- December 2012
- Dec 1, 2012
As Chairman of the U.S. Delegation to the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue (TLD), Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) today concluded the 73rd biannual meeting of U.S. and European legislators in Washington, D.C.
< Read more > - November 2012
- Nov 28, 2012
As Chairman of the U.S. Delegation to the Transatlantic Legislators Dialogue (TLD), Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) is hosting the bi-annual meeting with European legislators from the European Parliament in Washington, D.C.
< Read more > - October 2012
- Oct 23, 2012
FCC BLOCKS NEW CELL PHONE By Rep. Cliff Stearns
< Read more > - Oct 9, 2012
Rep. Stearns (R-FL) today was presented the first annual "Freedom Fighter" Award by FreedomWorks for his strong record of voting to protect the liberties and economic interests of the American people.
< Read more > - September 2012
- Sep 21, 2012
Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) a "Taxpayer Hero" for his 2011 voting record.
< Read more > - Sep 13, 2012
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business association, today named Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) A Guardian of Small Business for his outstanding voting record on behalf of America's small-business own
< Read more > - August 2012
- Aug 1, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) saw his "No More Solyndras" Act approved today by the Energy & Commerce Committee. Stearns, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, is leading the probe into the Ad
< Read more > - June 2012
- Jun 18, 2012
"As the federal government funds green' energy projects, we need to see if these programs are working and what is the return for taxpayers," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Ove
< Read more > - May 2012
- May 9, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) has been selected to receive the 2012 Thomas Jefferson Award from the International Foodservice Distributors Association.
< Read more > - May 8, 2012
High gas prices not only hurt Florida drivers, they hurt our economy.
< Read more > - April 2012
- Apr 25, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) will be speaking at the Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) Policy Breakfast at 8:30 AM on Thursday, April 26, 2012.
< Read more > - Apr 23, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) has received a perfect rating of 100 percent from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for congressional votes cast in 2011.
< Read more > - March 2012
- Mar 29, 2012
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce honored Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) today at their office on Capitol Hill for his support of pro-jobs, pro-growth policies during the first session of the 112th Congress.
< Read more > - February 2012
- Feb 16, 2012
"President Obama's Executive Order 13563, issued just over one year ago, affirmed, among other things that agencies must adopt only those regulatory actions whose benefits justify its costs and are tailored to impose the least burden to society," said
< Read more > - Feb 15, 2012
"As a former business owner, I know the impact regulations have on business growth and employment," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - January 2012
- Jan 26, 2012
"Instead of producing thousands of clean energy' jobs, the Administration's loan guarantee and grant programs are yielding another bankruptcy and the squandering of taxpayer dollars," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy a
< Read more > - Jan 24, 2012
"Tonight, President Obama shared his vision for the future of our nation, a blueprint that relies on more government, more taxes, and more debt."
< Read more > - Jan 18, 2012
"Our nation's ever-increasing debt threatens our economic viability and undermines our national sovereignty," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Jan 10, 2012
Special to the Ocala Star-Banner 12/25/2011
< Read more > - December 2011
- Dec 7, 2011
"Not all regulations are equal, there are those that protect our safety and keep our children healthy, and there are those that destroy jobs and deter economic growth," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Dec 6, 2011
"Under current law, Members of Congress and their staff are not held legally accountable for any personal investment decisions made based on nonpublic information they obtain through their official positions," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Dec 4, 2011
"The United States and the European Union share many interests, especially in overcoming this period of slow economic and sluggish job growth," said Rep. Cliff Stearns R-Sixth) Chairman of the U.S. Delegation to the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue
< Read more > - October 2011
- Oct 17, 2011
Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) has named Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) a "Taxpayer Hero" for his 2010 voting record. Stearns received a rating of 96 percent, one of the highest in the nation.
< Read more > - Oct 6, 2011
"If President Obama believes that we should borrow billions of dollars from China to subsidize American businesses trying to compete with China then he doesn't understand this country's economic system."
< Read more > - Oct 4, 2011
"Although the disabled have made significant progress in achieving the American dream, they still face unfairness in the workplace under a provision that allows employers to pay workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage," said Rep. Clif
< Read more > - September 2011
- Sep 9, 2011
"As the federal government continues to spend more than it takes in, our nation debt is spiraling out of control, now approaching $15 trillion," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth). "This national debt is putting us on the same fiscal course as Greece and Spain, which are facing financial insolvency.
< Read more > - August 2011
- Aug 5, 2011
On Tuesday, August 9th at 10:00 AM, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, will hold a hearing on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) water quality standards for Florida.
< Read more > - June 2011
- Jun 3, 2011
"Although regulations do serve the public interest, given that the Federal Register is at an all-time high of over 81,000 pages, it is essential to identify those regulations that can be pared back or eliminated to promote job creation and economic growth, which is a top priority of mine," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Jun 1, 2011
The Speaker of the House, Rep. John Boehner (R-OH), appointed Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) to the Chairmanship of the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue (TLD).
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- January 2010
- Jan 14, 2010
"The American taxpayers already have given Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac $110 billion and assumed a liability of $2 trillion in potential losses through various government guarantee programs," said Stearns.
< Read more > - December 2009
- Dec 16, 2009
"After increasing the debt limit, the Democrats ironically wasted no time in increasing federal spending and borrowing," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - February 2009
- Feb 13, 2009
"Our nation is in an economic crisis and the American people re looking to their government for action," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL Sixth). "We should enact legislation that reinvigorates the economy through tax relief for businesses, individuals, and families; and targeted spending that creates jobs. Instead of strengthening the private-sector economy, much of this stimulus bill goes toward expanding the federal government. In addition, instead of providing immediate stimulation, only 23.4 percent of the funds in this bill will be spent in the current fiscal year. I am also concerned that many jobs resulting from this measure will be temporary instead of the steady employment the American worker needs."
< Read more > - January 2009
- Jan 28, 2009
We need to take bold steps to reinvigorate the economy and restore job growth," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "Yet the House plan would merely stimulate government growth and government debt. In addition, instead of providing an immediate impact, most of the spending in this bill would occur 19 months from now.
< Read more > - December 2008
- Dec 22, 2008
"It is outrageous that financial institutions benefiting from the taxpayer bailout awarded their top executives $1.6 billion in compensation last year," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
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