Lawmakers blast health care billBasin representatives say bill will cost jobs Nov 11, 2009
and Wally Herger and Tom McClintock, both R-Calif. blasted the bill that passed the House on a 220-215 vote, saying it will cost the nation jobs, taxpayers money and possibly make health care worse through a government takeover. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Public needs to weigh in on issue of dam removal Nov 8, 2009
Wally Herger and former assemblyman Doug LaMalfa, who is running for the Senate, are all adamantly opposed to what is going on. In a recent poll, only 11 percent of Klamath County registered voters favored dam removal. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
GOP members offer amendment to force Congress to participate in public option Nov 5, 2009
Joe Wilson (S.C.), Wally Herger (Calif. Phil Gingrey (Ga. (TheHill.com)
Letter: ‘Have you been seeing red paint?’ Sep 22, 2009
Mr. Wally Herger, currently the world s worst person (Aug. 26 Appeal-Democrat article), certainly deserves this distinction. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Gems of the GOP Sep 17, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Letter: Obama following through on platform Sep 14, 2009
Wally Herger praising a man who claimed to be a proud right wing terrorist. A terrorist is someone who uses violence to intimidate others for political purposes: a terrorist assassinated John Kennedy in 1963; a terrorist assassinated Martin Luther King in 1968; a terrorist assassinated Bobby Kennedy in 1968; a terrorist killed 168 Americans in Oklahoma City in 1995; including the hijackers, terrorists killed almost 3,000 people on Sept. 11. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Letter: Don't blast Herger without the context Sep 11, 2009
Here are some figures for California's top recipients of Health Services/HMO political contributions; Wally Herger is 15th on the list in California ... On a national level, Democrats have far outstripped Republicans in contributions from Health Services/HMOs, and there are scores of Democrats who've received substantially more than Wally Herger. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Letter: Newspapers may reap what they sow Sep 6, 2009
I ve been mulling the Appeal-Democrat s Aug. 26 front-page attack on Wally Herger. It is common knowledge that newspapers across the nation have steadily been going bankrupt. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Three Cheers: Herger's efforts appreciated Sep 5, 2009
Recently, I attended a town hall meeting held by Congressman Wally Herger on the proposed health care reform. Congressman Herger extended the meeting until all had a chance to speak. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Letter: Voters will hold Herger responsible Sep 3, 2009
Concerning Mr. Keith Olbermann s opinion of Congressman Wally Herger: The Constitution of the United States is, in reality, a matter of interpretation. As far back as the 1860s, the writ of habeus corpus was set aside dependent on one s interpretation of rebellion or seccession. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Letter: Healthcare council details its position Sep 2, 2009
A letter with the key points of that paper has been provided personally to Congressman Wally Herger. The documents can be viewed at http://tr. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Letters to the Editor Sep 2, 2009
Wally Herger, a Republican, and Rep ... Wally Herger is no John McCain ... Wally Herger and the "right-wing terrorist" in his audience, I ask myself: How would Sen. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Letter: 'Millions of us feel the same way' Aug 31, 2009
I am happy that Congressman Wally Herger recognizes that fact. Leo PetersYuba City. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Letter: Herger endorsement requires apology Aug 30, 2009
Last night I saw our representative, Wally Herger, declare at a public meeting in Redding that a man who stood and identified himself as a right wing terrorist was a great American. I am appalled and disgusted that Mr. Herger would stoop so low as to pander to the basest motives of his constituents. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Letter: Herger's stance counter to needs Aug 30, 2009
Wally Herger s highly partisan letter to constituents opposing Federally-subsidized health insurance for those who need it. However, four of the five top industries contributing to Herger s campaign represent for-profit health care: insurance, health professionals, pharmaceuticals/health products, and health services/HMOs. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Off Beat: Wally’s 'worst' week? Aug 30, 2009
Was last week Wally Herger's "worst" week ever ... Matt Lavoie, the spokesman for Congressman Wally Herger, 2nd district of California, today's worst person in the world ... Wally Herger, Congressman, California 2nd, today's worst person in the world. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Political civility hits new low Aug 29, 2009
Wally Herger of Chico gave a warm verbal embrace to a constituent who described himself as a "right-wing terrorist." The man was apparently taking as his own, and editing, the warning about "right-wing extremists" that appeared in a recent report from the U.S. Homeland Security Department. But Herger's loud "Amen!" and description of the man as a "great American" suggests that the congressman sees his role not as a member of the loyal opposition but as part of a political hit squad whose job it... (Fresno Bee)
