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Wed, 11 Aug 2010

Utah GOP Women: Don’t miss the Women’s

Utah GOP Women: Don’t miss the Women’s Leadership Summit on Sept. 24th. Register now at: http://www.womensleadershipsummit.utgop.org
Fri, 06 Aug 2010

Winning the Battle or Winning the War?

by Jacqueline Smith       Right now the war in the battlefield of ideas is raging, and yet many within…
Fri, 02 Jul 2010

HATCH ANNOUNCES OPPOSITION TO ELENA KAGAN’S SUPREME COURT NOMINATION

Utah Senator Says, He “Cannot Ignore Disturbing Situations in which it Appears that Her Personal or Political Views Drove her…
Wed, 30 Jun 2010

Mayor Pete — let me give you some advice…

An article by Dave Hansen, Chair of the Utah Republican Party, in the second edition of the newsletter “Countdown To…
Thu, 27 May 2010

UTGOP Loses Two Dedicated, Long Time Party Leaders

In the last week, the Utah Republican Party lost two of its most dedicated party leaders, William A. (Bill) Stevenson…
Sat, 08 May 2010

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Sat, 08 May 2010

Tweeting the 2010 Convention

Tweeting from the Salt Palace? DM @UtahGOP and we'll add you to the VIP list.
Fri, 07 May 2010

2010 Decisions

Saturday, May 8, 2010 will be historic.  Elected representatives from every neighborhood in the state will make decisions on the…
Fri, 07 May 2010

Welcome State Delegates

Can’t find your state delegate letter with instructions and the proposed agenda? Here’s a copy (PDF). See you soon!
Mon, 22 Mar 2010

MARCH 23, 2010 @ 7:00: REPUBLICAN CAUCUS NIGHT

March 23, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. is your neighborhood caucus night where state delegates are elected from each voting precinct.…
Sun, 21 Mar 2010

Utah’s Biggest Tea Party … so far

By Jacqueline Smith Before the 9.12 projects, and the tea party movement, many Republicans went to the polls in November,…
Fri, 19 Mar 2010

Dose of truth for Obama

By Michael Graham/Boston Herald Thursday, March 18, 2010 Forget “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.” All Mrs. Martin had to do…
Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Why Obama Can’t Move the Health-Care Numbers

For every voter who strongly favors the plan, two are strongly opposed By SCOTT RASMUSSEN AND DOUG SCHOEN One of…
Tue, 23 Feb 2010

TURNING A DEAF EAR…NO COMPROMISE ON HEALTH CARE

Once again, so much rhetoric from the White House about listening to Republican ideas on health care, followed by….wait for…
Mon, 15 Feb 2010

Bye Bye, Bayh!

Senator Evan Bayh, (D) Indiana, announced today that he will not seek reelection in 2010, stating “My decision was not…

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In the News

September 02, 2010

"Recovery Summer"

Everybody agrees that the recession is over.  --Larry Summers, (ABC's This Week, December 13, 2009) CLAIM...
September 01, 2010

Democrats' "Recovery Summer" Math

“Jobs must be our Number One focus in 2010.”  –President Obama, State of the Union address, January 2010  BackgroundAs...
September 01, 2010

Pence Discusses President's Iraq Speech on FoxNews' Hannity

Washington, DC - U.S. Congressman Mike Pence, Chairman of the House Republican Conference, appeared on FoxNews’ Hannity to respond...
August 31, 2010

We Have Google

Tonight the President is expected to announce the surge worked… The president always believed that you would change part...
August 31, 2010

Democrats' "Recovery Summer" Fails

“We have managed to acquire $13 trillion of debt on our balance sheet,” and “in my view we have...
August 30, 2010

The Best Laid Plans: Democrats' Failed Economic Policies

 “It is a popular delusion that the government wastes vast amounts of money through inefficiency and sloth. Enormous effort...
August 27, 2010

Are We Looking at the Same Economy?

The Economy House Democrats See:   Today we are moving in the right direction, Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD),...
August 27, 2010

Democrats Break Ranks to Oppose Obama & Pelosi's Job-Killing Tax Increases

DEMOCRATS' IMPENDING TAX INCREASESUnless Democrats take action, hard working Americans will face the largest tax increase in the nation’s...
August 26, 2010

The Administration's "Big" Ideas; Where Would We Be Without Them?

