Crowd protests Obama's health care overhaul Sep 14, 2009
Mike Pence, the No. 3 GOP House leader, voicing the apocalyptic tone that rang through much of the day's rhetoric. "How we as conservatives respond to these challenges could determine whether America retains her place in the world as a beacon of freedom, or whether we slip into the abyss that has swallowed much of Europe in an avalanche of socialism.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Resignation puts focus on Obama's 'czars' Sep 8, 2009
Mike Pence, chairman of the House Republican Conference, said Sunday that Obama should suspend any future czar position as Congress "carefully examines the background and qualifications of the more than 30 individuals who've been appointed to these czar positions.". On Monday, Obama appointed Ron Bloom to be special adviser for manufacturing policy, or the "auto czar.". (CNN)
Controversy over past remarks leads Obama adviser to resign Sep 7, 2009
Representative Mike Pence of Indiana said, His extremist views and coarse rhetoric have no place in this administration or the public debate. Senator Christopher Kit Bond of Missouri said Congress should investigate Jones s fitness for the job. (Boston Globe)
Obama adviser Van Jones resigns amid controversy Sep 6, 2009
Mike Pence of Indiana said in a statement, His extremist views and coarse rhetoric have no place in this administration or the public debate. Missouri Sen. (AZCentral -- News)
'Special Interests' for Obamacare Aug 13, 2009
House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence of Indiana was quick to respond to Obama s town hall today with a. Although Obama repeatedly appears in friendly settings touting his non-government-run government takeover of health care, radio talk show king Rush Limbaugh points out that Obama has not actually offered a plan of his own. (Human Events Online)
U.S. treasury secretary sees economy healing Aug 3, 2009
Mike Pence of Indiana refused to credit government policies for the encouraging economic signals, saying progress has happened "in spite of the prescriptions of Washington.". "I think what we're seeing in the economy now is the inherent resilience of the American economy and the American people," Pence said on "Fox News Sunday." "What I'm saying is that this piecemeal approach -- government handouts through a government bureaucracy -- is no substitute for broad-based tax relief and fiscal... (CNN -- International)
Pence: GOP saying 'no' Jul 25, 2009
Mike Pence, an Indiana Republican who will headline a GOP picnic fundraiser in Linn County tonight. "When I travel around the country, there are a whole lot of people who are glad Republicans are saying 'no' to all of this runaway federal spending and big government," Pence said in an interview Thursday. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
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Representative Mike Pence (R) District 6. 1431 Longworth House Office Building. (FOX19.com, OH)
Dems Again Block Broadcaster Freedom Act Jul 22, 2009
Mike Pence 07/22/2009. The American people love a fair fight, especially where the issues of the day are being debated. (Human Events Online)
Universal Nightmare? Jul 16, 2009
We're joined now by Indiana congressman, Mike Pence ... REP. MIKE PENCE, R-IND.: Good to see you, Sean ... HANNITY: Congressman Mike Pence, always good to see you, thank you. (Fox News)
•Occasional earmarks for legitimate projects OK Jul 9, 2009
Mike Pence of Indiana. Subscribers, to read full story. (The Daily Journal)
Pence Latest Republican Heading to Iowa Jul 1, 2009
Indiana Congressman Mike Pence is the latest Republican to schedule a visit to Iowa with an eye toward seeking the 2012 GOP presidential nomination. Pence, who was first elected to the House in 2000, is due to make an appearance in Cedar Rapids on July 24, Politico reports. (Newsmax)
Late TV Listings Jun 28, 2009
Guest: Representative Mike Pence of Indiana. 10 a.m. (C-Span). (Boston Globe)
GOP Slams Democrats' Climate Bill As an Energy Tax Jun 27, 2009
Mike Pence said Congress should instead open the way for more domestic oil and natural gas production and ease regulatory barriers for building new nuclear power plants. "During these difficult times, the American people don't want a national energy tax out of Washington, D.C.," the Indiana Republican said. (Newsmax)
Friends and foes Jun 21, 2009
House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence of Indiana ... House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Bomb Iran -- with love! Jun 17, 2009
