Leading House Republican Provides Trump SOTU Preview Through the Lens of Tax Cuts USA Daily Review Ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union, Rep. Brady discussed the positive impacts the GOP Tax Cuts have had on our economy. Rep. Brady emphasized that, thanks to the GOP Tax Cuts, the State of our Economy is strong: “When it comes to the economy, the State of the Union is strong. It’s been just over a year since we’ve had this new tax code and I think it’s performed better than expected.” “T...
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Washington, DC – Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX-08) congratulated D’Anne Emmett Spence of Huntsville, Texas, as she was promoted to the rank of Colonel of the United States Air Force, and invited her to be his guest at the State Of The Union Address. Huntsville native and Air Force Colonel D'Anne Emmett Smith “I want to offer my sincerest congratulations to D’Anne Emmett Spence on her promotion," said Brady. “Achieving the rank of Colonel speaks to her outstanding character, work ethic, and servi...
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Washington, D.C. –Today, the top Republican on the Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the following statement in response to the Labor Department’s January 2019 jobs report: “While Democrats continue to debate how high they are willing to tax families, the GOP Tax Cuts keep paying real, measurable dividends for American workers and small businesses. Wages and benefits for workers checked in at an 11-year high this week, and today’s jobs numbers show a strong and growing U.S. e...
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USA Business Radio Today’s jobs report from the Department of Labor continues to point to a growing and robust economy: “Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 304,000 in January, compared with an average monthly gain of 223,000 in 2018. In January, employment grew in several industries, including leisure and hospitality, construction, health care, and transportation and warehousing. There were no discernible impacts of the partial federal government shutdown on the estimates of employme...
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The Daily Blaze According to a new report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Employment Cost Index (ECI) shows that “wages and salaries increased 3.1 percent” last year. What this means: The ECI reflects changes to workers’ salaries and benefits. It has been over a decade since the ECI has clocked in at this high of a rate. What they are saying: Check out what the headlines are saying regarding this exciting news: CNBC: Worker wage gains just broke 3% for the first time in more...
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The Woodlands Online By: Committee on Ways and Means | Published 01/30/2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing entitled “Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions.” Republicans on the Committee made clear that while they support protections for patients with pre-existing conditions, the status-quo, created by the Democrat’s health care law passed nearly a decade ago, is not working for patients and families. Republicans Cement Unwavering Support ...
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The Times USA The top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) delivered the following opening statement at a Full Committee Hearing on Protecting Americans With Pre-Existing Conditions. Before the start of today’s hearing, Rep. Brady and the top Republican on the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Devin Nunes (R-CA) sent a letter to Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) regarding pre-existing conditions. CLICK HERE to read the full letter. Remarks as prepared fo...
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There is an untold story behind the weekend announcement that the federal government would reopen until February 15. Lawmakers in both parties will work to find common ground on the stalemate that partially closed the government for 35 days. Speaker Nancy Pelosi crowed “our unity is our power”. But in the House her total refusal to negotiate with President Trump and find a compromise was quickly and quietly eroding this support beneath her. On January 17, Republicans offered a motion on the Hous...
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The Brady Briefing is a regular feature of USA Daily Times. In this issue, Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) focuses on the changes in leadership in the US House, border security, and Hurricane Harvey support
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) released the following statement reiterating his commitment to pro-life causes and legislation: “Today, thousands will gather in our nation’s capital and come together in a March for Life, taking a passionate stand and supporting the sanctity of life and the rights of the unborn. As we move into the minority, it is more important than ever to safeguard the significant work we have done to protect life. My wife Cathy and I are parents only becaus...
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