Press Releases

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I was disappointed to learn of President Obama’s decision to support the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act. Read more »

To date, I am pleased to announce that 77 cosponsors, including 15 Democrats, have signed on to the EPA Regulatory Relief Act. Read more »

I support the general goal of cut, cap, and balance, and I appreciate House leadership bringing this concept to the floor for a vote. However, to keep my commitments made to my constituents, I cannot support raising the debt ceiling without significant cuts and a substantial change to the way Washington spends taxpayer dollars. Read more »

Applications are now available for 9th District residents who are interested in applying for a congressional nomination to one of our nation’s military academies. Read more »

Cutting just $2 billion from discretionary spending next year does not justify raising the debt ceiling. Read more »

Tonight I cast a tough vote. I agree that Congress should not have included language banning traditional light bulbs in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007... Read more »

Today’s release of the final Cross-State Air Pollution Rule is yet another attack on American jobs by the EPA. Read more »

The EPA is back at it again. More overreaching regulations, more jobs lost. Read more »

I am pleased that the SBA will be on hand to offer assistance to those impacted by the April tornados. These low-interest loans will aid in the recovery process and help homeowners, renters, and business owners as they move forward. Read more »