Mike Pence, an Indiana Republican, introduced a House resolution calling the opposition in Iran "dissidents," and. You may not be surprised to learn he quoted Ronald Reagan in remarks about the bill. (Salon)
Obama Offers Tepid Support for Iran Protests Jun 16, 2009
Indiana Representative Mike Pence said it is Mr. Obama's duty to make a strong statement regarding Iran. "It is appropriate for the leader of the free world at this time to speak a word of encouragement to those dissidents in the street," Pence said, according to CBS News. (Newsmax)
Congressional Republicans aim to present a united front Jun 5, 2009
Representative Mike Pence, an Indiana Republican and a leading conservative voice in the House, said the party is rebuilding itself with a message of fiscal conservatism. He noted that no House Republicans voted for Obama's $787 billion stimulus plan - a distinction he said would impress voters in the 2010 elections. (Boston Globe)
Indiana Wants No Part of Energy Tax Jun 2, 2009
Mike Pence s American Energy Solutions group. Apart from Pence s good work in the U.S. House, it s rare that Indiana makes national news, except for basketball and natural disasters. (Human Events Online)
Governor Defends State Agai00004000nst Cap-and-Tax May 29, 2009
Mike Pence s American Energy Solutions Group, which hosted three energy summits -- in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and California -- over three days. The purpose of the tour was to get Americans input on how to solve the country s energy problems. (Human Events Online)
Ruben Navarrette Jr.: GOP needs to end its self-destructive, nasty infighting May 15, 2009
Mike Pence of Indiana likes to say: "Rubbing is racing." But there is a difference between a healthy competition of ideas and personal attacks motivated by ego, envy and an eagerness to get to the front of the line. The Republican Party has never excelled at diversity, but what it needs now is a tolerance for diversity of opinion. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Lawmakers agree on energy strategy for cars May 6, 2009
Representative Mike Pence of Indiana said yesterday that Republicans will look for commonsense solutions to lower energy costs, increase energy supply and create jobs. But he also acknowledged that part of their mission was to stop the "profoundly bad idea" of cap and trade. (Boston Globe)
Pence: 'Cap-and-Trade' Signals Economic Decline May 6, 2009
Mike Pence tells Newsmax that the Democrats cap-and-trade plan to reduce carbon emissions is a prescription for economic decline ... Mike Pence discusses Obamas costly cap-and-trade energy plans ... Mike Pence discusses Obamas costly cap-and-trade energy plans. (Newsmax)
‘Bravo’ for Marines, ‘boo’ for dainty cars Apr 17, 2009
She and Mitt Romney and Governor Pawlenty, Governor Sanford, Rudy Giuliani, Eric Cantor, Mike Pence. We have a significant number of men and women in our party who are in a very good position right now to carry forward the standard of the GOP.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Steele: Palin One of GOP's Top Leaders Apr 17, 2009
His list of the party's current leaders, however, also includes former governors Mitt Romney of Massachusetts and Rudolph Giuliani of New York, governors Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota and Mark Sanford of South Carolina, and congressmen Mike Pence of Indiana and Eric Cantor of Virginia. 2009 Associated Press. (Newsmax)
Palin attends Indiana anti-abortion rally Apr 17, 2009
"I don't know about 2012. I think she is a standard bearer right now. She and Mitt Romney and Governor Pawlenty, Governor Sanford, Rudy Giuliani, Eric Cantor, Mike Pence. We have a significant number of men and women in our party who are in a very good position right now to carry forward the standard of the GOP," Steele said. Pence of Indiana and Cantor of Virginia are congressmen. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sen. Holdman to address Blackford County Republicans Apr 5, 2009
LeAnne Holdman is the Legislative Director for Congressman Mike Pence and Wesley Holdman recently received a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. . (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
The Republican Budget: Let the Debate Begin Apr 1, 2009
These are difficult times in the life of our nation. Unemployment is at 9. (Human Events Online)
GOP Ponders Filibuster Apr 1, 2009
