The True Cost of Government-Run Health Care
For the past several months, debate over health care reform has unfortunately been relegated to partisan rhetoric and hypothetical proposals. The public was recently treated to its first glimpse of the House Majority’s intentions when a “tri-committee” discussion draft was released last week. As expected, their plan centers around a “public plan” option coupled with heavy insurance mandates and extensive government regulation. Notably absent from the draft were specifics on how this reform will be financed. As various Senate proposals have been reported to cost over a trillion dollars, this omission is striking to say the least. (Jul 2, 2009 ) Full Story>>

The Punitive Cap-And-Tax Bill
The House recently considered H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy Security Act. The bill seeks to cap global greenhouse emissions by putting in place a complicated “cap-and-trade” program that would require all energy producers to purchase expensive government permits in exchange for the right to produce energy from certain natural resources or to produce certain goods like steel, aluminum, or cement. The legislation will have a devastating impact on our economy and disproportionally hit cold-weather states like Wisconsin and I voted against this measure. (Jun 26, 2009 ) Full Story>>

Dedication of Racine's Legacy Museum and Memorial Room
Madame Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the dedication of the Legacy Museum and Memorial Room in Racine, Wisconsin, and to honor the sacrifices of Southern Wisconsin’s bravest heroes. On Sunday, June 14, 2009, as a result of the generous sponsorship by the Racine Area Veterans, Incorporated, the Racine community will be home to a new facility where we can commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep this country safe.(Jun 17, 2009 ) Full Story>>

• The False Choice versus The Patients' Choice

• Remarks at RCEDC's Annual Meeting

• Exceptional Heroes of an Exceptional Nation

• A Transformative Health Care Alternative

• A Tribute to Jack Kemp

• Lead or Follow? America’s Challenge in the Global Economy

• Listening Session Schedule

• The GOP's Alternative Budget

• Taxing Times

• Prioritizing Pork

• The President's proposals: the good, the bad, and some better alternatives

• Step One: Acknowledge the Problem

• Getting Back to Work

• True Cost of the So-Called “Stimulus” Bill

• No Retreat in Defense of Life

• An Economic Stimulus That Actually Works

• Inauguration Day: We Are All Americans

• A Major Health Victory for Wisconsin

• The Fed Opens the Spigot

• Paying Tribute to Racine’s Weyrich

• Expediting Assistance for Auto Workers

• The Road to Economic Recovery, Part II

• The Road to Economic Recovery, Part I

• A Great Day for America

• Lessons from the Election

• Welcome

Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., who represents Racine and Southeastern Wisconsin in Congress, updates the community on what is happening on Capitol Hill. He will let us in on legislation he is working on along with potential laws that may impact Southeastern Wisconsin. Check back often to stay in touch with our congressman.

Ryan, a Janesville Republican who just won his sixth two-year term, represents Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District, which fully encompasses Racine, Kenosha and Walworth counties, and extends north to include some communities in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties.

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