LETTER: Guns at health care meeting is outrageous Aug 27, 2009
Harry Potter wrote on Aug 26, 2009 7:27 PM:" Earlier this week, it was reported that Rep. Wally Herger, (R-Cali.) had hosted a town meeting during which he praised an attendee for declaring himself a "proud right-wing terrorist. ""Amen, God bless you," Herger told the man, named Bert Stead. "There is a great American. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Letter: Herger's 'terrorist' backing outrageous Aug 26, 2009
Our congressman, Wally Herger, finally made it into the national news. When a member of the audience at a recent town hall meeting in Redding announced to Herger that "I am a proud, right-wing terrorist," Congressman Herger's response was "Amen, God bless you. There is a great American." Disagreement is very American, as is civil debate. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Letter: Politicans' goal: Just win baby Aug 23, 2009
Wally Herger s town hall meeting Thursday: "Medicare and Medicaid - they re government programs and you can see how well they work", Herger, R-Chico, said to applause and laughter from the mostly grayhaired crowd. Mostly grayhaired crowd. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Letter: Discussion more than health care Aug 23, 2009
I gave the signs to Wally Herger. I hope he reads them. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Letter: Still waiting for Herger's answers Aug 23, 2009
I went to the town hall meeting to hear Wally Herger. I am still waiting for the answer to the most important question that was asked at that meeting. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Editorial: Don't let taunts and guns intimidate you Aug 21, 2009
Helena, to Wally Herger, R-Chico, to Dan Lungren, R-Gold River are seeing hundreds, even thousands of people at town hall meetings, with opponents of reform proposals outnumbering proponents. Such dissent is what First Amendment guarantees of free speech, peaceable assembly and petitioning government for a redress of grievances are all about. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Health care: the single-payer option Aug 16, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009. Health care reform was an idea whose time had come. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Letter: Congress needs quizzing on bills Aug 16, 2009
Wally Herger s office staff. I have requested they put the wheels in motion to push through a No Congressman Left Behind Act. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Dam removal decision senselessSiskiyou County supervisors back five solutions to fish survival in Basin Aug 6, 2009
Each day while the mindless dam removal agenda remains, Siskiyou County residents must contact those in authority over regulatory agencies: U.S. Representatives Wally Herger and Mike Thompson of California and Greg Walden of Oregon; and Senators Diane Feinstein of California and Ron Wyden of Oregon; Governors Arnold Schwarzenegger of California and Ted Kulongoski of Oregon; and Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and President Barack Obama with the narrative: No dam removal, protect the... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Letter: Don't blindly follow health care 'lines' Aug 6, 2009
I had the privilege of hearing Congressman Wally Herger s town hall meeting about health care reform. What was great about it was the lack of details on the Republican plan. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Letter: Wally Herger lives in a dream world Aug 1, 2009
Other Articles in this Category. Most Commented Stories. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Showdown Today on Dems' House Censorship Jul 27, 2009
The battle against censorship by the House Democrat majority continues today as Republicans plan to speak out on the issue during their hour-long leadership Special Orders speeches tonight from the House floor. Highly-placed Republican staffers tell HUMAN EVENTS that all Republican members were invited to defend their First Amendment right to free speech tonight during one-hour Special Orders speeches, giving examples of censorship of their franking privileges by Democrats on the Franking... (Human Events Online)
Taxing the rich Jul 21, 2009
Wally Herger, R-Calif. "These massive tax increases are no substitute for real fiscal responsibility.". (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Off Beat: Herger’s apple a day law for DC Jul 19, 2009
Wally Herger, recently announced he's introduced legislation to, as his press release blared, "Keep Washington Out of the Doctor's Office.". The Herger bill he's a co-sponsor is the Doctor-Patient Relationship and Research Protection Act, which would "prevent bureaucratic interference in health care decisions that should be left up to the patient and their doctor," according to the release. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
House panel passes tax increase for health plan Jul 17, 2009
