The U.S. Department of Labor reported this morning a loss of 467,000 jobs in the month of June, bringing the unemployment rate to 9.5 percent, its highest level in more than a quarter-century. Rep. John Kline (R-MN), the House Education and Labor Committee’s Senior Republican Member, issued the following statement: “Today’s employment report is a somber reminder that American families are hurting;... Read more »
Rep. John Kline (R-MN), the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee’s Senior Republican Member, today harshly criticized congressional Democrats for blocking a House vote on a proposal that would expand job training opportunities for workers in energy efficiency and renewable energy professions. “Once again, Democrats have silenced the minority in an effort to cater to their special interest alli... Read more »
Thank you Madam Chair, Ranking Member Dreier, and members of the Committee. I appreciate the opportunity to provide testimony in support of my amendment to the American Clean Energy and Security Act. Our economy is changing, and so too must our workers. All Americans – whether they are just entering the job market or have been working for years – must be able to adapt to a greener, more technologi... Read more »
Led by Rep. John Kline (R-MN), Republicans on the House Education and Labor Committee today raised alarm about new grant funding being offered under the economic stimulus package enacted earlier this year, arguing that the Administration is unnecessarily limiting opportunities for workers by providing funding only to union-affiliated recipients. “If the Administration is serious about economic rec... Read more »
Rep. John Kline (R-MN), the top Republican on the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee, joined the leaders of seven other congressional committees to demand a full, fair, and open debate of pending climate tax legislation. “The Democrats’ plan imposes a national energy tax through their cap-and-trade scheme. It’s a recipe for economic disaster at a time when our economy is reeling,” said Kline... Read more »
With an additional 345,000 Americans out of work last month and unemployment reaching its highest level in more than a quarter-century, congressional Democrats are contemplating a pair of proposals that will drive up costs for employers and taxpayers and erode job creation at a time when it is needed most. Republicans led by Rep. Tom Price, M.D. (R-GA) voiced these concerns during a hearing today ... Read more »
I would like to begin by thanking our distinguished panel of witnesses for appearing today. We appreciate that they have taken time out of their busy schedules to share their expertise and experiences with us. Today’s hearing provides Members of this Subcommittee with an opportunity to discuss the Family and Medical Leave Act and a couple legislative proposals aimed at promoting “healthy families.... Read more »
Today, House Democrats gave final approval to controversial legislation that not only adds to our nation’s mounting deficit, but also dramatically increases the power of the federal government over our nation’s schools. The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act (H.R. 2187) empowers federal bureaucrats to dictate everything from what building materials must be used to how ... Read more »
Mr. Chair, there is a trend here that troubles me. Over the past few months, the federal government has stepped in to take control of more and more industries in America. So far, these have included: the banking industry … the auto industry … and the credit industry. And there’s talk of the federal government becoming even more involved in other areas, too. These include the health care industry …... Read more »
The so-called Employee Free Choice Act has come under increasing fire in recent weeks, and those taking aim might not be who you expect. Although card check is often painted in partisan terms, the reality is that an increasing number of Democrats are joining Republicans in speaking out against this anti-worker legislation. It turns out that there are members of both political parties who support b... Read more »