For instance, some 45 House Republicans, including Conference Chairman Mike Pence (Ind. wrote Obama on March 23 urging him to pull her confirmation. (Roll Call)
House GOP budget light on specifics Mar 27, 2009
Mr. Boehner and House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence of Indiana were left alone fielding reporters' questions after Minority Whip Eric Cantor of Virginia and Rep. Paul D. Ryan, the ranking member on the Budget Committee, made opening statements and then left. (Insight on the News)
On Sunshine Week A light on democracy Mar 21, 2009
Mike Pence, an Indiana Republican, credit for a principled consistency. He has been a vigorous champion of legislation that would allow journalists to protect their confidential sources even when many of his fellow Republicans deferred to the administration's phony fear tactics. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Tax Increases: Unraveling Reagan Mar 20, 2009
House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence of Indiana called it "a transparent attempt to divert attention away from the truth that the Democrats in Congress and this administration made these bonus payments possible.". Indeed, liberal Sens. (Investors Business Daily)
GOP's Pence: Give Back AIG Donations Mar 19, 2009
House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence is asking the president and lawmakers to come clean on their connections to insurance giant AIG.. The Indiana congressman wants politicians from both parties to return campaign contributions from the company, which triggered a firestorm this week with news its executives were getting $165 million despite receiving $173 billion in bailout funds. (Newsmax)
Read Her Lips: No New Stimulus Mar 13, 2009
"I think the fact that they are already talking about stimulus two indicates they already think stimulus one has failed," suggested House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence of Indiana. Pelosi said that Congress has already passed or would pass measures beyond the first stimulus package that would help to create jobs, including the $410 billion omnibus spending bill that Obama signed Wednesday and the vast highway reauthorization bill the House will take up later this year. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
A Leader Who's Not Afraid of Prayer Mar 12, 2009
Congressman Mike Pence represents the 6th district of Indiana. In his speech to CPAC, he spoke of U.S. News Report calling to check out a rumor that he opened his staff meetings at the House Republic Conference with prayer. (Townhall.com)
Tussle over GOP leadership, party's future path Mar 9, 2009
Eric Cantor of Virginia, Kevin McCarthy of California and Mike Pence of Indiana. And he had high praise for Jindal and Palin, whom he called "very smart" with a promising future. (Concord Monitor)
House Vote on Mortgage Bad News for Taxpayers Mar 7, 2009
House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence of Indiana told HUMAN EVENTS after the vote, More than 90 percent of Americans are paying their mortgages on time and meeting their financial obligations, even in these difficult days. We should all be willing to make the sacrifices necessary to put our economy back on track. (Human Events Online)
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CPAC Speakers Leave Conservatives With Much to Cheer, Reflect On - HUMAN EVENTS. Conservatives Have Reason to Cheer After CPAC 2009 by Elisabeth Meinecke 03/02/2009. (Human Events Online)
Conservatives Have Reason to Cheer After CPAC 2009 Mar 2, 2009
CPAC Speakers Leave Conservatives With Much to Cheer, Reflect On - HUMAN EVENTS. Rush Limbaugh, in a speech at the 2009 Conservative Political Action Conference Saturday, urged conservatives to quit thinking of themselves as a minority. (Human Events Online)
Radio Hosts, Lawmakers: Stop Fairness Doctrine Feb 26, 2009
Mike Pence, an Indiana Republican who has guest-hosted on Laura Ingrahams conservative radio talk show, is seeking to bar the FCC from using taxpayer funds to enforce the Doctrine. He has drafted an amendment to the $410 billion omnibus spending bill that would block the FCC from resuming the policy, The Hill newspaper reported. (Newsmax)
Time to hit the streets? Feb 22, 2009
Jeff Flake of Arizona, Jeb Hensarling of Texas and Mike Pence of Indiana. Still, DeMint says star power isn't what we need. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Media 'Shield" Feb 16, 2009
