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Washington, DC - Today, President Barack Obama gave his first State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress a little over a year after taking office. As the American economy continues to suffer and the unemployment rate hovers at 10 percent, he spent much of the address discussing his economic agenda, but also discussed his health care plan
Washington, DC - Below, Congressman Frank Lucas comments on the most recent unemployment numbers released by the U.S.
Washington, DC - After months of speculation and closed-door meetings, President Obama announced he would send an additional 30,000 troops to Afghanistan. This comes after a request by General McChrystal in September to add an additional 40,000 troops to the region. According to McChrystal, “failure to gain he initiative and reverse insurgent momentum
Washington, DC - Today, the House of Representatives voted on and passed H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. The bill, drafted without committee hearings or markups behind closed doors by Speaker Pelosi and a limited number of her leadership team, passed in the House by a vote of 220-215.
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Frank Lucas joined congressional colleagues and thousands of Americans to protest Speaker Pelosi’s government run health care bill. Although reports have varied, the Speaker has announced that she hopes to vote on the bill Saturday evening. The 1,990 page bill has a preliminary score by the nonpartisan Congressional
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Frank Lucas spoke out against Speaker Pelosi’s latest health care bill. H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, was unveiled today by the Speaker and members of her leadership team.