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Speaker Boehner Announces Appointments to Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction
The Speaker's Official Website ^ | 08/10/2011

Posted on 08/10/2011 8:50:40 AM PDT by SeekAndFind

Speaker Boehner Announces Appointments to Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction

Washington (Aug 10)

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) today announced his intent to appoint the following three lawmakers to represent House Republicans on the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction:

House Republican Conference Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX)

House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI)

House Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI)

Speaker Boehner has tapped Chairman Hensarling to serve as a co-chair of the joint select committee. Boehner issued the following statement regarding the appointments of Chairmen Hensarling, Camp, and Upton:

“Our debt and deficits are a threat to our economy, and America cannot achieve long-term job growth until we take action to address this crisis. In the weeks ahead, a serious, bipartisan committee of lawmakers will begin the hard but necessary work of making the tough choices needed to rein in mandatory and entitlement spending, which are the drivers of our debt. The lawmakers I have appointed to serve on this joint committee are proven leaders who have earned the trust and confidence of their colleagues and constituents. They understand the gravity of our debt crisis and I appreciate their willingness to serve on this panel.

“The two parties have fundamental differences about government and its proper role in our society. Where we've been able to agree, we have acted, and in a way consistent with the American people’s desire for a smaller, less costly, and more accountable government. Still, the differences remain, and so does the urgent work of returning our economy to creating jobs and lifting the crushing burden of debt that threatens our children’s future. This joint committee presents an opportunity for both parties to bring to the table their best ideas, debate them on the merits, and ultimately come together to do what’s best for our country. With all that’s at stake, I expect that the joint select committee will conduct its work in the open and transparent manner the American people deserve.”


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To: KansasGirl

http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/08/07/ryan-downplays-prospects-of-new-deficit-committee/

“Mr. Ryan said that House Speaker John Boehner (R., Ohio) hasn’t yet settled on which three House Republicans he will select for the 12-member panel. Asked if he would be on the panel, Mr. Ryan said that “I have not been told.”

He requested it. Notice he did not say “I am not going to serve.” He said he hasn’t been told yet whether or not he would be on it. The quote you cite was made AFTER the selection. I know what I saw and heard. Maybe he had a change of heart, I am not sure, but he asked to be on the committee publicly...


81 posted on 08/10/2011 9:38:30 AM PDT by jessduntno (When you want to rob Peter to pay Paul, you'll always have the support of Paul.)
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To: CPT Clay
Off topic, but have you seen Upton’s daughter or is she his niece?

Kate Upton is Fred Upton's niece. And you have excellent taste.

82 posted on 08/10/2011 9:39:53 AM PDT by Numbers Guy
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To: Dick Bachert

The choice of Upton is a catastrophe.

Now the only question is how much our net taxes paid will rise under the guise of “closing loopholes”.

Boehner has SCREWED the base with the choice of Upton.


83 posted on 08/10/2011 9:40:50 AM PDT by LowTaxesEqualsProsperity
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To: goodnesswins

TRUE!

I saw him being interviewed about wanting to be on this committee, and although he said he would be on it if asked, he said that there would be no good results coming from the decisions made by the 12.

It’s very smart of him to be disassociated with the losers.

Why damage his image?


84 posted on 08/10/2011 9:41:05 AM PDT by COUNTrecount (Barry...above his poi grade.)
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To: MNJohnnie

That’s about as useful as reading the White House blog to educate yourself on what’s really in the health care bill.


85 posted on 08/10/2011 9:42:22 AM PDT by perfect_rovian_storm (It is terrible to contemplate how few politicians are hanged. -- G.K. Chesterton)
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To: CharlesWayneCT; All
Lying or misheard aren't the only two choices.

He may have looked at what the "super" committee can accomplish and what he has planned for the Budget committee (moving from baseline to zero-based budgeting and other reforms) and what can be done there and concluded he's simply better off staying Budget committee chairman and moving forward that agenda.