Mike Pence, Indiana Republican, and more than 30 of his colleagues, including Rep. Rick Boucher, Virginia Democrat, are pushing hard to make the bill law. (Townhall.com)
$787b stimulus approved Feb 14, 2009
The stimulus votes exposed a "stark divide between the Democratic party and the American people," said Representative Mike Pence, an Indiana Republican who said he expects that colleagues supporting the plan will hear from angry constituents upon returning to their districts this weekend. "This is a massive liberal spending bill being passed under the guise of stimulus," said Pence, chairman of the House Republican Conference. (Boston Globe)
Stimulus a win for president Feb 14, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Congress approves $787 billion stimulus package Feb 14, 2009
Mike Pence, an Indiana Republican who said he expects that colleagues supporting the plan will hear from angry constituents upon returning to their districts this weekend. The White House said Obama would probably sign the bill early next week when he kicks off a tour of Western states to pitch proposals that a spokesman said are designed to protect homeowners by preventing foreclosures. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Congress sends $787 billion stimulus to Obama's desk Feb 14, 2009
"Thirteen bucks a week isn't going to do a whole lot to get this economy going again," said House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence of Indiana. Republicans also objected that congressional negotiators worked largely behind closed doors to cobble the bill together quickly this week, despite Obama's promises of transparency. (Anchorage Daily News)
The myth of the 'San Francisco mouse' Feb 14, 2009
Mike Pence from Indiana insisted on the House floor that the bill contained "$30 million for San Francisco mice." My fellow Northern Californian, Rep. Dan Lungren, supported the claim, calling it "Nancy Pelosi's mouse.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
New Details of Secret Stimulus Negotiations Emerge Feb 13, 2009
Yesterday morning, in the calm before the storm, I spoke with House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence (R-Ind. and asked him about the conference negotiations on this so-called stimulus bill and the reports of the funding to prepare the country for universal healthcare secreted in this abomination of a bill. (Human Events Online)
NYT: Obama back on trail as a salesman Feb 10, 2009
NYT: Obama back on trail as a salesman - The New York Times- msnbc. Already back on trail, now to sell stimulus plan. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Shovel-ready stimulus buries schools Feb 10, 2009
Republican Senator John McCain, so persuasive with his economic plans during the presidential campaign that he lost to Barack Obama 365 electoral votes to 173, howled that stimulus spending was at the point of "generational theft." In the House, Republican Mike Pence of Indiana said, "The center of this stimulus bill is massive, unaccountable government spending and the American people are tired of it.". Wait a minute. (Boston Globe)
NYT: Senate, House view stimulus differently Feb 8, 2009
Senate, House eye different stimuli priorities. It's not just Republicans vs. Democrats; each chamber has different focus. (MSNBC -- Politics)
THE SALARY CAP Feb 8, 2009
Sunday, February 08, 2009 Last Update: 06:00 AM EST. hide stories RELATED TOPICS. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Obama turns up rhetoric on stimulus plan Feb 7, 2009
House GOP Conference Chairman Mike Pence of Indiana said Friday he was disappointed that Obama had abandoned bipartisanship and "resorted to tough political rhetoric to pass the Democrats' so-called stimulus bill.". Democrats, however, say Boehner and Pence are trapped in an echo chamber of conservative talk shows and rock-ribbed Republican districts. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Obama ratchets up the rhetoric; Shows GOP clenched fist... Feb 7, 2009
""They sent us here to bring change," he said.Congressional Democrats in close touch with the White House say Obama would welcome more Republican support for the stimulus bill but has lost patience and feels Republicans have slapped his open hand of friendship. White House officials now talk of trying to win just the few GOP Senate votes needed to cut off a filibuster and pass a bill that could be reconciled with the House version.Both sides, it seems, are ready to let voters -- and history --... (The Drudge Report)
