Today, as President Obama heads to Detroit to renew his call for $1.6 trillion in higher taxes, including higher tax rates, Main Street job creators are sharing first hand what the impact of the President’s proposal means to them and the men and women working alongside them – their employees.  In some cases, the President’s tax hikes will force businesses to adjust hiring plans… Read more

New research released by Health Affairs found that Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) are less likely to receive wasteful or questionable care than those in traditional Medicare.  Unfortunately, rather than strengthen and promote MA, ObamaCare will force 7 million beneficiaries out of Medicare Advantage by 2017. The study found that beneficiaries… Read more

Washington, DC – Today, Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) released the following statement in reaction to the November jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor.  A net total of 146,000 jobs were created, and the unemployment rate for November decreased to 7.7 percent. “The fact that the unemployment rate remains this high is why it is so important that… Read more

Washington, DC - Today, Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) introduced the Customs Trade Facilitation and Enforcement Act of 2012 (H.R. 6642). Chairman Brady stated , “In the 21st Century, time is a trade barrier that can leave American companies less competitive in the global marketplace.  My goal is to lower the cost and delays at the… Read more

WASHINGTON – House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-Michigan) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) issued the following statement after the White House convened a call this morning with the charitable giving community:   “Today, the White House chose to mislead and scare America’s charitable giving community, using them as pawns in… Read more

Today’s report from the Department of Labor shows that a net total of 146,000 jobs were created and the unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent in November.  While any job creation is welcomed, it is important to put them in perspective. Jobs Due to the size of the American workforce, gaining 146,000 jobs per month just won’t cut it.  The country is still more than 4… Read more

Washington, DC – Today, Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) issued the following statements after the Senate passed legislation granting permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) with Russia and Moldova.  The legislation (H.R. 6156) also imposes sanctions on persons identified as responsible for the detention,… Read more

Washington, DC – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) issued the following statement in reaction to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner’s statement that the Obama Administration is ready to go over the fiscal cliff if tax rates are not increased.   “It is irresponsible for the President and Treasury Secretary to prefer to drive this country… Read more

Yesterday, President Obama claimed that “the math” behind Republicans’ proposal to obtain $800 billion in revenue through tax reform without raising tax rates does not add up: "Unfortunately, the Speaker's proposal right now is still out of balance.  You know, he talks, for example, about $800 billion worth of revenues, but he says he's going to do that… Read more

   GOP Tax Reform  President’s Plan Creates a simpler and fairer tax code  Yes  No Closes special interest loopholes  Yes  No … Read more