Vice President Biden, talking about the Stimulus in a TIME interview: This is a chance to do something...
August 26, 2010

A Sisyphean Agenda: Democrats' Continue the Assault on Small Businesses

“It is not by augmenting the capital of the country, but by rendering a greater part of that capital...
August 25, 2010

Depends On How You Define "Right Direction"

Shot:   Vice President Biden: We're moving in the right direction (Chicago Tribune, 8-24-2010)   Chaser:  ...
August 25, 2010

WSJ: Cleaning Up the Mortgage Mess

Obama's program to help homeowners has unfortunately made things worse. The Wall Street Journal By Darrell Issa and Jim...
August 24, 2010

The Next Generation's Debt Burden

Addressing the challenge of our national debt requires bold leadership and tough choices from members of both parties.  Our...
August 24, 2010

Pence Hails Judge's Decision to Block Federal Funding of Embryonic Stem Cell Research

“It is my hope that common sense and the rule of law will prevail to prevent further taxpayer funding...
August 24, 2010

Pence Joins Call For Geithner, Summers Resignations

Washington, DC - U.S. Congressman Mike Pence, Chairman of the House Republican Conference, released the following statement today joining...
August 20, 2010

Obamacare Perception Remains Unchanged

That Was Then: President Barack Obama's pollster said the health care bill will win over public support once...
August 20, 2010

Democrats' "Recovery Summer" Gets Hotter

“I'm absolutely confident that the policies that we put in place are sending the economy and the American public...
August 19, 2010

Escape From Reality

“Jobless claims rise to highest level in 9 months…The Labor Department says initial claims for jobless benefits rose by...
August 19, 2010

Democrats' "Canal to Nowhere" on Jobs

“If America sits on the sidelines while other nations sign trade deals, we will lose the opportunity to create...
August 19, 2010

ObamaCare and Seniors

ObamaCare cuts $575.1 billion from Medicare, according to President Obama’s chief actuary.   These cuts will affect all aspects on...
August 19, 2010

Pence Honors Troops Returning From Iraq

Washington, DC - U.S. Congressman Mike Pence, Chairman of the House Republican Conference, released the following statement today as...
August 19, 2010

Pence on Weekly Unemployment Claims

“Today’s report is another stark reminder that Washington Democrats are out of touch and have failed to get America...
August 19, 2010

Pence Urges Action to Rein in Federal Spending After New CBO Report Shows More Red Ink

“The American people want an end to runaway federal spending, but Washington is giving them more of the same.”...
August 18, 2010

Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind?

Shot:   “Obstruct more? Is that even possible? So apparently that’s their plan for the future: ‘No we can’t.’...
August 18, 2010

Please Stop Digging

Former President Bill Clinton: “A year and a half just wasn't enough time to get us out of the...
August 18, 2010

VIDEO: Working for You

In addition to listening via America Speaking Out, House Republicans have held events throughout the month and produced this...
August 18, 2010

House Republicans Hold Town Halls Across the Country

In Amherst, Goodlatte says national debt is No. 1 problem   AMHERST — Rep. Bob Goodlatte spoke to...
August 17, 2010

Educating Children: Opportunity Scholarships for Low-Income Children

August 24, 2010, is the first day of school for many children in Washington, DC.  Unfortunately, many parents...
August 17, 2010

Pence Renews Call to Stop Bailouts of Fannie and Freddie

“I call on the administration to put the interests of the American people first and end its continued bailouts...
August 17, 2010

East Oregonian: Political heavyweights jab big government

EAST OREGONIAN Political heavyweights jab big government Governor, rep swing through Eastern Oregon by Phil Wright Two Oregon political...
August 17, 2010

Lubbock Online: Neugebauer hears area's concerns about medical care

Lubbock Online: Neugebauer hears area's concerns about medical care Lubbock Avalanche-Journal By Elliott Blackburn LEVELLAND — Residents at a Lubbock congressman’s...
August 17, 2010

Missoulian: Summer break for state's congressional delegation means mingling with Montanans

MISSOULIAN: Summer break for state's congressional delegation means mingling with Montanans By Mike Dennison HELENA – As U.S. Rep. Denny...
August 16, 2010

I See Your "Tons" Of Town Halls That Can't Be Substantiated And Raise You Actual Proof

I See Your Tons Of Town Halls That Can't Be Substantiated And Raise You Actual Proof Politico’s Mike Allen: ...
August 16, 2010

Ignorance is Bliss

Shot: DCCC Chairman Chris Van Hollen: “Are we much better off than where we were under the Bush economic policies...
August 16, 2010

Trading Growth for Instability?

