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Dems Would Rather Harass the President than Advance Policies to Benefit the American People

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined fellow Republican leaders to contrast the pro-growth Republican policies that have led to increased job openings and higher wages for working families versus Democrat proposals, like the $15 minimum wage hike, that would harm workers and eviscerate jobs. He called on Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats to work with Republicans to the…

Scalise Addresses Anti-American Radicalism from House Dems

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's The Ingraham Angle to address the contrast between the anti-Semitism and anti-American radicalism that has been adopted and defended by House Democrats, and the focus Republicans and President Trump have on the issues that actually affect American families like our economy and…

Scalise: Partisan NDAA Goes in the Wrong Direction

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Republican lawmakers at the House Triangle to criticize the Democrats' partisanship and irregularity in crafting the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. The NDAA, which is typically widely bipartisan, just passed the House by a vote of 220 to 197. Click here or on the image above to…

Scalise: No Moderates Left in the Democrat Party

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's America's Newsroom to discuss Speaker Pelosi's tenuous hold on her caucus as progressives stoke infighting and bemoan the hard work of governance. Whip Scalise also relayed the President's support for Louisianans ahead of Tropical Storm Barry. Click here or on the image above to watch the interview.   On…

Pelosi is Caving to Radical Left on Nation's Defense

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined fellow Republican leaders to call out Speaker Pelosi's partisan games that could put our nation's defense at risk. As the House prepares to consider the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Whip Scalise compared the bipartisan nature of previous NDAAs to Speaker Pelosi's efforts this Congress to appease her radical base and put…

Republican Policies Lead to Job Growth, Democrat Policies Would Eliminate 3.7M of Them

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria to discuss the record economic growth America is experiencing thanks to pro-growth Republican policies under President Trump's leadership. He contrasted this growth with the radical proposals being brought forward by Speaker Pelosi and other Democrats like free health care for illegal immigrants…

CBO Report: Democrats' Minimum Wage Bill Would Cost 3.7 Million Jobs

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Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) scored House Democrats’ $15-an-hour minimum wage proposal and found it would eliminate up to 3.7 million jobs: “This report conclusively states that the Democrats’ latest ‘solution’ for American workers will put up to an estimated 3.7 million of…

Another Blockbuster

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Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement upon news of a blockbuster June jobs report including 224,000 new jobs and 3.1% wage growth: “Our economy continues to defy expectations as President Trump’s agenda delivers positive results for the American people. This Administration has been laser-focused on the economy and I am proud that…

Scalise Welcomes Dem Presidential Hopefuls to New Orleans with a Warning

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As five Democrat presidential candidates travel to New Orleans this weekend, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) penned a 'welcome' message in The Advocate calling out their radical policy proposals that would decimate Louisiana's economy and weaken our national security. Read below for the full op-ed. Steve Scalise: Dem presidential hopefuls visiting New Orleans are…

? The Congressional Baseball Game

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Two years after being critically wounded during the attack on a GOP baseball team practice, Republican Whip Steve Scalise took the field in the 2019 Congressional Baseball Game for charity thankful for the outpouring of prayers and support, and the opportunity to be back playing baseball with his teammates. With the game now in the books, here is a look back at the…