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Bring sunshine to House proceedings
Nov 20, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland today endorsed a transparency initiative, calling on Speaker Nancy Pelosi to reform the House procedures to prevent future secret negotiations such have occurred with the closed-door health care talks.
The House GOP congressional transparency initiative includes “re...
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Democrats cover for ethically challenged Rangel
Oct 7, 2009
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Today, U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted for a resolution to remove House Ways and Means Chairman Charlie Rangel from his powerful post until the ethics committee completes its drawn-out investigation of his personal finances. House Democrats banded together to protect Rangel, voting 246-153 to swee...
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House should implement 72-hour waiting period to read bills
Oct 1, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland has signed on to a congressional petition that would require the House to vote on implementing a 72-hour waiting period before nonemergency legislation is brought to the floor.
“We’ve seen legislation of immense consequence for the nation completed in the wee hours of ...
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Vote to defund ACORN a rare victory for House conservatives
Sep 17, 2009
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As a congressional leader in the fight to sever federal ties to ACORN, U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland joined an overwhelming House majority in voting for a bill to cut all federal funds given to the group.
“Today’s vote marks a rare victory for American taxpayers in this Democratic House, but ACORN...
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Reprimand of Wilson wastes House's time
Sep 16, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland today voted against a partisan House resolution to condemn Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) for his actions at last week’s joint session of Congress. The resolution passed the House.
“The taxpayers pick up the tab for each day that we’re in session in the House and it’s a disg...
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Westmoreland condemns cover-up on Pelosi charges
May 21, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland today condemned House Democrats’ attempt to sweep Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s allegations against the CIA under the rug.
“Speaker Pelosi has made serious charges against the CIA, saying point blank that the agency misled her and other members of Congress,” Westmoreland said...
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Workers deserve right to secret ballot in workplace
Feb 25, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland, a co-sponsor of the Secret Ballot Protection Act, hailed the bill’s introduction today and called for the House to give it swift consideration.
“The Secret Ballot Protection Act promotes workers’ rights, takes direct aim at the strong-arm tactics of union bosses a...
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Let House vote on Rangel’s chairmanship
Dec 2, 2008
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U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland today called for the next Congress to have a floor vote on the Ways and Means Committee chairmanship if the Democratic caucus refuses to demote ethically tarnished Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.).
“The Democratic leadership has looked the other way for far too long as c...
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'Stimulus' package explodes deficit
Jan 29, 2008
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U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland joined all of the House’s Georgia Republicans to oppose the $150 billion economic “stimulus” package. The measure passed 385-35, with one “present,” and now goes to the Senate, where senators have vowed to tack on even more spending.
“This legislation promises tax rebat...
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Westmoreland won't pursue earmark spending
Jan 24, 2008
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U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland announced today that he will not pursue or accept earmarks in this year’s budget process as part of his fight to overhaul what he considers Congress’ wasteful pork-barrel spending.
“I believe that Georgians have lost faith that members of Congress are spending their m...
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