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September 4, 2013
U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Metairie, said any action against Syria must be considered in terms of what is in the best interest of the U.S. and its allies in the region, especially Israel."The authorization to use limited military force should depend on clear military objectives and policy goals, and I look forward to the debate after these details have been laid out by the administration," said Scalise, who represents southern portions of Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes.
August 30, 2013
In a troubling denial of reality, President Obama now claims that Republicans have no ideas when it comes to health care, saying "they don't have an agenda to provide health insurance to people at affordable rates."But Republicans do have answers – a lot of them.
August 30, 2013
Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Jefferson, also called for limited engagement."With Syria in the middle of a civil war, any action taken by the United States must be carefully considered in terms of what is in the best interests of our nation and our close allies in the region including Israel," Scalise said. "It's vital that President Obama, as Commander in Chief, consult with our military generals in the field and with Congress before responding to the latest turmoil in Syria."
August 30, 2013
With two fellow delegation members in the process of stepping down, Congressman Steve Scalise, R-Metairie, may be uniquely positioned to not only ramp up Louisiana's influence on the Hill, but also become an inside political player himself on everything from policy to House leadership.
August 8, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Republican Study Committee Chairman Steve Scalise’s anti-carbon tax amendment passed the House today by a vote of xxx to xxx. Passage of the amendment marks the first time the House has gone on record opposing a carbon tax.
Issues:Energy
August 7, 2013
Congressman Steve Scalise today announced his upcoming town hall meeting series August 19 – 22 across the First Congressional District. At the town halls, Scalise will discuss hurricane protection, flood insurance premiums, the rising cost of healthcare, and other issues affecting Louisianans and their families.
August 6, 2013
Washington, D.C. – In a letter to the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – East (SLFPA-E), Congressman Steve Scalise today demanded transparency and answers regarding the contract between the SLFPA-E and the trial lawyers who filed a lawsuit against 97 energy producers in Louisiana for loss of coastal wetlands dating back to the beginning of the last century.
July 26, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Steve Scalise today issued the following statement after Halliburton agreed to plead guilty to destroying evidence in connection with the Deepwater Horizon disaster
July 26, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Steve Scalise today blasted the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – East and trial lawyers for filing a lawsuit against nearly 100 energy producers in Louisiana.
July 25, 2013
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Steve Scalise today issued the following statement after the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology unanimously approved the FCC Process Reform Act and Scalise’s FCC Consolidated Reporting Act.
Issues:Communication and Technology