Thursday, March 29, 2007
Beliefnet.com: on a call to pray for America
The Beliefnet.com website today features an article discussing the need for Americans to unite in prayer for our nation, in which Congressman Mike Pence was mentioned here.
First Amendment Center on the Federal Shield Law
Yesterday, Congressman Mike Pence was mentioned in a First Amendment Center article discussing the importance of protecting not only reporters by the public's right to know here.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
EditorandPublisher.com: on the Federal Shield Law
The EditorandPublisher.com website today features a story on the Federal Shield Law in which Congressman Pence is mentioned here.
RealClearPolitics.com: Republicans have lost their way
The RealClearPolitics.com website features an article written by Ruben Navarrette in which Congressman Pence is mentioned here.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Richmond Pal-Item: Pence accepting House Page applications
Today's Richmond Pal-Item features an article detailing how to apply to be a U.S. House of Representatives Page through Congressman Pence's office here.
The information contained in the article is also available on Congressman Pence's website here.
Iraq refugee hearing
Yesterday, the House Middle East Subcommittee held a hearing on the refugee crisis in Iraq. Congressman Pence, the ranking member on the committee, took part in the hearing and highlighted the crisis as it relates to Iraqi Christians. You can read an AP report on it here and read Congressman Pence's remarks below:
"Chairman Ackerman, I thank you for calling this important hearing and welcome our witnesses.
"Mr. Chairman, regardless of one’s position on the war, whether the initial debate over the authorization of force in 2002 or the surge that began less than six weeks ago, one cannot help but be moved by the plight of millions of Iraqi refugees, internally displaced persons and the awful prospect of ethnic cleansing that grips today’s situation.
"And, many of the best and brightest are leaving. Page one of yesterday’s Los Angeles Times has an article entitled, 'A Searing Assault on Iraq's Intellectuals. ' The author states: 'The middle class is fleeing the violence and threats, leaving the question: who will lead?'
"Mr. Chairman, a more vexing question is the subject of how the United States treats those who risked their lives in support of our troops and diplomats. I am pleased that this subcommittee is taking this critically important subject up today.
"I believe that two classes of people are represented in today’s hearing: first is the relatively small group of translators, affectionately called by their American handlers as 'terps',' which is short for 'interpreters,' not the Maryland basketball team. These people, like our witness, Sarah, were vetted and then employed by U.S. government entities.
"For the record, I note that this subcommittee is not an adjudicatory body with power to rule on the merits of her case.
"As our witness, author George Packer notes, employment with the U.S. can, tragically, be a death sentence. Protecting and assisting those who helped us is a moral obligation.
"Then there is the larger refugee problem, one numbering perhaps millions of candidates for political asylum, people who face living conditions too dangerous to return to. There are now millions of Iraqis living in Syria, Jordan and elsewhere. How we should address their sad plight is the focus of this hearing.
"Mr. Chairman, a special word about my Christian brethren in Iraq. Some of the oldest Christian churches and communities in the world exist in Iraq. Most Iraqi Christians are Chaldeans, Eastern-rite Catholics. Chaldeans are an ancient people, many of whom still speak Aramaic, the language of Jesus. Christians of all kinds comprise about 5 percent of Iraq's population but make up nearly 40 percent of the refugees fleeing Iraq, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Ten of Baghdad's 80 Christian churches have closed, and more than half of Baghdad's Christian population has fled, by some estimates. This is a tragic result for an historic community.
"Mr. Chairman, I believe that the larger problem of millions of the refugees and IDP’s speaks to the importance of our efforts there. If there is to be a peaceful and stable Iraq, one that all sects and creeds can peaceably coexist in, then Baghdad must be secure and ruled by law and order. The best hope for Baghdad becoming secure is through the surge currently underway. We have an obligation to equip our armed forces with the tools they need for success which would then make an Iraq that most refugees would want to come home to.
"Mr. Chairman, the question of striking the right balance between legitimate security vetting that must properly screen those seeking refugee status and the humanitarian and moral obligation we have to protect those who have helped us is terribly important. On its face, the sheer number of those granted asylum seems pathetically meager. Yet, I understand that no one wants to be the official who allowed in those would destroy America. I hope that Secretary Sauerbrey will help us sort through these issues.
"Mr. Chairman, thank you again for calling this important hearing and I look forward to hearing from our distinguished witnesses." Labels: Iraq refugees
Monday, March 26, 2007
Chicago Tribune on Iraq emergency funding bill
Congressman Mike Pence was mentioned on Saturday in the Chicago Tribune discussing the emergency war spending bill here.
