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56 Groups Levy Support for Cutting Taxes

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As Republicans work to make the tax cuts for American families permanent with Tax Reform 2.0 this week, 56 conservative groups and activists are levying their support. Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act became law, the economy has seen record growth; jobless claims have hit a 49-year low; and real wages have gone up. With the success of this legislation clear, groups ranging from the 60…

Scalise Calls Out Democrats' SCOTUS Delay Tactics

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's America's Newsroom with Sandra Smith and Bill Hemmer and Fox Business Network's Varney & Co. with Stuart Varney today to discuss Senate Democrats' delay and obstruction tactics surrounding Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court. Scalise called on Senators to weigh all of the facts, including the…

Scalise, McMorris Rodgers: Google, Twitter and Facebook should evaluate their biases before Congress intervenes

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) penned a joint op-ed in USA Today calling on internet giants, Google, Twitter, and Facebook, to evaluate their algorithms and content policies to assure the American public these companies do not operate with political biases or the federal government will have to step in. Both…

Scalise Calls on Canada to Join Trade Deal, Warns of Congressional Action

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement on Canada's continued delay to join Mexico and the United States in a new North American trade deal: “Now that the Trump administration has completed a new trade deal with Mexico, and continues negotiations on a better agreement with Canada, there is a growing frustration with many in Congress regarding…

Scalise on House Passage of America's Water Infrastructure Act

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after S.3021, America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, passed the House by voice vote. “The America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 is a strong, bipartisan bill that overwhelmingly passed the House. This bill has important reforms to the Army Corps of Engineers, which will allow us to…

Scalise: Americans Better Off Now Thanks to GOP Policies, Booming Economy

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At the Republican House Leadership stakeout today, Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) highlighted the strength of the economy under President Trump and this Republican Congress. By rolling back Obama-era regulations and cutting taxes for every tax bracket, Americans are better off now with more money in their pockets and more opportunity. Scalise then called on his colleagues and all…

Scalise: The Violence Has to Stop

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's The Ingraham Angle with Laura Ingraham to discuss the increase in violence and harassment from the left against Republicans. Scalise emphasized the importance of Americans' freedom of speech and how that does not include harassment or violence. Watch Whip Scalise's full segment here. Scalise on the increase in…

Scalise on FoxNews.Com: Leaders Need to Call Out Political Violence

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) authored a column for FoxNews.com emphasizing the need for all public leaders, regardless of political party, to denounce inciteful rhetoric, harassment, and especially violence against people for holding differing opinions or views. After surviving a politically motivated attempt on his life and that of several of his colleagues, Scalise…

Scalise: No place for violence in politics

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Scalise: Democrats need to denounce violence House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's Fox and Friends with Ed Henry and then joined Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria with Maria Bartiromo. He discussed the need to restore civil discourse amid the rise of violence on the left and attacks on conservatives for their political beliefs. Scalise also…

Scalise: On 9-11 anniversary, nation must keep vigilant

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) penned an op-ed for The Advocate in remembrance of the thousands of Americans who lost their lives in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. As we remember and honor these Americans today, Scalise emphasized that Congress has worked diligently to bolster the country's national security to prevent future attacks on America. Read the full…