OPENING STATEMENT OF RANKING MEMBER DAVE CAMP (R-MI) HEARING ON THE PRESIDENT’S FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET OVERVIEW WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY SECRETARY TIMOTHY F. GEITHNER MARCH 3, 2009 (REMARKS AS PREPARED) Thank you for yielding, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Secretary, the President’s budget increases taxes on every American and does so during a recession.  Now, before my… Read more

Washington, DC – Ways and Means Ranking Member Dave Camp (R-MI) issued the following statement today in response to the unveiling of the President’s trade agenda: “I welcome the President’s commitment to implementing trade agreements that protect and create opportunities for working Americans.  Exports have been one of the few bright spots in our economy.  We need to move forward… Read more

Hidden $646 Billion Energy Tax to Hit Every American Washington, DC – Ways and Means Ranking Member Dave Camp (R-MI) issued the following statement today after the White House released its budget blueprint: “This budget taxes 100% of Americans, not just the wealthiest 2%.  The media should be embarrassed for spreading this blatant spin instead of doing the fact checking the American… Read more

Washington, DC – Ways and Means Ranking Member Dave Camp (R-MI) issued the following statement at today’s bipartisan, bicameral Trade Adjustment Assistance press conference: “It’s not every day that we are able to reach a bipartisan and bicameral compromise, and I am so proud to have reached an agreement with Chairman Baucus, Chairman Rangel, and Senator Grassley on legislation to… Read more

OPENING STATEMENT OF RANKING MEMBER DAVE CAMP HEARING ON SCIENTIFIC OBJECTIVES FOR CLIMATE CHANGE LEGISLATION FEBRUARY 25, 2009 (REMARKS AS DELIVERED) Thank you for yielding, Mr. Chairman. Before we get into the substance of this hearing, I would be remiss not to thank the Chairman for exerting our jurisdiction over this issue.  As Dr. Hansen, a witness for the majority, notes in his… Read more

By Chas Sisk Tennessee could reject a portion of the $787 billion economic stimulus package out of concerns that it would force the state to raise taxes on businesses in the future. At the National Governors Association meetings in Washington, D.C., Gov. Phil Bredesen said this week that he might turn down relief for unemployed workers worth an estimated $143 million because of… Read more

Camp Comments on President’s Address to Joint Session of Congress Washington D.C. – Ways & Means Ranking Member Dave Camp made the following statement tonight after President Obama addressed a joint session of Congress: “The President deserves much credit for his willingness to tackle health care reform, the budget deficit, Social Security and the recession all at once.  It is a… Read more

“Clearly, we are facing historic challenges right now, but those do not minimize the looming crisis we face in Social Security, health care costs and the nation’s debt.  I applaud the President for recognizing these issues and prodding Congress to act before critical services must be cut or we incur unprecedented levels of debt. “I am worried about the early rumors of… Read more

Washington D.C.- Ways & Means Ranking Member Dave Camp (R-MI) delivered the Republican response to President Obama’s weekly radio address.  The transcript of the Congressman’s remarks are below.     Transcript: “Hello, I am Congressman Dave Camp from Michigan, and I serve as the lead Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee. “American families and… Read more

Washington D.C. - On Monday, the President will convene a “Fiscal Responsibility Summit” with members of his Administration, key congressional representatives and advocacy groups.  U.S. Rep. Dave Camp (R-MI), the Ranking Republican on the Ways and Means Committee, has agreed to attend the 3-hour policy discussion. “Last week’s stimulus bill doubled the federal deficit,… Read more