Friday, March 31, 2006
New York Times: Moveon.org says "Our 527 is dormant"
Carl Hulse and Sheryl Gay Stolberg write about 527s in today's New York Times.
Here is an excerpt from the article.
Representative Mike Pence, an Indiana Republican who is an opponent of restraining 527 committees, likened the current atmosphere to whack-a-mole, the carnival game where the player hits a mole with a hammer, only to have another pop up. He is backing legislation that would raise limits on contributions to political parties — an idea that opponents say would gut previous reforms.
"We hit political parties and 527's pop up," Mr. Pence said. "We're going to whack them and 501c's are going to pop up."
Click here to read the article. Please note a free subscription is required.
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Human Events-- Pence: Afghanistan Needs Religious Freedom
Click here for Rep. Pence's thoughts on religious freedom in Afghanistan.
LifeNews.com: Efforts of Pence and other House conservatives appropriate, necessary
Steven Ertelt of LifeNews.com writes about the efforts of Rep. Pence and seven other House conservatives to ban sales of RU 486, an abortion drug.
According to Rep. Pence, "[T]his drug that endangers women's lives remains available despite ongoing investigations and continued warnings that have made it clear that the drug is not safe." Click here to read the article.
Indy Star-- Pence: "A nation without borders is not a nation"
Maureen Groppe of The Indianapolis Star discusses the varying stances of the Indiana Congressional delegation on the topic of immigration in this article.
The Hill: Pence asks for procedural changes to the budget
Patrick O'Connor of The Hill writes, "Lawmakers from the RSC, including Chairman Mike Pence (R-Ind.), met yesterday with House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) to urge him to support their suggested procedural changes to the budget." Click here to read the article.
Human Events: Pence calls for termination of abortion pill sales
Ivy Sellers of Human Events writes that yesterday Rep. Pence joined seven other House GOP members at a press conference calling for a vote on Holly's Law, which would ban sales of Mifeprex, also known as RU-486, in the United States.
Currently the FDA allows sales of this drug, despite seven known deaths of women in the United States since 2000.
According to Rep. Pence, "This is a classic case where the politics of abortion has trumped women’s health in America."
Click here to read the entire article.
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
The Hill: "RSC members draw line in the sand"
Elana Schor of The Hill writes that "eight members of the House Republican Study Committee (RSC), including chairman Mike Pence (Ind.) and GOP Conference Vice Chairman John Doolittle (Calif.), put House leadership on notice yesterday that they would not support a bill cracking down on unlimited political giving by so-called 527 groups without 'a simultaneous decrease in other campaign-finance regulations.'" Click here to read the article.
Indy Star: "Pence's lone voice rises against spending orgy"
Andrea Neal writes about Rep. Pence's efforts on fiscal discipline in today's Indianapolis Star.
Neal writes, "This month, Pence unveiled a proposal to balance the budget by 2011 and called on fellow Republicans to renew a vow of fiscal discipline, a pledge he considers responsible for the election of the GOP majority in 1994. The RSC budget would eliminate 150 federal programs and agencies, retain tax cuts passed in 2001 and 2003 and cap Medicare growth at 5.4 percent.
"Pence, who represents Indiana's 6th District, was the only Hoosier and one of 16 Republicans to vote this month against the supplemental spending bill to pay for the War on Terror and Hurricane Katrina relief. For Pence, it was a matter of principle. What had started out as an emergency military appropriation had become, he said, "a fruit basket of spending unrelated to our war effort."
Click here to read the article.
Friday, March 24, 2006
Connersville News Examiner: Pence hosts town hall meeting in Brookville
Darrell Smith of The Connersville News Examiner writes about Rep. Pence's recent town hall meeting at the Brookville Public Library. The Congressman discussed the conflict in Iraq in detail. One of his quotes follows:
"I know Hoosiers and Americans are frustrated with what they see on the television screen. I’ve had to pick up the phone and call the parents of nine service men in the counties which I serve in the last three years and they were nine of the worst calls I ever made in my life," Pence said. "But let me say that despite what it might appear like on the television screen, I remain convinced we are making consistent and steady progress towards our military, political and strategic objectives in Iraq and Afghanistan."
Click here for the full article.
The Daily Journal: Pence makes multiple district stops
Sherri Eastburn of The Daily Journal writes about Rep. Pence's stops in Johnson County in this article. Please note a subscription is required.
The Republic: Pence visits troops at Camp Atterbury
Sherri Eastburn details Rep. Pence's trip to Camp Atterbury in Edinburgh, IN in this article in The Republic. Please note a subscription is required.
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
National Review: Congress must learn to control spending habits
Chris Edwards of National Review takes a look at runaway federal spending in this article. Edwards writes about the merits of a federal spending cap, but says a cap "wouldn’t ensure that Congress would pursue a proactive reform plan, such as the new plan from the House Republican Study Committee."
Ombwatch.org: Efforts of Pence and other House conservatives not unnoticed
Ombwatch.org, a site that is committed to "demanding a federal budget that is fair, responsible, and meets our nation's priorities," published this article about last week's emergency supplemental bill.
