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WASHINGTON− Wednesday evening, the House passed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). The bill is a step in the right direction to finally reforming the Inland Waterways Trust Fund.
WASHINGTON− This afternoon, Congressman Chuck Fleischmann took to the House floor in support of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). The bill is a much-needed step in the right direction to reforming the Inland Waterways Trust Fund, a key to resuming funding for the Chickamauga Lock. The House is expected to vote on this bill Wednesday night.
WASHINGTON− Congressman Chuck Fleischmann released the following statement following the passage of H.R. 2775.
WASHINGTON− Over the past two days, the House of Representatives has passed a series of bills that will begin funding vital government services in an effort to end the shutdown. Among the bills passed is legislation that will reopen our national parks, support cancer research, and honor our promises to America’s veterans. Congressman Fleischmann released the following statement.
WASHINGTON− The House has passed yet another bill to keep the American government open and functioning. The bill includes a one-year delay of Obamacare’s individual mandate, something Democrats in both the House and Senate have supported. Additionally, the bill removes federal healthcare subsidies for Members of Congress and their staff.
WASHINGTON− The House of Representatives passed H.J.Res. 59, continuing government funding at the sequester levels and defunding Obamacare. With the passage of this bill the House has done its part to assure the United States government continues to function. Following the vote, Congressman Fleischmann made the subsequent statement.
WASHINGTON− Monday evening Congressman Chuck Fleischmann attended a classified briefing on the conflict in Syria. The briefing, presented by the White House, was meant to further inform Members of the situation and potential next steps for the nation.
WASHINGTON− Today, President Obama gave a speech at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Chattanooga, TN on the subject of job creation and corporate tax reform. Congressman Fleischmann had the following comments in response.
President Barack Obama drew sharp criticism from Republicans on Capitol Hill on Wednesday following his call for a major cut in the nation's nuclear arms arsenal.
Speaking at the Brandenburg Gate where Presidents Kennedy and Reagan made historic Cold War addresses, Obama called on the U.S. to reduce its nuclear weapons by one-third if Russia would do the same.