Rep. Jeb Hensarling

Republican  •  5th District, Texas  •  5th Term  •  Sworn In 2003
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06/02/12
GOP pushes keeping tax cuts

"If you threaten the single largest tax increase in America's history, much of which will fall upon small business people and entrepreneurs, you're not going to get robust economic growth," said Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas. Republicans touted ...

Source: Times Herald-Record
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06/02/12
GOP pushes keeping tax cuts

...of which will fall upon small business people and entrepreneurs, you're not going to get robust economic growth," said Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas. Republicans touted their own plans to hold down taxes as a way to provide certainty and encourage new in

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06/01/12
Soledad O'Brien Defends Obama's Jobs Record: 'Jobs Have Been Moving Overseas for Decades'

On CNN's Starting Point Friday, known Obama lover Soledad O'Brien defended the President's jobs record by telling Congressman Jeb Hensarling (R-Tx.), "This is not in the last three years suddenly jobs started picking up from S&P 500 companies ...

Source: News Busters
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06/01/12
Jobs report has Obama playing defense

“If you threaten the single largest tax increase in America’s history, much of which will fall upon small-business people and entrepreneurs, you’re not going to get robust economic growth,” said Rep. Jeb Hensarling, a Texas Republica

Source: Marketwatch
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06/01/12
Jobs report has Obama playing defense

“If you threaten the single largest tax increase in America’s history, much of which will fall upon small-business people and entrepreneurs, you’re not going to get robust economic growth,” said Rep. Jeb Hensarling, a Texas Republica

Source: Marketwatch
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06/01/12
Republicans launch attack on tax front

"If you threaten the single largest tax increase in America's history, much of which will fall upon small business people and entrepreneurs, you're not going to get robust economic growth," said Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas). Republicans touted their own .

Source: myfoxny.com
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06/01/12
Republicans Launch Attack on Tax Front

“If you threaten the single largest tax increase in America’s history, much of which will fall upon small-business people and entrepreneurs, you’re not going to get robust economic growth,” said Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R., Texas ...

Source: Wall Street Journal
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06/01/12
Boehner, GOP Hit Obama on 'Disappointing' Jobs Report

Texas Republican Rep. Jeb Hensarling, co-chair of the failed super committee, called the new report “disappointing,” blaming the president’s “failed” economic policies. “You can’t borrow and bailout our way to economic prosperity ...

Source: YAHOO!
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06/01/12
After Government Sheds 13,000 More Jobs, GOP Rep. Claims Public Sector Job Growth Is Killing Recovery

For instance, Texas Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R) told CNN’s Jeffrey Toobin today that the Obama administration has caused a “huge, huge buildup” in the federal workforce that has slowed down private sector job growth: TOOBIN: One of the ...

Source: Think Progress
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06/01/12
House Republicans Blast Obama on Jobs

was especially blunt. “These jobs numbers are pathetic,’’ he said. Said Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R.,Texas), the No. 3 House GOP leader, “The only news today is that three-and-a-half-years later, the president’s policies are still failing.’’

Source: Wall Street Journal
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06/01/12
Republicans blame Obama for job numbers

It's time for President Obama and Senate Democrats to stop playing games and start listening too." Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Texas, chairman of the House Republican Conference, said while he doesn't blame the president for creating the problem ...

Source: CNN
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06/01/12
Romney, Republicans Slam Obama For Dismal May Jobs Report

Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Texas, chairman of the House Republican Conference, told CNN he doesn't blame the president for creating the country's economic problems, but held him accountable for making it "worse." "What we need is to promote economic ...

Source: International Business Times
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06/01/12
CD8 spending tops $3M as race enters final days

...in donations from 20 Republican legislators, including Candice Miller, R-Mich., $4,000; Doc Hastings, R-Wash., $2,000; Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, $2,000; Duncan D. Hunter, R-Calif., $2,000; Michael McCaul, R-Texas, $500; and Cody Gardner, R-Colo., $2,000.

