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Republican Senate Candidate Lets us Know that Massive Federal Intervention into our Lives is Only Bad When Under the Control of Democrats.
Former Florida Speaker of the House and Republican Senatorial Candidate Marco Rubio delivers this week’s “opposition” party’s remark’s. He outlines how due to massive intervention by the Federal Government, the great American experiment now finds itself navigating extremely troubled waters. However, talking out of the other side of his mouth, he promises to work towards repealing “ObamaCare” whilst simultaneously saddling Americans with the GOP’s version of Federal Intervention into healthcare, which should it come to pass will go on to be known as “BoehnerCare”.[TRANSCRIPT]
Source(s): Republican National Committee YouTube Channel
The Smoking Argus
28 August 2010
Current Events, National, News, Politicians, Weekly Address, political
BoehnerCare, Democrats, GOP, Marco Rubio, Obamacare, Republican, RNC, weekly address
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—Begin Official Statement—
Weekly Address: President Obama: As the Combat Mission in Iraq Ends, We Must Pay Tribute to Those Who Have Served
WASHINGTON D.C. – In this week’s address, President Obama pledged to uphold the sacred trust the nation has with its troops and veterans as the combat mission in Iraq comes to an end. The administration is building a 21st century VA [Veterans Administration], making it easier for veterans with PTSD to receive the benefits they need, funding and implementing a Post-9/11 GI Bill, and devoting new resources to job training and placement to help those veterans looking for work in a tough economy.[TRANSCRIPT]
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Source(s): The White House, Briefing Room • The White House YouTube Channel
The Smoking Argus
28 August 2010
Current Events, National, News, Politicians, Weekly Address, political
Iraq, President Obama, transcript, troops, Veterans, weekly address, White House
Allison Bricker
GOP Enlists Robotic Talking Representative to Repeat 1988 Mantra of No “New” Taxes in hopes of Taking Back Congress…
Newly elected Congressional Representative Charles Djou pays lip-service to the growing dissatisfaction with “both” political parties, out of control spending in Washington D.C., and the ramifications of offsetting massive government deficit spending via tax increases. His solution of course is to put Republicans back in control of Congress; so the soap-opera of Red Sox v. Yankees may continue while the Republic goes down the drain. [TRANSCRIPT]
Source(s): House Republican Conference YouTube Channel
Allison Bricker
—BEGIN OFFICIAL STATEMENT—
Weekly Address: President Obama Challenges Politicians Benefiting from Citizens United Ruling to Defend Corporate Influence in Our Elections
WASHINGTON D.C. – In this week’s address, the President urged Republican leaders in Congress to end their obstruction of a bipartisan bill that will reduce the influence wielded by corporations and foreign entities. The President vowed to continue the fight for reform and transparency, and said elected officials who benefit from corporate or foreign-funded ads should either defend the ads or join the bipartisan effort to stop them.[TRANSCRIPT]
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Source(s): The White House, Office of the Press Secretary • The White House YouTube Channel
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— BEGIN OFFICIAL STATEMENT—
Hello. I’m Senate Republican Whip Jon Kyl of Arizona.
The effects of the ongoing economic slump have been severe and have touched all Americans. Too many people have lost jobs; others are working reduced hours or for lower pay. The latest report shows that unemployment has stubbornly stayed at just below 10 percent. Nearly four million workers have lost their jobs since President Obama took office.
The American people have been telling Washington that promoting job growth must be the first priority. But, for more than a year, Congress and the President have focused instead on a controversial health spending bill which a majority of Americans said they didn’t want. [FULL TRANSCRIPT]
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Source(s): Republican National Committee • GOP Weekly Address YouTube Channel
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11 April 2010
Current Events, Economic, National, News, Politicians, Weekly Address, political
American people, Arizona, Congress, economic recovery, GOP, government, jobs, Jon Kyl, Republican, Senator, transcript, unemployment, Washington
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—BEGIN OFFICIAL STATEMENT—
Weekly Address: Recovery Act Benefiting American Families During Tax Season
WASHINGTON D.C. – In his weekly address, President Barack Obama spoke to the American people about how to take advantage of Recovery Act tax benefits ahead of Tax Day – April 15, 2010. Largely due to the Recovery Act, the average tax refund is up nearly 10 percent this year. One-third of the Recovery Act was made up of tax cuts – tax cuts that have already provided more than $160 billion in relief for families and businesses, and nearly $100 billion of that directly into the pockets of working Americans. To help taxpayers see for themselves exactly how they can benefit from Recovery Act tax credits and collect every dollar owed when they file this tax season, the White House launched a new interactive Tax Savings Tool available at www.WhiteHouse.gov/Recovery. [FULL TRANSCRIPT]
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Source(s): The White House Briefing Room • The White House YouTube Channel
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11 April 2010
Current Events, Economic, National, News, Politicians, Weekly Address, political
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OFFICIAL STATEMENT – President Obama wants Congress to pass job-killing legislation that would guarantee permanent bailouts for Wall Street. Under his plan, unelected Washington bureaucrats would be granted virtually unlimited power to pick winners and losers and hardworking American taxpayers would pick up the tab for the reckless decisions made by irresponsible bankers. [TRANSCRIPT]
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Source(s): Republican House Conference Channel on YouTube
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3 April 2010
Current Events, Economic, National, News, Politicians, Weekly Address, political
American taxpayers, bailouts, bureaucrats, Congress, GOP, jobs, Kevin McCarthy, President Obama, transcripts, Wall Street, Washington, weekly address
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OFFICIAL STATEMENT/WASHINGTON D.C. – In this week of faithful celebration, President Barack Obama used his address to offer his holiday greeting and to call on people of all faiths and nonbelievers to remember our shared spirit of humanity. All people know the value of work, health, education, and community. This week is a time to be mindful of this common bond which is at the heart of all the world’s great religions. [TRANSCRIPT]
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Source(s): The White House • The White House YouTube Channel
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3 April 2010
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OFFICIAL STATEMENT – In the Weekly Republican Address, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell discusses the flawed health care bill passed by Democrats this week and why it should be repealed and replaced.
Leader McConnell says, “In one of the most divisive legislative debates in modern history, Democrats decided to go the partisan route and blatantly ignore the will of the people. Americans opposed this legislation, and, now they’re clamoring to see it repealed and replaced. Democratic Leaders and White House officials may be celebrating their victory this week, but most of the rest of the country is not. Most people aren’t interested in celebrating a bill that makes their lives more complicated, takes more out of their paychecks and puts decisions they’re used to making themselves into the hands of federal bureaucrats.” [FULL TRANSCRIPT]
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Source(s): GOP Weekly Address YouTube Channel • Republican National Committee
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27 March 2010
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THE WHITE HOUSE, OFFICIAL STATEMENT – In his weekly address, the President looks back on a week that saw the passage of two major sets of reforms: one putting Americans in control of their own health care, and one ensuring student loans work for students and families, not as subsidies for bankers and middlemen. [FULL TRANSCRIPT]
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Source(s): The White House YouTube Channel
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27 March 2010
Current Events, Economic, National, News, Politicians, Social, Weekly Address, political
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