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Bill Flores: US ‘best prepared’ globally to take on coronavirus
When hardworking families in Central Texas observe the American media today, they are barraged with messages of partisan, political fighting that make one question whether our nation’s leaders are truly leading. This has worsened over the past few weeks as some have used the coronavirus outbreak for political purposes. This is unfortunate as it creates fear instead of confidence in our government and our health-care systems. I write to set the record straight on this issue.
Bill Flores: Impeachment charade started with Trump’s victory
For the third time in our country’s history, the House of Representatives has voted on articles of impeachment of a sitting president. This process has been partisan and politically motivated from the start. Wednesday afternoon I delivered the following remarks on the House floor regarding the pending articles of impeachment related to President Donald J.
Bill Flores: We don’t need any drop-in congressional candidates
Following my Sept. 4 announcement that I would not be running for another term in Congress, the Waco Tribune-Herald published an editorial setting forth their opinions why the next congressional representative for the 17th District of Texas should come from Waco. That op-ed omitted the significant resources that my office has invested in the representation of McLennan County and it omitted the significant positive impact that our representation has had on McLennan County and the surrounding areas.
Bill Flores, guest columnist: President's emergency declaration needed to address imploding border crisis
During the past several days, Americans have been bombarded with conflicting stories and opinions regarding President Trump’s decision to use an emergency order to strengthen security at our southern border. It seems that persons who do not support the president are claiming that he does not have the power to issue the emergency order, that border barriers are not effective and/or that we do not have a problem at our southern border.
Bill Flores, guest columnist: New tax bill paves way for era of prosperity in 2018 and beyond
There has been an incredible amount of false rhetoric regarding tax reform recently. As a Texas Certified Public Accountant (CPA), former energy CEO and a former chief financial officer for three multi-national businesses, I have a comprehensive and deep “real world” understanding on the impact of tax policy on American wage growth, economic activity and international competitiveness.
Bill Flores, guest columnist: House pushing for simpler, fairer tax code worthy of 21st-century America
Our current tax code is more than 30 years old; it is complicated and full of loopholes for special interests. It is estimated that in 2016 Americans spent 8.9 billion hours preparing and filing their taxes. We can do better.
Bill Flores, guest columnist: House health-care package offers relief from failed Obamacare
The Affordable Care Act — Obamacare — was based on a one-size-fits-all approach that put bureaucrats in Washington in charge of your health care. This month I, along with a majority of my House colleagues, took a vitally important first step in repealing and replacing this disastrous law.
ICYMI: E&C Republicans Highlight Path Forward on Health Care Reform
This past week, the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a series of hearings relating to Obamacare. From examining Medicaid expansion and commonsense reforms to Medicaid to insurance reforms to bring relief to patients, the committee laid the groundwork for moving beyond Obamacare. Here’s a recap of what you might have missed. By Chairmen Greg Walden (R-OR) and Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) It’s an exciting time for our country.
Bucshon, Blackburn, Flores, and Walden on Delivering Relief to Patients
As the House Energy and Commerce Committee continues its series of hearings on Obamacare, the focus today turns to efforts to put patients first and help stabilize health insurance markets. The authors of the four bills to be considered at today’s #SubHealth legislative hearing detailed how the policies can translate to meaningful reforms. “Today’s hearing is an important step in both the repeal of Obamacare and how we move toward a patient-first health care system.
Upton, Mullin, and Flores on Modernizing Medicaid
As the House Energy and Commerce Committee continues its series of hearings on Obamacare, the focus turns to commonsense reforms that can be made to strengthen Medicaid and prioritize the most vulnerable. The authors of the three bills to be considered at today’s #SubHealth legislative hearing took a deeper dive into how the policies can translate to meaningful reforms.
GOP opts for short-term spending bill
House Republicans on Thursday settled on a plan to fund the government through March and avoid a final budget deal with President Obama. Lawmakers decided during a closed-door meeting to back a path toward a short-term spending bill, instead of a broad, year-end package. "There's a lot of strong support in there," Rep Tim Murphy (R-Pa.) said while exiting the meeting.