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06/01/12
Republicans blame Obama for job numbers

...Republicans are listening. It's time for President Obama and Senate Democrats to stop playing games and start listening too." Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Texas, chairman of the House Republican Conference, said while he doesn't blame the president for creati

Source: CNN
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06/01/12
Jobs report has Obama playing defense

...much of which will fall upon small-business people and entrepreneurs, you’re not going to get robust economic growth,” said Rep. Jeb Hensarling, a Texas Republican. Read more on Washington Wire blog. Obama will spend the rest of the day attending ca

Source: MarketWatch
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06/01/12
Republicans Launch Attack on Tax Front

...much of which will fall upon small-business people and entrepreneurs, you’re not going to get robust economic growth,â said Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R., Texas). Republicans touted their own plans to hold down taxes as a way to provide certainty and encou

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06/01/12
House GOP Leaders Slam ‘Failed’ Economic Recovery as ‘New Normal’

...know for sure is that our economy cannot and will not be fixed from the campaign trail,” he added. Fourth-ranking Republican Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas), chairman of the House Republican Conference, rounded out the assault, issuing a statement notin

Source: CNSNews.com
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05/30/12
The day after

Linda Mrosko of Mabank will face Tom Berry for the Democratic spot on the ballot against 5th District Congressman Jeb Hensarling. Mrosko fared well in both Henderson and Kaufman County, gaining 39 percent of the vote, overall. Berry finished third in ...

Source: Athens Daily Review
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05/30/12
What we learned from the Texas primary

Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, calls for President Obama and George Soros to pay the same tax rate as working Americans. (Facebook of John Carter) Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, shakes the hand of U.S. serviceman. (Facebook of John Carter) Rep. Francis

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05/30/12
Eddie Bernice Johnson among Dallas-area incumbents breezing to nominations

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson easily beat back what was thought to be her toughest re-election threat in years in a primary Tuesday in which every congressional incumbent from North Texas won decisively.Johnson, D-Dallas, received more tha

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05/26/12
Weekly Hensarling Update

Released by the office of U.S. Congressman Jeb Hensarling Freedom is not free – it comes at incredible cost. Since our founding, millions of brave Americans have gone into harm’s way so that we could enjoy the blessings of peace and prosperity.

Source: KMOO
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05/26/12
Bill Maher: Obama Didn't Support Simpson-Bowles Because Republicans Didn't

...and one Independent voting Aye. Opposed: Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mt.), Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.), Rep. Dave Camp (R-Mi.), Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Tx.), Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.), Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), and Andy Stern (former President SEIU). That's

Source: Newsbusters
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05/25/12
SEC’s Schapiro Said to Be Open to Compromise on Money-Fund Rule

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Spencer Bachus and Representative Jeb Hensarling, a Texas Republican, wrote a letter to Schapiro questioning why she is devoting time to the proposal when the SEC has missed multiple deadlines in the ...

Source: Bloomberg
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05/25/12
Who Elected JR?: A Guide to the 2012 Congressional Races in Texas

Texas's 5th Congressional District: Jeb Hensarling (R): Northeast Dallas ... Addison Mayor and restauranteur Joe Chow (who would be Texas's first Asian-American Congressman) is working to portray himself as a new voice, and has been attacking ...

Source: DAILY KOS
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05/22/12
Congress Talk Pretty One Day

...The following transcript is even better than most Abbott and Costello routines. Judging by the congressman's record, Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) probably should've quoted "The Amendment Song" from "The Simpsons" instead. "Fetal," "abortion," "life of

Source: Mother Jones
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05/21/12
Frank likens GOP 'extremists' to pro-slavery Dems

In March, Frank received a day-long ban from speaking on the House floor for violating House rules by making a personal attack on the character of another member of Congress, Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas.

Source: Daily Oklahoman
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05/19/12
TexMessage: Texas Congressmen underline support for National Defense Authorization Act

The House of Representatives passed H.R. 4310, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2013, yesterday, and both Congressman Jeb Hensarling and Congressman Kevin Brady issued statements in support of the bill. The legislation outlines

Source: Houston Chronicle
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05/18/12
GOP looks to encourage prayer at school board meetings

Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) and 33 other House Republicans ... Among others, the resolution is co-sponsored by House Republican Conference Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas).

Source: Thehill.com
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05/18/12
Minnesota GOP gets ready for a Ron Paul wrangle

Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas), Peter Roskam (R-Ill ... commissioner-ogling male counterparts in getting the deed done: “DFL Rep. Phyllis Kahn, the only still-serving female legislator from the breakthrough 1972 group of six, kept a tally of how this ...

Source: Minnpost.com
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05/18/12
NY-24 Roundup: Buerkle gets fundraising help from GOP leaders; Maffei will open campaign office Saturday

Former Rep. Dan Maffei will open his headquarters for the 2012 ... Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), and Reps. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas), Peter Roskam (R-Ill.), Pete Sessions (R-Texas) and Greg Walden (R-Ore.). PAC hosts are asked to give or raise ..

Source: Citizen Online
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