Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Steve Scalise [R, LA-1]

Conservatives rally behind anti-carbon tax resolution

2013-06-12T01:00:00Z

...are rallying behind a resolution that expresses opposition to taxing carbon emissions. Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) introduced the resolution last month, which now has 133 cosponsors — all Republican. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) introduced a similar resol

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Lawmakers press EPA for answers on alleged 'bias' against conservative groups

2013-06-07T01:00:00Z

...and water," a group of nearly three dozen House Republicans wrote in a letter to EPA Acting Administrator Bob Perciasepe. Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., chairman of the Republican Study Committee, said in a separate statement that the findings are "not a co

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House GOP adds pressure on EPA over FOIA fees

2013-06-06T01:00:00Z

...accusations that it discriminated against conservative groups in the fees it charges for retrieving public records. Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.), chairman of the conservative Republican Study Committee, and 34 other House Republicans sent a letter to acti

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House passes amendment to block FEMA's huge increases to flood insurance rates

2013-06-06T01:00:00Z

...because the way it's being implemented is unworkable and even FEMA's admitting this isn't ready for prime-time," said Rep. Steve Scalise. FEMA's revamped flood maps would increase insurance premiums by tens of thousands of dollars for some, including re

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Immigration Revamp Hits Fresh Snag

2013-06-06T01:00:00Z

...security front and center, and then you work on the other issues, whether it's guest workers or student visas," said Rep. Steve Scalise (R., La.), chairman of the Republican Study Committee, the group of conservatives that hosted the Wednesday meeting.T

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Republicans: Border security 'litmus test' for immigration bill

2013-06-05T01:00:00Z

...when we passed the last immigration reform bill,” Paul said. “I want to see border security front and center,” said Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.), chairman of the Republican Study Committee. “And then you work on other areas.” Attendees at the Re

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Administer sequestration without closing for business (6/4/13)

2013-06-04T01:00:00Z

...however, reveled in the closures. "The more days the IRS is closed, the better our economy will probably do," said Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La. "I think China will be unhappy if the EPA closes down on Friday. That's fewer jobs that they'll be getting from

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Congressmen Urge AG Holder to Grant Asylum to Homeschooling German Family

2013-05-30T01:00:00Z

...when it might occur. Joining Congressman Stutzman on his letter to Holder are: Michele Bachmann (R-MN), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Steve Daines (R-MT), Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Vicky Hartzler (R-MO), Tim Huelskamp (R-KS), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Randy Hultgren (R-I

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27 Members of Congress Petition Eric Holder to Grant Asylum to Homeschooling German Family

2013-05-29T01:00:00Z

...American ideal.” Congressman Stutzman’s letter was also signed by: Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.), Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.), Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.), Tim Huelskamp (R-Kan.), Bill Huizenga (R-Mich.), Randy Hultg

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Furlough Friday: 4 agencies close

2013-05-24T01:00:00Z

...Protection Agency — take a timeout. “The more days the IRS is closed, the better our economy will probably do,” Rep. Steve Scalise said. Of EPA, the Louisiana lawmaker who heads the conservative Republican Study Committee added, “I think China w

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Sequester furloughs force near-shutdown of four agencies

2013-05-24T01:00:00Z

...greeted the furloughs with open arms. "The more days the IRS is closed, the better our economy will probably do," Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., told Politico. Of furloughs at the Environmental Protection Agency, he added, "I think China will be unhappy if

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Sequester Makes Memorial Day Weekend Longer for Federal Employees

2013-05-24T01:00:00Z

...the IRS will be closed Friday. "The more days the IRS is closed, the better our economy will probably do," said Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise. Congress has stopped some employee furloughs, including those at the Federal Aviation Administration that were

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Conservatives propose compromise of balanced budget, higher debt limit

2013-05-23T01:00:00Z

...showdown that ran to the brink and led to the downgrading of U.S. debt by one of the major credit rating agencies. Rep. Steve Scalise, chairman of the HouseRepublican Study Committee, said Mr. Boehner’s long-standing promise to match any debt increase

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Conversations With Conservatives After Explosive IRS Hearings

2013-05-23T01:00:00Z

...forms, so how can they be trusted with Obamacare. That's why we fought so hard to repeal Obamacare last week," remarked Rep. Steve Scalise (LA). Labrador placed responsibility at the feet of the media by explaining they "need to start by saying 'if this

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House GOP lays groundwork for fall budget face-off

2013-05-17T01:00:00Z

...delay implementation of the president's health-care law, which the House is expected to vote to repeal on Thursday. Rep. Steve Scalise (R., La.), chairman of the Republican Study Committee, an influential group of 171 conservative House lawmakers, said

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EPA inspector general to look into FOIA scandal

2013-05-17T01:00:00Z

...of what has just been exposed at the IRS … it seems at the EPA, the same thing is happening,” said Louisiana Republican Rep. Steve Scalise. “We know the Obama EPA has completely mismanaged FOIA, but granting fee waivers for their friends in the fa

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House GOP Lays Groundwork For Fall Budget Face-Off

2013-05-16T01:00:00Z

Since 2011, House Republicans Have Wasted 15 Percent Of Their Time Trying To Repeal Obamacare

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...a full Obamacare repeal vote this session. “It’s something that we wanted to move up on the list of priorities,” Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) told the New York Times. “And I’m glad they listened to us.” By clicking and submitting a comment I ac

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Top aide for Rep. Scalise lands at offshore oil and gas industry group

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...Bel, a top aide to Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.), has left Capitol Hill to become the senior director of government and political affairs at the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA). Bel is joining NOIA after several years as legislative director f

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House Republicans Air Budget Ideas

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...is to delay implementation of the president's health-care law, which the House is expected to vote to repeal on Thursday.Rep. Steve Scalise (R., La.), chairman of the Republican Study Committee, an influential group of 171 conservative House lawmakers,

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