House freshman wins RSC chair
Freshman Rep. Mark Walker (R-N.C.) on Thursday was elected as the next chairman of the conservative Republican Study Committee. Walker prevailed over Rep. Andy Harris (Md.), a Freedom Caucus member who had been endorsed by the RSC's founders. "Looking at the election results, it is clear the American people want to reclaim constitutional principles and reinvigorate our economy. It is unacceptable for us not to deliver on the faith the voters have invested in us," Walker said in a statement.
GOP pushing budget limits on ObamaCare
Republicans are pushing the limits of Congress’s complex budget process to finish up an ObamaCare repeal bill in time for Donald Trump Donald TrumpConway: Trump chief of staff announcement 'imminent' Women's march in DC planned for day after Trump inauguration Five things to watch for with Trump's Pentagon MORE’s inauguration.
Conservatives pressure leaders to punt spending deals to next year
GOP groups are seizing on Donald Trump Donald TrumpFive unanswered questions after Trump's upset victory How Trump could start dismantling ObamaCare on day one Trump win spurs Obama regs MORE’s victory in an attempt to avert the long-dreaded spending deal with President Obama in the upcoming lame-duck session of Congress. Members of the Republican Study Committee are renewing their calls for leadership to hold off on negotiating this year’s spending bill process until after Obama leaves office.
Georgia rep running for leadership spot
Republican Study Committee Chairman Bill Flores Bill FloresConservative rep plans to run for GOP leadership post Chatter grows that Ryan could step down What the 'Bernie Sanders wing of the GOP' can teach Congress MORE (R-Texas) has some competition in his race for a House GOP leadership spot. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) told The Hill on Thursday he’s running against Flores for vice chairman of the House Republican Conference.
GOP may bring back budget bill to strike blow at ObamaCare
Some Republicans in Congress are eyeing a second chance at this year’s budget process as a way to deal an immediate blow to ObamaCare in the wake of Donald Trump Donald TrumpTrump talks with Canadian PM Preliminary list shows potential Trump Cabinet picks Report: Pence to meet with Biden, Ryan MORE’s election. House leaders could revive this year’s budget resolution – which was never brought up for a vote – during the lame-duck session that starts next week, according to lawmakers.
Conservative rep plans to run for GOP leadership post
Rep. Bill Flores Bill FloresConservative rep plans to run for GOP leadership post Chatter grows that Ryan could step down What the 'Bernie Sanders wing of the GOP' can teach Congress MORE (R-Texas), the chairman of the conservative Republican Study Committee, plans to run for an open slot in House GOP leadership.
What the 'Bernie Sanders wing of the GOP' can teach Congress
The Hill staff writer Ben Kamisar rightly noted that Las Vegas served as an appropriate venue for the final presidential debate as both Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton Hillary Rodham ClintonTrump to lay out first 100 days in Gettysburg speech GOP senator: Dems making ‘concerted effort to produce fraudulent votes’ Trump touts Navy expansion proposal in Pa. MORE and Republican nomine Donald Trump Donald TrumpTrump to lay out first 100 days in Gettysburg speech GOP senator: Dems making...
Republican Study Committee elders back Harris for chairman
An influential group of Republican Study Committee (RSC) founders on Thursday endorsed a member of the Freedom Caucus to be the next chairman of the largest caucus on Capitol Hill. After interviewing the candidates, the seven RSC founders threw their support behind three-term Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) over freshman Rep. Mark Walker (R-N.C.). The founders of the 178-member RSC said it was Harris’s experience in Congress that made the difference.
Overnight Finance: Senators struggle with spending bill | Obama lifting Myanmar sanctions | Dems turn up heat on Wells Fargo | Panel votes to exempt Olympic medals from taxes | TheHill
House conservatives want first crack at funding bill: The conservative Republican Study Committee (RSC) will urge Speaker Paul Ryan Paul RyanSnags emerge on budget bill Overnight Finance: Senators struggle with spending bill | Obama lifting Myanmar sanctions | Dems turn up heat on Wells Fargo | Panel votes to exempt Olympic medals from taxes Overnight Tech: FCC's Wheeler faces grilling over set-top boxes | Cruz blasts officials over internet transition | Uber self-driving cars hit the road...
