Boehner Planning For Future, Says He Would Run House Differently

House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) told reporters Thursday that if Republicans won the House back in November and if he became Speaker, he would run the House differently than any Democrat or Republican has in the past.

The GOP Leader said that one of his first initiatives would be to invoke transparency legislation that would provide members of Congress and the American people the time they would need to read bills before reaching the floor of the House.

“[This] would give the American people a chance to have their way,” Boehner said. “I think we need to have ‘Read The Bill’ reform, and we need to have it now.”

Optimistically looking into the future, Boehner said that “if we were fortunate enough to be in the majority and if I were fortunate enough to be the Speaker of the House, I’d run the House differently.”

“Read The Bill” reform is legislation that Boehner said would require bills to be displayed online for a three-day review period and “is the first plank of a transparency initiative” Republicans have been pushing for since late 2009.

Boehner said that the Obama administration only believes that they can achieve change by passing giant bills with language that is only fully read on rare occasions.

“For 18 months, we’ve had a government that believes that change is only possible by passing 2,000 page, trillion dollar monstrosities one after another,” Boehner said.

Boehner: White House Threw House Democrats Under The Bus

House Democrats are still feeling the side effects of Secretary Robert Gibbs’ concession that the left remains vulnerable to a political coup come November’s midterm elections.

House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) told reporters Thursday he understands why House Democrats are frustrated and said “they see the White House throwing them under the bus.”

The Ohio Republican blasted Democrats saying “they’re in such disarray, it’s time for them to grow up,” and with financial reform on the cusp of being President Obama’s second major legislative accomplishment, Boehner lashed back and said that the bill was “ill conceived.”

Boehner targeted the White House and alluded to the notion that the White House was “desperate” by bringing Warren Buffet and President Clinton to assist in business communications.

“The president has no credibility with people who create [jobs],” Boehner said. “Every time [he] has had a chance to help small businesses, he has turned his back and doubled down on Washington stimulus spending.”



 



Boehner Addresses Value Voters, Attacks Stimulus

Travis Martinez, University of New Mexico- Talk Radio News Service

House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) rallied against the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Saturday morning at the Values Voters Summit in Washington, D.C., accusing the legislation's backers of delivering empty promises.

“My Democrat colleagues are bankrupting America... [The stimulus plan] was supposed to be about jobs, jobs and jobs, but what did it turn into? Nothing more than spending, spending, spending, and more spending”, said Boehner.

In regard to the recent Cap and Trade bill, Boehner disagreed with Democratic proposals that would demand higher taxes from the American people, charging that as a result there would be millions of jobs lost and a requirement for every American to invest $1700 in new green infrastructure for their home.

“It will tax every American... that’s anyone that has the audacity to turn on a light switch,” said Boehner.

In closing his remarks Boehner asked for the President allow General McChrystal, who commands U.S. troops in Afghanistan, to testify before the House and Senate. Boehner reiterated the importance of McChrystal’s testimony for success in Afghanistan, explaining that it would provide proper perspective for both Congress and the American people.

Boehner: House Vote Against ACORN Big Victory For Taxpayers

Travis Martinez, University of New Mexico-Talk Radio News Service

House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) Thursday afternoon described the decision by the House to decline federal funding for the scandal ridden community organizing group ACORN as a significant victory for taxpayers.

"Today's overwhelming bipartisan vote to stop taxpayer funding to Acorn was a big victory... this is only the beginning," said Boehner.

ACORN came under scrutiny recently when a video surfaced depicting ACORN staffers aiding individuals posing as sex workers.

Boehner Urges President To Reconsider Scrapping Missile Shield

Travis Martinez, University of New Mexico- Talk Radio News Service

House Minority Leader John Boehner asked President Barack Obama to reconsider scrapping plans to construct an Eastern European missile defense shield.

"He should stand with our allies and do what's right for the safety and security of the American people," said Boehner during his weekly press briefing.

Boehner also asked that General McChrystal be allowed to testify before Congress and the Senate before the administration makes any decision regarding Afghanistan. Boehner reiterated throughout the briefing the importance of having McChrystal testify in a public forum.

"It's imperative that the American people and members of Congress hear directly from Gen. McChrystal and soon," said Boehner.

Boehner talked about the recent scandal facing the embattled community organizing group ACORN, stating that House Republicans have legislation ready to stop all ACORN funding and would threaten the Speaker with a discharge petition if nothing is done soon.

"House Democrats have voted time and again to protect tax payer money for ACORN, a troubled organization rife with corruption and criminal conduct... to protect tax payer money," said Boehner.

An video has recently surfaced depicting ACORN staff helping two individuals posing as sex workers.

In response to the Senate Finance Committee's health care reform proposal, Boehner stated,"it relies on the same big government run health care program. The Democrats need to scrap these big government run programs and address the current health care delivery system."

“We are going to be talking about this [health care] issue for weeks and weeks and weeks and even months," said Boehner.

"We are in the middle of a modern day political rebellion... the American people are saying, enough, is enough."

When asked if there has been anything good to report, Boehner replied, "It's been a tough week."

Boehner waved away recent remarks made by former President Jimmy Carter that asserted the opposition to President Obama was racially motivated.

“These issues are not racial issues and ought to be done with civility,” said Boehner.