An America that works at home: Easing the squeeze

Pressures from a struggling economy and over-regulated federal government are growing increasingly tight for millions of Americans. This week, House Republicans visited their local communities and discussed how to ease the squeeze on the middle class. Representatives visited alternative energy sources, discussed how to improve environmental regulations, and met with small business owners across the nation to hear their concerns and ideas. Below are some photos of the people they met and the places they visited.

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA) and Woodland community members talked about how EPA regulations are impacting local small businesses. Bills like H.R. 1582, passed by House Republicans, require the EPA to take into consideration the impact and cost of regulations that adversely affect the economy.

Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA) toured Invenergy Wind Farm in Vantage, WA. America is abundant with natural resources, and House Republicans are actively pursuing alternative solutions, like wind energy. These opportunities will directly impact Americans, providing lower energy costs and creating jobs across energy sectors.

In Mart, Texas, Rep. Bill Flores (R-TX), congratulates the Read family of Read’s Food Store on their Texas Treasure Business Award from the Texas State Historical Commission. Small businesses, like Read’s Food Store, are at the foundation of great American communities. House Republicans are dedicated to recruiting new industries and helping existing businesses expand.

Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL) met with the Mobile Chamber of Commerce Oil and Gas Task force to discuss the future of energy in Alabama. Increasing Energy Costs are squeezing the middle class in a stagnant economy. House Republicans understand that improving and expanding energy opportunities in America is essential to easing middle class costs.

Many businesses and homeowners in Eastern Ohio are feeling the squeeze from the new FEMA flood plain maps, and are watching their insurance premiums rise. Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH) met with community leaders to discuss solutions and improvements to FEMA that will ease the squeeze on their communities and businesses.

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An America that works at home: Jobs and economic growth

Over the past week, House Republicans have been busy meeting with folks back in their districts. With a stagnant economy and a crippling health care law, jobs and economic growth continue to be the top concerns for Americans across the country. Below are some examples of what House Republicans are doing back home to build an American that works:

House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Rep. Gregg Harper (R-MS) visited the Puckett Machinery, a manufacturing hub in Meridian, Mississippi. Too many business owners are struggling because of the burdensome regulations and excessive red tape coming out of Washington, DC. House Republicans are working every day to change that.

Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) visited the Woods Equipment Company in Oregon, Illinois, which employs more than 300 employees. “With the right business climate, success stories like Woods can be repeated all across the Sixteenth District and Illinois,” said Kinzinger.

Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA) toured the Propex Global facility in Ringgold, Georgia. House Republicans believe expanding markets for American-made goods will help lower prices for consumers; create better, higher-paying jobs for workers; and attract new investments in the United States. Learn more here.

Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL) visited the Hyundai and Kia supplier DAS North America in Montgomery, Alabama. The company recently opened a 360,000 square-foot facility that is expected to employ at least 440 people.

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5 reasons Sec. Sebelius actually resigned (VIDEOS!)

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius was given an impossible task: making Obamacare work (FYI:  no one can make it work). Despite what she just said in the Rose Garden, here are the actual reasons she’s resigning – countless Americans harmed by this unworkable law:

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Weekly Republican Address 4/12/14: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA)

House Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers delivered the Weekly Republican Address on Saturday, April 12. Chair McMorris Rodgers discusses how Republicans’ long-term plan for jobs and economic growth will help build an America that works.

“For women across America, it’s not just about equal pay. It’s about achieving a better life,” Chair McMorris Rodgers said. “Republicans are acting on solutions to make that happen — solutions that will empower women and eliminate barriers they face to better jobs, better paychecks, and better lives.”

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Maryland grocery store to stop hiring due to Obamacare

Snider’s Superfoods in Maryland is being forced to limit the amount of full-time workers it employs due to harsh provisions in Obamacare.

Unfortunately, workers at Snider’s are not the only ones seeing jobs lost and hours cut because of the President’s health care law. Click here to see a list of employers being harmed by Obamacare.

Have you lost your job or had hours cut because of Obamacare?  Share your story at GOP.gov/YourStory to tell how you have been hurt by this law.

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An America that works at home: Health Care

A strong America is a healthy America. This week, House Republicans met with Americans across the country who are being harmed the most Obamacare. We remain dedicated to health care reforms that lowers costs, provides greater access, and ensures high-quality care.

Rep. Larry Buschon (IN-08) sits with one of cancer’s youngest victims while on his Hoosier Healthcare tour. Riley Hospital for Children offers individualized classes for their patients, ensuring the best recovery for each child. Under Obamacare, the choices and opportunities that children and parents have in medicine are limited, and are often decided for them. House Republicans continue to combat this detrimental health care law, to put decision-making back into the hands of those who know best: doctors, patients, and parents.

Patty and Rob Slagle’s pharmacy has been in their family since 1904. This week, House Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) visited Republic Drug Store for a first-hand view of how community pharmacies are essential to accessible health care and creating quality jobs.

Rep. Ron DeSantis (FL-06) discusses Obamacare with seniors at the Westminster Woods Living Facility. Health care costs are increasingly the greatest concern for elderly Americans. House Republicans are dedicated to protecting existing insurance plans, doctor access, and lower health care costs.

Rep. Patrick McHenry (NC-10) toured the 21st Century Oncology center with Dr. Scott Roberts, where he got a firsthand glance at the newest treatments available for cancer patients. Innovation is essential to cure and treat diseases. Unfortunately, Obamacare limits innovation by restricting doctor decisions and patient opportunities.

American Veterans have bravely served our country. House Republicans are dedicated to maintaining the health care veterans deserve and earned. Rep. Keith Rothfus (PA-12) was able to meet with veterans and discuss their health care concerns under Obamacare.

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Surprise!

The latest discovery of the President’s failed health care law is that millions of Americans who are without health insurance will have to wait until 2015 to get covered.

According to this Fox News report, only about one in four Americans who qualified for subsidies actually signed up for health insurance. Add those who could no longer afford coverage and those who were unable to sign up through healthcare.gov, and tens of millions of Americans will lack health insurance for more than seven months.

To borrow from former Senator Max Baucus, the train wreck continues.

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