“We’re focused on submitting [Colombia Free Trade Agreement] as soon as possible for congressional consideration.”   —President Obama, July...
August 13, 2010

Democrats' "Recovery Summer" Gets Hotter

“[The stimulus bill] is a crucial first step in a concerted effort that we have to jumpstart the economy....
August 12, 2010

Obama Administration's EPA Assault on American Jobs

For the past 20 months, President Obama’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has waged a non-stop assault on U.S. jobs...
August 12, 2010

With Fannie and Freddie, Hearts Change as the Political Winds Blow

“These two entities—Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—are not facing any kind of financial crisis.  The more people exaggerate these problems,...
August 11, 2010

Can We Lower Expectations Any Further?

Fact: Unemployment remains stagnant at 9.5% after the signing of the stimulus. The White House promised it wouldn’t go...
August 10, 2010

If You'd Listen to the American People, You'd Know This Already…

Majority Leader Hoyer on Another Bailout: “We think the American public understands and supports the effort.” (CNBC, 8/10/2010) The...
August 10, 2010

August 10, 2010 Republican Leadership Press Conference

Republican Leadership Press Conference August 10, 2010 Participants: - Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) - Republican Whip Eric...
August 10, 2010

Trading Down: Democrats Prefer More Spending to Increased Trade

“[Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement] is the right thing to do for our country…It will strengthen our commercial ties and...
August 10, 2010

Pence Condemns Judge's Proposition 8 Ruling in California

Marriage between a man and a woman must be protected from activist judges....
August 10, 2010

Pence: House Republicans Are Determined to Fight for Fiscal Discipline in Washington, D.C.

Washington, DC - U.S. Congressman Mike Pence, Chairman of the House Republican Conference, delivered the following remarks at a...
August 08, 2010

Pence on NBC's Meet the Press

This administration hasn't sought to transcend the politics of Washington, D.C. This has been the ‘my way or the...
August 06, 2010

ObamaCare and Small Employers

Small employers are the engines that drive the economy.  One of the biggest myths is that ObamaCare does not impact...
August 06, 2010

Pence Statement on Economy Shedding Another 131,000 Jobs

“Higher taxes won’t get people hired” Washington, DC - U.S. Congressman Mike Pence, Chairman of the House Republican...
August 05, 2010

Are We Talking About the Same Thing?

Shot: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: “Unemployment benefits are creating jobs faster than practically any other program. It...
August 04, 2010

HAMP Report Card

“American taxpayers and their representatives in Congress have an absolute right to know what the Government’s specific expectations and...
August 04, 2010

Pence Applauds Victory for Freedom in Missouri

Washington, DC - U.S. Congressman Mike Pence, Chairman of the House Republican Conference, released the following statement today, a...
January 5, 2010

21 House Seats Move Toward GOP

Substantial Republican gains now look almost inevitable
December 18, 2009

State Central Committee

Constitution and Bylaws Committee Agenda 12/22/09
December 13, 2009

Reid Bill Will Boost Health Costs by $234 Billion over 10 Years

Legislation Also Reduces Access and Benefits for Nation’s Elderly, Hatch Warns
December 7, 2009

State Central Committee Meeting Attendance

November 21, 2009 Meeting
December 2, 2009

HATCH: CUTTING MEDICARE BY $465 BILLION TO FUND NEW GOVERNMENT PROGRAM ‘IRRESPONSIBLE’

Reid Bill Will Hurt 43 Million American Seniors and Disabled, Senator Says
November 20, 2009

GOP SENATORS TAKE NAPOLITANO TO TASK FOR IMMIGRATION REMARKS

Hatch, 11 Colleagues Send Letter to Homeland Security Secretary
November 5, 2009

Health Care Countdown Clock

October 31, 2009

Republican Senators Letter to the Majority Leader

Request for publication of health care legislation sent to the CBO
October 18, 2009

HISTORY REVISITED

Nina Laycook Becomes Kanab Mayor-Elect
October 6, 2009

Utah Republican Party Presents RNC Chairman Michael Steele

Featuring Governor Gary R. Herbert
September 30, 2009

Sarkozy's Contempt for Obama