Muncie Star Press-- Pence: "We cannot solve our problems by printing money."
Rick Yencer of The Muncie Star Press writes that Rep. Pence spent time Tuesday explaining "his recent vote against a $92 billion emergency appropriation to pay for the Iraqi war and rebuild the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina." Click here to read the article.
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
National Review: GOP must end excessive spending or face multiple losses in 2006 election
Larry Kudlow of National Review writes, "Over in the House, the Mike Pence conservatives were even denied a vote for budget-cutting offsets to high-spending Katrina assistance." Click here for the article.
Monday, March 20, 2006
Washington Times: "House conservatives in the Republican Study Committee understand the perilous problem"
Chris Edwards of The Washington Times writes "House conservatives in the Republican Study Committee understand the perilous problem and have introduced a bold spending cut plan." Click here to read the article.
Evansville Courier & Press-- Pence: "My biggest problem with this bill, of course, was none of it was offset"
Mara Lee of The Evansville Courier & Press states that Rep. Pence was one of "89 House members voting to strip Katrina funding out of a $92 billion spending bill mostly dedicated to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan." Click here to read the article.
Muncie Star Press: Pence votes against "fruit basket of spending unrelated to our war effort"
Last week Rep. Pence voted against a $92 billion supplemental spending bill on military and disaster relief spending. For more information about the vote and Rep. Pence's support for our troops, click here.
Wheeling News Register: Voters should consider runaway spending in 2006 election
With the 2006 House elections approaching, government spending is emerging as a central issue this election year. The Wheeling News Register writes "There are a few voices of fiscal responsibility on Capitol Hill - the House Republican Study Committee, for instance - but they are not a majority. This year voters should carefully consider the need to rein in spending and hold candidates accountable, unless trillion-dollar debt increases are to become the norm." Click here for the editorial.
Friday, March 17, 2006
Sunshine Week: Sen. Lugar and Congressman Pence op-ed on the need for media shild law in Brown Country Democrat
Click here to read an op-ed by Senator Lugar and Congressman Pence about the need for a federal media shield law.
Accuracy in Media: RSC budget reminiscent of 1995 budget
Steve Lilienthal of Accuracy in Media writes "RSC budget recommendations, all told, if enacted, would save $358 billion over the next five fiscal years." Click here to read the article.
Townhall.com: Conservatives say cost of doing nothing is too high
Mike Franc of Townhall.com writes that within the GOP party, "the moderates and even many conservatives have accepted Big Government." Franc praises RSC members and Rep. Pence for being willing to fight for serious budget reform. Click here to read the article.
TCSDaily.com: Pence says President "ill-served by an antiquated process"
James Pinkerton of TCSDaily.com describes current problems with the CFIUS program and quotes Rep. Pence as saying the President was "ill-served by an antiquated process." Click here to read the article.
Thursday, March 16, 2006
WorldNetDaily.com: RSC budget only real sign of fiscal restraint in Washington
Jane Chastain of WorldNetDaily.com writes, "A small band of conservatives in the House, known as the Republican Study Committee, are proving that there are still a few members of Congress in control of their faculties and haven't had their brains taken over by the evil forces of darkness." Click here to read her column.
Pence leads effort to add budget cuts to supplemental
Rep. Mike Pence and 28 other House conservatives voted against the rule for debate on the emergency supplemental spending bill for Iraq and Katrina yesterday. Below are several articles about the vote and Rep. Pence:
Carl Hulse of The New York Times writes "twenty-nine Republicans opposed the party procedural proposal to bring the bill to the floor - an almost unheard of revolt." To read the full article, click here. Please note a free subscription is required.
Jonathan Allen of The Hill states that the "RSC wanted to have separate votes on defense accounts and money for the hurricane-battered Gulf Coast." Click here for the article.
Liz Sidoti of The Associated Press writes that "conservatives were expected to try - and fail - to get the GOP leadership to split the measure in two so that the lawmakers can soften the impact on the deficit by cutting money from other programs to offset the hurricane-recovery money." Click here for the article.
Amy Fagan of The Washington Times states "the RSC also wanted to split the hurricane money and war funding into two separate bills. The leaders managed to secure 22 Democratic votes in support of the bill, so they avoided embarrassment and pushed the massive spending bill to the floor, 218-200. The House will vote on the bill itself today." Click here for the article.
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Podcastingnews.com: Podcasts give Rep. Pence "greater ability" to reach constituents
Click here to read the article on "Pence's Podcasts."
The American Spectator: RSC plan only budget proposal for "limited-government types to cheer"
David Hogberg discusses Congressional spending plans and praises the RSC budget proposal in this article.
Townhall.com: Pence one of few conservatives working to curb spending
Tim Chapman states that "real fiscal responsibility was dropped from the Senate budget and from House deliberations on the supplemental because of 'election year concerns.'" He goes on to say this is "precisely the opposite of what they are currently worried about" in this article.
Human Events: "Why We Need Federal Media Shield Law"
Click here to read Rep. Pence's remarks on the necessity of a Federal Media Shield Law.