San Francisco Chronicle on the direction in Iraq
Today's San Francisco Chronicle featured Congressman Mike Pence's optimism towards a clean bipartisan approach to funding the conflict in Iraq here.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
L.A. Times on Iraq emergency funding bill
Today's LA Times quotes Congressman Pence in an article about the Iraq emergency funding bill here.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on Iraq emergency funding bill
Today's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette mentions Congressman Pence in an article about the Iraq emergency funding bill here.
Varvel Blog
The Indy Star's Gary Varvel has a hilarious cartoon and blog entry post on his VarvBlog here today. Be sure to check it out!Labels: Gary Varvel
Thursday, March 22, 2007
San Francisco Chronicle on Immigration
Today's San Francisco Chronicle mentions Congressman Pence's 'no-amnesty' immigration proposal here.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on Pence's district funding requests
Today's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette features an article about Congressman Pence's district requests for 2008 appropriations here.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Greensburg Daily News on Pence's positions
Congressman Pence is the subject of an article in today's Greensburg Daily News about a variety of issues facing eastern Indiana and our nation here.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on Pence support for DC Voting Rights Act
Congressman Pence is mentioned in today's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette column on the DC Voting Rights Act by Sylvia Smith here.
New York Times blog on immigration
Congressman Pence was mentioned in the New York Times political blog "The Caucus" regarding his immigration proposal here.
Washington Post editorial on DC Voting Rights Act
Congressman Pence was mentioned in today's Washington Post op-ed about the DC Voting Rights Act here.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
New York Times: G.O.P. Candidates Confront Immigration Politics
Congressman Pence was prominently featured in today's New York Times article about White House candidates reaction to the immigration debate here.
The article specifically focused on Senator McCain's growing support for Pence's plan.
Townhall.com on DC Voting Rights Act
Congressman Pence was mentioned in a Townhall.com article by Jack Kemp about the DC Voting Rights Act here.
AP on Iraq
Congressman Pence was the subject of an AP story about Congress and the War in Iraq here.
Friday, March 16, 2007
Herald Bulletin on Sunshine Week
Congressman Pence's support of a Federal Media Shield law was noted in a Herald Bulletin column today here.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Rep. Campbell's Townhall.com blog on the RSC Taxpayer Bill of Rights
Congressman Pence was quoted on Rep. Campbell's new Townhall blog about the RSC's American Taxpayer Bill of Rights here.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle on Media Shield
Congressman Pence is quoted in today's Rochester Democrat and Chronicle about his hopes for a federal media shield law here.
NPR: Democrats Push Iraq Withdrawal Measures
Yesterday NPR mentioned Congressman Pence's opposition to the Democrat efforts to withdraw from Iraq here.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Washington Post and L.A. Times say no to Pelosi
Today in a speech on the House floor, Congressman Pence quoted editorials criticizing Nancy Pelosi and the Democrat plan for ending the war in Iraq from both the L.A. Times and the Washington Post today.
The speech can be found here.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
The Pence iPod
The Indy Star has a nice little blurb today about Congressman Pence's iPod:
...Rep. Mike Pence's three kids recently gave him an iPod to help him stay cool. Pence's hipness, however, is determined not just by having the portable audio player, but also by what he's listening to.
Country music lovers will approve of Pence's jamming to Rascal Flatts and Toby Keith. But we doubt the London Symphony Chorus will establish Pence's cool credentials....
Read the rest of the story here.
Friday, March 09, 2007
Courier Times on Pence's appearance at New Castle Middle School
The Courier Times mentions Congressman Pence's appearance at the New Castle Middle School Career Day here (subscription needed). Excerpts appear below:
...Pence began the day by encouraging and challenging students to make the most of their lives using both opportunity and character. "The great miracle of America is that anybody can be anybody," he said.
He said that people are judged by what they have done and that dreams can be achieved through hard work, studying and making the right choices. The Congressman cautioned students that decisions made now and in the high school years - personally, academically and morally - will determine their futures.
Pence said while it's a popular notion to believe that adversity breeds character, he doesn't see it that way. "Adversity reveals character." He challenged the middle school students to become men and women of integrity and faith....
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Congressman Pence was mentioned in today's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette article discussing the conditions at Walter Reed Army Medical Center here.
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Congressman Pence attends President Bush's speech on Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Congressman Pence attended President Bush's speech today to the American Legion, which is headquartered in Indianapolis. The president spoke about reforms that are needed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and other VA hospitals and the Global War on Terror. The full text of the President's remarks can be found here.
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