Category: Rep. Kevin Mccarthy

Republican Congressional Leaders Call on Administration to Brief ‘Gang of Eight’ on Afghanistan

August 19, 2021
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House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) sent a letter (pdf) on Wednesday evening to President Joe Biden requesting a “Gang of Eight” classified briefing on the status of American’s inside Afghanistan. “It is of the utmost importance that the U.S. Government account for all U.S. citizens in Afghanistan and provide…

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House Republicans Outline Their Stance on Climate Change and Clean Energy

April 20, 2021
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House Republicans on April 19 outlined their stance on climate change and reducing global emissions, advocating for developing clean U.S. energy resources without sacrificing American energy independence and American jobs. Rep. Garret Graves (R-La.), ranking member of the House Select Climate Committee, said Republicans want to further reduce emissions around the world and protect the…

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House Minority Leader: 10 Percent of Illegal Immigrants Are Testing Positive for CCP Virus Before Release

March 15, 2021
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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) told reporters at a press briefing from the southern border on Monday that the doctors at the Mexico–Texas border told him that 10 percent of illegal immigrants are testing positive for the CCP virus, after which they are released into surrounding communities. “When I talk to the doctor to see…

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10 Percent of Illegal Immigrants Are Testing Positive for CCP Virus Before Release: Kevin McCarthy

March 15, 2021
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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) told reporters at a press briefing from the southern border on Monday that the doctors at the Mexico–Texas border told him that 10 percent of illegal immigrants are testing positive for the CCP virus, after which they are released into surrounding communities. “When I talk to the doctor to see…

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Memo Outlines Republican Plan to Take Back House Majority in 2022

March 2, 2021
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In a memo Tuesday, Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF) President Dan Conston outlined a five-point plan for how House Republicans can regain the majority in 2022. Conston stressed building on the recruiting successes of 2020, repairing the fundraising problem on the “candidate side,” contrasting the left’s socialist policies with GOP policies, taking redistricting into account, and…

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GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy to Democrats: Pelosi Subway or Student’s Mental Health?

February 26, 2021
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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said his party is going to introduce a motion to recommit in order to force Democrats to go on record to show if they support $140 million from the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus relief package going to Nancy Pelosi subway or instead to “resources for kids who are…

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Democrats Accept 2 of 286 Amendments Sought by Republicans for $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Stimulus Bill

February 25, 2021
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Republicans have criticized Democrats for continuing to push their pandemic stimulus package while accepting little to no Republican input. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Wednesday out of 286 amendments proposed by Republicans for the $1.9 trillion spending package, only two were accepted. “Republicans offered 286 amendments to President Biden’s massive $1.9 TRILLION spending…

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Republicans Say Changes to ‘Motion to Recommit’ Will Silence Minority

January 6, 2021
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House Republicans accused Democrats of silencing their constituents’ voices with changes to the House rule that had enabled the minority party to offer amendments to bills through motions to recommit (MTRs). In a speech on the House floor Monday, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said the alteration of the MTR is another step toward stifling…

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