Wally Herger, a California Republican, said the tax increases are no substitute for fiscal responsibility. House Democrats propose surtax on rich to pay for health care. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
GOP vows to fight health care tax increases Jul 17, 2009
Wally Herger, a California Republican, said the tax increases are no substitute for fiscal responsibility. Committee Chairman Charles Rangel said there were more than 50 amendments to work through before the committee votes on the overall bill. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
ACLJ & Members of Congress Pleased Supreme Court Upholds FCC's Indecency Policy Protecting Children from Broadcasting Expletives Apr 29, 2009
The ACLJ filed its friend-of-the-court brief on behalf of itself and 18 members of the U.S. House of Representatives from the 110th Congress: Charles Pickering, Roscoe Bartlett, Kevin Brady, Paul Broun, Danny Davis, John Doolittle, Mary Fallin, Trent Franks, Wally Herger, Jim Jordan, Doug Lamborn, Kenny Marchant, Jeff Miller, Marilyn Musgrave, Joe Pitts, Mark Souder, Tim Walber and Dave Weldon. You can read the ACLJ amicus brief here. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Letter: Herger on Federal Reserve audit? Apr 11, 2009
Wally Herger has not co-sponsored H.R. 1207, a bill that would require an audit of the Federal Reserve ... Wally Herger could care less if you or I were to be audited but, for some reason, declines to state why the Federal Reserve should be above such scrutiny. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Letter: Before you start bashing earmarks ... Apr 2, 2009
Well, in the budget just passed, and which originated under our former president and the leader of Buck's party, Wally Herger had three, yes three, earmarks. One of those was for levees to protect Marysville. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
DNC: The Special Election in New York's 20th Congressional District Apr 2, 2009
Kevin McCarthy, Mike Coffman, Wally Herger, David Dreier, and Howard McKeon. Each gave $10,000 on the spot for Tedisco. (PR Newswire)
RSC, Tuesday Group Band Together Apr 1, 2009
Wally Herger (R-Calif. who served as the ranking member on the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade in the 110th Congress, also signed the letter. (Roll Call)
Dems Focus on Expanding Healthcare Spending Apr 1, 2009
The battle of the budget heats up this week as both the House and Senate begin floor debate on budget resolutions passed out of their respective budget committees last week. The House version included three separate $1 billion budget reconciliation directives to specific committees to write legislation -- that would be sped through Congress under the budget reconciliation umbrella -- on Obama s three biggest agenda items: the government takeover of healthcare, an over $3,100 per family annual... (Human Events Online)
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Dems Focus on Expanding Healthcare Spending - HUMAN EVENTS. Dems Focus on Expanding Healthcare Spending by 03/30/2009. (Human Events Online)
New York Special Awash in Cash Mar 21, 2009
Jeb Hensarling (Texas), Wally Herger (Calif. Peter King (N.Y.), Leonard Lance (N.J.), Jerry Lewis (Calif. (Roll Call)
Letter: Headline ‘ideological ranting’ Mar 21, 2009
This liberal left-wing attack on our congressman, Wally Herger, is totally uncalled for ... Congressman Wally Herger was just re-elected by a majority of Yuba-Sutter voters. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Letter: ‘Wally’s World’ headline offends Mar 20, 2009
If you agree with his politics or not, Wally Herger is our representative to the U.S Congress and deserves more respect. Sheila Mathews. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
U.S. tries to boost confidence in markets Mar 4, 2009
4 trillion, a tax increase that will fall especially hard on job-creating small businesses and charitable organizations," said Rep. Wally Herger (R-Calif.). "But in spite of this tax increase, this budget also manages to increase the debt held by the public by $7 trillion over the next 10 years. " More from msnbc.com 2009 The Washington Post Company On NewsvineRate Story:LowHighMORE FROM BUSINESSBusiness Section FrontAdd Business headlines to your news reader:Top... (MSNBC -- Business)
Letter: Herger off mark on NEA remark Feb 28, 2009
Cherry-picking something to complain about in the $787 billion stimulus bill ("How Did Wally Vote," Feb. 14), Congressman Wally Herger dismisses the National Endowment for the Art with a thoughtless question: "How will funding for the NEA grow our economy?". Evidently, Mr. Herger is unaware that the unemployment rate in the fine arts sector is over 12 percent. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Obama team sees stimulus advancing health reform Feb 15, 2009
Wally Herger, R-Calif. To address concerns from Herger and other opponents, lawmakers said the bill states that nothing in the legislation allows the council to mandate coverage, reimbursement, or other policies for any public or private insurers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Letter: Reader appreciates criticism of Herger Feb 12, 2009
Wally Herger for writing two letters to the editor of the Appeal-Democrat expressing disdain for new President Barack Obama ... How long has Wally Herger been in office. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
