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Kline Statement: H.R. 3094, the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act
Nov 30, 2011 - The legislation we are considering today is straightforward: It reaffirms workforce protections that have been in place for decades. Across the country, the American people are asking: “How can we get this economy moving again? What will it take to finally put people back to work?” And Washington is... More

Walberg Statement: H.R. 2465, the Federal Workers' Compensation Modernization and Improvement Act
Nov 29, 2011 - For more than 90 years, a workers’ compensation program has provided assistance to federal employees who become injured or ill through a work-related activity. The program reflects our commitment to the men and women who serve our country in the federal government. Established by the Federal Employe... More

Kline Statement: H.R. 2587, Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act
Sep 15, 2011 - The Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act is a commonsense proposal that will prevent the National Labor Relations Board from dictating where an employer can and cannot create work. Upon the date of enactment, this limitation will apply to all cases that have not reached final adjudicatio... More

Kline Statement: H.R. 2218, the Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act
Sep 8, 2011 - The Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act is a key component of our efforts to reform the nation’s education system and ensure more students have access to a quality learning experience. I join my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, who have been strong proponents of charter scho... More

Hunter Statement: H.R. 2218, the Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act
Sep 8, 2011 - The Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act is a bill that will have a direct impact on our nation’s children. Expanding access to high-performing charter schools has the potential to make a world of difference for students across the country, simply by adding a much needed layer of c... More

Kline Statement: H.R. 2560 the Cut, Cap and Balance Act
Jul 19, 2011 - I rise today in strong support of the Cut, Cap and Balance Act. The severity of our nation’s fiscal crisis cannot be overstated. More than 14 million Americans are looking for work. Meanwhile, federal spending continues at an unprecedented pace, with an average of $4 billion added to our country’s d... More

Hunter Statement: H.R. 1891, the Setting New Priorities in Education Spending Act
May 13, 2011 - Today I will introduce The Setting New Priorities in Education Spending Act, the first in a series of proposals to reform education in America. There’s an urgent need to fix what’s broken in our nation’s education system. Roughly two-thirds of eighth graders lack basic reading and math skills. Only... More

Kline Statement: H.R. 471, the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act
Mar 30, 2011 - I rise today in support of H.R. 471, legislation that would reauthorize the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program. Created in 2004 with bipartisan support, this program has provided an educational lifeline and meaningful choices to thousands of District families. I urge my colleagues to support this... More

Kline Statement: Gainful Employment Amendment to H.R. 1
Feb 17, 2011 - In an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal, President Obama laid out his plan to conduct a comprehensive regulatory review to “remove outdated regulations that stifle job creation and make our economy less competitive.” I have pledged to be a partner in that effort. Job creation and American c... More

Kline Statement: H.Res. 72, the Regulations Resolution
Feb 11, 2011 - Today’s effort is driven by a simple goal: to ensure every area of the federal government is dedicated to job creation. If we are to get the nation back to work, we all must work together to remove barriers to economic growth and prosperity. Every job matters, and every effort to help create a new j... More

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