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Scalise Joins Congressman Zeldin to Condemn Anti-Semitism, Calls for House Vote on Resolution

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Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after signing on as a co-sponsor to Congressman Lee Zeldin’s resolution, H. Res. 72, rejecting anti-Israel and anti-Semitic hatred in the United States and around the world: “I am alarmed by incidents of anti-Semitism across the country, including a growing incidence of anti-Semitic rhetoric and…

The Shutdown is Over, Will Nancy Pelosi Negotiate to Secure Our Border?

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's Your World with Neil Cavuto to discuss the need for the conference committee to find an agreement on government funding that secures the border. Whip Scalise called on Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and all Democrats to put partisanship and personalities aside, realize the risks of open borders, and work with…

Scalise Brings Reality of Open Borders to House Floor

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As House and Senate conferees prepare to negotiate a Department of Homeland Security funding bill, Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) took to the House floor to share the human cost of open borders by telling the story of Spencer Chauvin, a Louisiana fire chief who was struck and killed by an illegal immigrant while out on a call, leaving behind a wife and two young children. He…

Securing the Border Means Saving Lives

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined fellow Republican leaders to discuss the newly formed conference committee and its work to find a long-term agreement on government funding that will secure the border. Whip Scalise highlighted the American lives that are at stake with these negotiations by sharing the story of a Louisiana fire chief, Spencer Chauvin. While responding to…

60+ Democrats Advocated for Border Security Compromise. Will They Deliver?

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Over the past weeks dozens of Democrats — including their own House Majority Leader — claimed that a physical barrier should be part of the solution to address the border crisis and should be negotiated on once the government reopened. With President Trump reopening the government in good faith, will the 60+ Democrats quoted below follow through on their promises and…

With the Government Reopened, Democrats Need to Negotiate on Border Security

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's Sunday Morning Futures to discuss the future of border security negotiations, now that the government has been reopened. Democrats claimed they would only negotiate with the government open, and Whip Scalise called on Democrats to uphold this pledge and work with Republicans to secure America. Finally, Whip Scalise…

Scalise Statement on Government Reopening

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to reopen the government by unanimous consent: “Over the last month, Speaker Pelosi and liberals in Washington have put their personal differences with President Trump over the security of our border and the paychecks of federal workers.…

Democrats Vote Down Coast Guard Pay

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Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the overwhelming majority of House Democrats voted down the Motion to Recommit H.J. Res 31., Making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2019, which would allow all DHS employees, including the U.S. Coast Guard, to receive pay through January 24th, but would…

Speaker Pelosi, Do Your Job

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's America's Newsroom earlier today to discuss Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-Calif.) continued obstruction and her latest political stunt of canceling the State of the Union. Whip Scalise stressed the growing number of Democrats calling for Speaker Pelosi to do her job and compromise with President Trump and…

Scalise to Hoyer: Where is the Democrat Counteroffer?

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) questioned Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) on why Democrats refused to vote to pay federal workers as negotiations continued. Whip Scalise also pointed out Several House Democrats—including Leader Hoyer—have acknowledged that a physical barrier is a necessary part of any solution to secure our southern border, yet…