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Bipartisan Farm Bill Moves Forward
May 17, 2013
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Just before midnight on May 15th, after hours of debate, the House Committee on Agriculture passed bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Farm Bill for another five years. While it’s far from perfect, this bill includes a number of reforms that reduce federal spending and eliminate duplicative pr...More
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Hastings Urges Obama Administration to Halt Proposed Endangered Species Listing
May 15, 2013
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Congressman Doc Hastings (WA-04) today sent a letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Director Dan Ashe expressing concern over the USFWS hastily listing the White Bluffs Bladderpod under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and seeking to finalize a critical habitat designation next week. In t...More
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Preserving Social Security for Future Generations
May 10, 2013
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As a parent and grandparent, I want to ensure Social Security is protected for today’s seniors and for generations to come. Social Security Administration facts show our nation is changing. 160 workers were paying into Social Security for every retiree receiving benefits in 1935. Today, there are 2....More
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