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Washington's Elusive Quest for Jobs

With unemployment at 10.2%, it is imperative that we focus on job creation. In the halls of Congress, there are reports of yet another "stimulus" spending bill. It is great that jobs are again on the agenda, but to continue to do the same thing (simply spend more money) and expect different results is the definition of insanity. As the private sector continues to shed jobs, the size and scope of the federal government is expanding at breakneck speed: trillions in new taxes, spending, and debt; the creation of new government entitlement programs; unprecedented power grabs over our financial, health care, and energy sectors. Washington needs to drop its adherence to the notion that spending your money and printing new money are the only answers to promoting jobs here at home.(Nov 18, 2009 ) Full Story>>

“Making History” Misses the Mark

Democrats, Republicans, and Independents alike agree that meaningful health care reform is long overdue. For millions of Americans, health insurance remains prohibitively expensive. Higher premiums and out-of-pocket costs continue to squeeze the paychecks for those with insurance. Health care continues to crowd out the balance sheets for businesses and governments alike.(Nov 4, 2009 ) Full Story>>

Restoring Credibility to the Federal Budget

Wisconsinites know that we cannot continue to pile debt on top of debt in Washington. The nearly incomprehensible levels of spending, deficit and debt the Federal Government has racked up – under both Republican and Democratic leadership – is a source of growing alarm. Our nation’s fiscal hole has been dug so deep, so quickly, that the burden of paying back today’s Washington spending will be felt by every American worker and business for generations to come.(Nov 3, 2009 ) Full Story>>

• A Health Care Shell Game

• Inflation's Looming Shadow

• Broken Promises to Wisconsin Seniors, Take Two

• An Update on the Health Care Debate

• The Patriotism of America's Veterans

• Let's Fix What's Broken; Not Break What's Working

• Larger Venues Set For Paul Ryan's Upcoming Listening Sessions

• Paul Ryan Moves Racine Listening Session to Roma Lodge

• An Open Letter from Paul Ryan

• A Closer Look at H.R. 3200 (Part VI)

• A Closer Look at H.R. 3200 (Part V)

• A Closer Look at H.R. 3200 (Part IV)

• A Closer Look at H.R. 3200 (Part III)

• A Closer Look at H.R. 3200 (Part II)

• A Closer Look at H.R. 3200 (Part I)

• Capitalizing on Common Ground

• The True Cost of Government-Run Health Care

• The Punitive Cap-And-Tax Bill

• Dedication of Racine's Legacy Museum and Memorial Room

• The False Choice versus The Patients' Choice

• Remarks at RCEDC's Annual Meeting

• Exceptional Heroes of an Exceptional Nation

• A Transformative Health Care Alternative

• A Tribute to Jack Kemp

• Lead or Follow? America’s Challenge in the Global Economy

• Listening Session Schedule

• The GOP's Alternative Budget

• Taxing Times

• Prioritizing Pork

• The President's proposals: the good, the bad, and some better alternatives

• Step One: Acknowledge the Problem

• Getting Back to Work

• True Cost of the So-Called “Stimulus” Bill

• No Retreat in Defense of Life

• An Economic Stimulus That Actually Works

• Inauguration Day: We Are All Americans

• A Major Health Victory for Wisconsin

• The Fed Opens the Spigot

• Paying Tribute to Racine’s Weyrich

• Expediting Assistance for Auto Workers

• The Road to Economic Recovery, Part II

• The Road to Economic Recovery, Part I

• A Great Day for America

• Lessons from the Election

• Welcome

Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., who represents Racine and Southeastern Wisconsin in Congress, updates the community on what is happening on Capitol Hill. He will let us in on legislation he is working on along with potential laws that may impact Southeastern Wisconsin. Check back often to stay in touch with our congressman.

Ryan, a Janesville Republican who just won his sixth two-year term, represents Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District, which fully encompasses Racine, Kenosha and Walworth counties, and extends north to include some communities in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties.

For those readers who live in the 1st District, this page will help you find out more information about the 1st Congressional District and about pending legislation in Congress.

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