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The disastrous rollout of ObamaCare has shown that those who were quick to sing its praises were not prepared to actually implement it. It quickly became apparent after the online exchanges opened that healthcare.gov was unworkable. Folks…
When the President picks and chooses which laws to enforce, it undermines the foundations of our democracy. Yesterday, in the House Judiciary Committee, we held a hearing to examine the President's constitutional responsibility to…
President Rouhani of Iran is doing exactly what he was put in power to do: get the Obama administration to weaken international economic sanctions. Our sanctions, Madam Speaker, are working. Unfortunately, Secretary Kerry and this…
President Obama promised the American people that if you liked your health care plan, you could keep your health care plan. Period. No exceptions. Now, as the ObamaCare exchanges have opened and enrollment has begun, there are hundreds of…
It is with pleasure that I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Coble), the leader of the North Carolina delegation and the chairman of the Subcommittee on Courts.
I urge my colleagues to support this measure and vote ``yes.'' I yield back the balance of my time.
This is a bipartisan measure that extends long-existing previous policy, and it is certainly critically needed and should be done as soon as possible so as not to run up against the deadline at the end of the year.
I want to thank very much Chairman Coble for his words. I also want to thank him for his friendship and his mentorship and the leadership that he has shown in this body on the Judiciary Committee, and particularly on the subcommittee for…
I asks unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials on H. Res. 196, currently under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there…
The Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution states that ``in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right . . . to have the assistance of counsel for his defence.'' H. Res. 196 supports the Sixth Amendment, the…
Just a week after the debt ceiling was suspended, the Federal Government added $375 billion in new debt. Without a limit on spending until mid-February, the Federal Government continues to borrow more than it takes in and spend at an…
In just a few short months, we will again find ourselves debating how to not shut down the Federal Government. Our Nation's fiscal woes are not temporary. In fact, they have plagued us for many years, and we have got to stop trying to…
Online enrollment for ObamaCare has been open for just 10 days, and healthcare.gov has already proved to be an unmitigated disaster. Madam Speaker, the launch of ObamaCare's Web site was originally slated to cost the American taxpayers $93…
A nuclear-armed Iran is simply unacceptable and would pose a grave national security threat to our Nation and our allies. Sanctions against the Iranian regime are having an effect on their nation's economy and remain a key tool for U.S…
I come to the floor today to pay tribute to my friend Marvin Coghill, a great North Carolinian who passed away on August 18. Marvin was an international leader in the tobacco industry, but much more than this, he loved the Old North State…
My office continues to be flooded with calls from North Carolinians who are frustrated with the government shutdown. The House and Senate clearly disagree on how to proceed, but one thing we can all agree on is supporting our men and women…
Just hours after the President and Senate Democrats refused to compromise, causing our government to shut down, ObamaCare exchanges opened for business. Folks across the aisle said yesterday was a day to celebrate, but it is clear that is…
We are just a day away from the opening of ObamaCare's exchanges, and it seems like every day there is more bad news that comes out about the health care law. What the American people will be seeing once ObamaCare begins is a far cry from…
In just 6 days, ObamaCare's insurance exchanges are scheduled to open. But what consumers will find in terms of health plans and cost will be a far cry from what they were promised by this administration. The American people are tired of…
The President has repeatedly boasted that last month the unemployment rate dropped to 7.3 percent, the lowest it has been in nearly 5 years. Mr. Speaker, although the rate has fallen, for many it is not because they've found jobs but…
Before I returned to Washington last week, I was skeptical of the President's proposal for military action in Syria. After classified briefings and hearing directly from Secretaries Kerry and Hagel, I am more skeptical than ever. This…
In North Carolina, small businesses are a primary driver of the economy. These businesses, like many across the country, are harmed by excessive regulation. Over the past 4 years, our Nation's cumulative regulatory cost burden has…
At a time when just under 60 percent of working-age Americans are employed, wherever there is potential for job growth we should seize the opportunity, and, clearly, small businesses provide opportunity. Although our economy has fluctuated…
Last week, our Nation celebrated 237 years of independence. It is the dedication and sacrifice of the members of our armed services that allows us to celebrate this each year. Yet it is troubling that our servicemembers are struggling to…
The importance of maintaining strong economic and security ties with our allies in the Pacific has never been more vital.
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