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Townhall.com: Pence one of few Congressmen with Podcast
Click here for Tim Chapman's brief article on Congressional podcasts.
Heritage.org: An in-depth look at the RSC budget
Heritage Foundation has lengthy feature on RSC budget running on its homepage. To read more about the Contract with America: Renewed click here.
Monday, March 13, 2006
Human Events: "Pence's Podcasts Are Welcome Addition"
Robert B. Bluey writes about "Pence's Podcast" in this article.
USNewswire.com: CAGW applauds RSC budget
Citizens Against Government Waste released this statement supporting the RSC budget.
Townhall.com: RSC calls for offsets in Katrina spending
Tim Chapman discusses the efforts of House conservatives to "offset as much of the $20 billion in Katrina spending as possible" in this article.
Conservative.org: ACU offers support of RSC budget
The American Conservative Union announced its support of the RSC budget. Click here for more.
AmericansforProsperity.org: RSC budget praised by AFP President Tim Phillips
The Americans for Prosperity issed this statement supporting the RSC budget.
Indy Star: Pence to offer Sunshine Week commentary
Rep. Pence will participate in the Indianapolis Star's Sunshine Week activites. Click here to read Dennis Ryerson's column.
Muncie Star Press: Pence talks about GOP leadership, ports in Anderson
Rep. Pence discussed several different issues during a recent town hall meeting in Anderson. Click here to read Rick Yencer's article about the meeting.
Indy Star: Pence working "to stem the tide of corruption"
Russ Pulliam writes in this editorial about how Rep. Pence and Rep. Souder are working to "overwhelm the defenders of bigger government and corruption-prone gambling connections."
Financial Times: Pence says Congress has returned to its "truly independent role"
Rep. Pence discusses the relationship between Congress and President Bush in this article by Holly Yeager.
Townhall.com-- Novak: "Pence has a 10-point program centered around efforts to control spending"
With the release of the RSC budget March 8, runaway government spending has become a dominant topic of discussion in Washington. Columnist Robert Novak writes about Rep. Pence's efforts to curb such excess spending in this editorial.
Townhall.com: Pence discusses multiple topics during FNC appearance
Rep. Pence appeared on Fox News Sunday with host Chris Wallace Sunday March 12. Brian Phillips offers a recap of the show in this article.
Sunday, March 12, 2006
Pence on FOX News Sunday
Click here to read the transcript of today's show.
Friday, March 10, 2006
WTHR TV: "Pence comments on effect of failed ports deal"
Dubai Ports World removed itself from a proposed deal that would have given the company operating control of six U.S. ports. Click here to read what Congressman Pence had to say about the future of ports security and relations with the United Arab Emirates.
CongressDaily-- Pence: "We've got to change the way we spend the money of the American people"
Click here to read Peter Cohn's article.
Heritage.org: "RSC Budget Provides Serious Blueprint for Spending Restraint"
Click here to read the article by Brian M. Riedl.
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Contract With America Renewed
Rep. Mike Pence and other Republican Study Committee members introduced "Contract With America Renewed" at a press conference yesterday. The following articles describe the RSC budget proposal:
Cal Thomas describes the RSC budget as going "far beyond anything President Bush intends." Click here to read the article.
WorldNetDaily.com describes the RSC budget as an "alternative budget to restore 'dream.'" Click here for the full article.
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Human Events: "RSC Budget Breakdown"
Click here for the article by Ivy J. Sellers.
Human Events: "Freedom, Opportunity Drive RSC Budget"
Click here for the article.
Human Events-- Pence: "The time has come to level with the American people"
Click here to read the article by Ivy J. Sellers.
AccuracyinMedia: Pence gives voice to GOP reform
Click here to read Julia A. Seymour's article.
CNSNews.com: RSC budget labeled "a huge step forward"
Click here to read the article.
Muncie Star Press-- Pence: "We are not living within our means."
Click here to read Rick Yencer's article.
Townhall.com: America should "embrace" Contract with America: Renewed
Click here to read Tim Chapman's article.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Richmond Pal-Item: Pence receives "Taxpayers' Friend" award
Click here to read the article.
Friday, March 03, 2006
Human Events: Pence correctly states "GOP needs course correction"
Click here to read the article by Mandy Stoltzfus.
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Human Events-- Pence: "Americans must be absolutely certain" concerning proposed port deal
Click here to read the article.
The Hill: Pence endorses temporary travel ban
Click here for Patrick O'Connor's article.
Townhall.com: Pence touts online freedom of speech
Click here to read Tim Chapman's article.
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Roll Call: GOP Hopes to Tout Economy
Click here to read the story. Please note that a subscription is required.
Human Events-- Pence: "House conservatives recognize that you cannot beat a national trend without a national agenda"
Click here to read the article.
Townhall.com: RSC Top Ten "reads like a must-accomplish list of action items for conservatives"
Click here to read Tim Chapman's article.
The Hill: RSC releases "ambitiously conservative 10-point agenda"
Click here to read Jeffrey Young's article.
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