:58:00 CDT

The Associated Press, By Andrew Taylor July 9, 2008 “Then there is the question of additional offshore oil exploration, which sparked the battle and is a huge issue with voters, who are rallying behind the idea in public opi

Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) op-ed: "Energy Independence - A Question of Will"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:23:00 CDT

Townhall July 9, 2008 “As part of the continued Republican-led efforts to increase American energy supply – efforts supported by over 70 percent of Americans – I offered a discharge petition to force a vote on De

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The House Education and Labor Committee (D) posted a News Article — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:00:44 CDT

Doing what's best

The House Education and Labor Committee (D) posted a News Article — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:00:44 CDT

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Wall Street Journal editorial: "Mr. Frank's Wild River"

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:10:00 CDT

The Wall Street Journal, Editorial July 9, 2008 “When everything from drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf to exploration in the Rockies to the development of Alaska and the importation of LNG to New England are all ruled

The Real Democrat Energy Strategy: “Drive Small Cars and Wait for the Wind”

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:25:00 CDT

The Hill, By Jared Allen and Mike Soraghan July 8, 2008 “Exactly when Democrats will change their present course and bring an energy bill to the floor remains uncertain. ‘Right now, our strategy on gas prices is &lsquo

Liberal Democrat on Republican Energy Solutions: ‘We Better Get Started’

Adam Putnam's House Leadership Office (R) posted a News Article — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:21:00 CDT

July 7, 2008 In a exchange aired tonight on Fox News’ “Special Report”, Hawaii Democratic Rep. Neil Abercrombie embraced House Republicans’ “all of the above” energy solutions, saying “we better get