That reflects his statements on FoxNews Sunday and the statement released today where he says he asked not to be considered.

86 posted on 08/10/2011 9:43:47 AM PDT by newzjunkey (an expired "Bush tax cut" is really an Obama Tax Increase.)
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To: Bigun
The dims appoint their best communist troops and we appoint a super rino and two others that are more like dims than conservatives... these picks are a slap to the face of the Tea Party. Either these rinos cave and raise taxes with no real cuts or nothing is agreed upon and 40% of the Military and 40% of Medicare will be cut... and the dims will blame the republicans for all of our ills and the media will promote that version of the lie and we all lose... another 4 years of the marxist muslim hater.

LLS

87 posted on 08/10/2011 9:44:16 AM PDT by LibLieSlayer (Certified Al Palin Hobbit Terrorist)
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To: jessduntno; kcvl
How about this???? August 10, 2011

House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan made the following statement today praising Speaker John Boehner's choices for the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction and explaining why he asked not to be among them:

http://budget.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=255584

88 posted on 08/10/2011 9:46:48 AM PDT by goodnesswins
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To: Logic n' Reason

boehner hates the Tea Party as much as pelosi and reid do... that is why.

LLS


89 posted on 08/10/2011 9:47:42 AM PDT by LibLieSlayer (Certified Al Palin Hobbit Terrorist)
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To: SeekAndFind

Being from Michigan I can tell you we are screwed with these picks.


90 posted on 08/10/2011 9:48:47 AM PDT by kempster
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To: SeekAndFind

Upton will f**k us. The only question is; “at what point?” But then you knew that when you appointed him, didn’t you Johnny boy?


91 posted on 08/10/2011 9:49:45 AM PDT by Grunthor (Faster than the speed of smell.)
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To: SeekAndFind

only takes one RINO.
for sure the Dems will be lockstep.

we the people be screwed, again


92 posted on 08/10/2011 9:50:09 AM PDT by fnord (Republicans are just the right-wing of the left-wing of American politics)
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To: SeekAndFind

Pat Toomey is a great pick.


93 posted on 08/10/2011 9:50:11 AM PDT by P.O.E. (Pray for America)
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To: SeekAndFind

Pathetic,what’s Upton going to do,suggest using mercury bulbs to balance the budget?


94 posted on 08/10/2011 9:50:45 AM PDT by ballplayer
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To: SeekAndFind

WTF!

No Ryan???

Retaliation against the Tea Party.


95 posted on 08/10/2011 9:51:34 AM PDT by dervish (out of Afghanistan NOW)
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To: Bigun

You are wrong... sorry but you are.

LLS


96 posted on 08/10/2011 9:51:39 AM PDT by LibLieSlayer (Certified Al Palin Hobbit Terrorist)
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To: goodnesswins

You mean what he said 3 days later, after the picks were made? What about it? He’s just putting the best face on it. If you ask me, he should take Boner on. This was a big mistake. Boner’s selections suck.


97 posted on 08/10/2011 9:52:11 AM PDT by jessduntno (When you want to rob Peter to pay Paul, you'll always have the support of Paul.)
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To: dervish

RE: WTF!

No Ryan???


Actually, Paul Ryan was the natural choice for Boehner but he asked NOT to be included in the committee (see Post #62).

In which case, Boehner should have chosen the brains behind the Penny Plan — Connie Mack.


98 posted on 08/10/2011 9:54:14 AM PDT by SeekAndFind (u)
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To: jessduntno

So you think he is lying?


99 posted on 08/10/2011 9:54:17 AM PDT by CharlesWayneCT
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To: perfect_rovian_storm
Right.

The better way to find out about them is to let some anonymous blog poster tell you what to think about them.

100 posted on 08/10/2011 9:55:49 AM PDT by MNJohnnie (Giving politicians more tax money is like giving addicts free drugs to cure their addiction)
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