Conservative committee wants House to vote first on funding bill
The conservative Republican Study Committee will urge Speaker Paul Ryan Paul RyanConservative committee wants House to vote first on funding bill The Clintons created Putin, Trump will make him an asset Trump seeks to capitalize on Clinton's troubles MORE and his GOP leadership team to move a short-term government funding bill through the House before the Senate takes action on its own bill, RSC Chairman Bill Flores Bill FloresConservative committee wants House to vote first on funding bill...
GOP averts vote on impeaching IRS commissioner
According to the report, the deal stipulates that Koskinen will have to testify before the House Judiciary Committee, which Goodlatte chairs, and no impeachment vote will take place before the November election. In lieu of a vote, Koskinen will appear before the Judiciary Committee next Wednesday. “The House Judiciary Committee will finally hold impeachment proceedings of IRS Commissioner John Koskinen next Wednesday," a Freedom Caucus statement read.
Week ahead: GOP ready to pounce after ObamaCare's bad summer
House Republicans are seizing on a summer of bad headlines for ObamaCare at a high-profile hearing Wednesday. Just ahead of the third sign-up period, the House Energy and Commerce Committee will raise questions about the viability of the marketplaces, pointing to double-digit premium hikes and increasingly vocal concerns from insurers. Nationwide, state officials are preparing for the open enrollment period that starts Nov.
RSC candidate snags key endorsements
North Carolina Rep. Mark Walker, who’s vying to lead the Republican Study Committee, received endorsements from eight House GOP colleagues on Monday, including two powerful committee chairmen and a member of leadership. By rolling out the slew of endorsements now, the freshman congressman and Baptist minister is trying to convey momentum ahead of a critical meeting Tuesday with the conservative group’s founders. Walker’s backers represent a broad swath of the House GOP conference.
Republican plans to force vote on IRS impeachment
Rep. John Fleming John FlemingRepublican plans to force vote on IRS impeachment Ryan faces new pressures from House conservatives Overnight Finance: McConnell eyes funding deal through Dec. 9 | IRS chief makes his case to GOP | Bank lobbyists count down to Shelby's exit | Iran sanctions fight reignites MORE (R-La.) is planning to give notice on his privileged resolution to impeach IRS Commissioner John Koskinen on Tuesday, which would force the House to act on the measure next week.
IRS chief makes his case to GOP lawmakers
IRS Commissioner John Koskinen on Wednesday made his case against impeachment to two groups of House Republicans. Koskinen met with members of the moderate Tuesday Group as well as with members of the conservative Republican Study Committee, where some lawmakers support his impeachment. “He just wanted to state his case,” said Tuesday group co-chair Charlie Dent (R-Pa.).
Freshman to run for Republican Study Committee chairmanship
Freshman Rep. Mark Walker (R-N.C.) is running to be chairman of the Republican Study Committee, the largest faction of conservatives in the House GOP conference, in the next Congress. Walker formally announced his candidacy in a Tuesday letter to colleagues obtained by The Hill.
Freedom Caucus members may leave RSC
Some members of the hard-line Freedom Caucus are considering leaving the Republican Study Committee in the next Congress, potentially creating a split between two influential groups of House conservatives. The House Freedom Caucus and its roughly 40 members have long clashed with the RSC over what tactics to use when pushing for conservative legislation. “Certainly there are some HFC members who will not join RSC in the new Congress,” Rep.
Bill Flores, guest columnist: Let’s remember the fallen and those still in the trenches this Memorial Day - WacoTrib.com: Guest Columns
From the depths of the Pacific to the deserts of Iraq, more than a million American soldiers, Airmen, midshipmen, and Marines have laid down their lives for their friends, their families and our nation. On Memorial Day, we honor their sacrifice, we lower our flags to half-mast and we join together on a bipartisan basis to remember their valor and to pray for their families who have been left behind. Going forward, we must continue the fight to change the direction of our country.
Thune & Flores: Time for the estate tax to die
100 years later, the death tax has cost Americans more than $1 trillion. Benjamin Franklin once famously said that nothing is certain in this world except death and taxes. Thankfully, the federal policy that combines the two by taxing estates when a loved one passes away is close to extinction.
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