The federal government administers nearly 80 different overlapping federal means-tested welfare programs. Social Security and Medicare are not part of this category and not included in the figures in this chart. This data from the U.S. Census’s Survey of Income and Program Participation shows that nearly 110,000 million individuals received a welfare benefit in
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RNC Statement on the White House’s Transparency Hypocrisy
WASHINGTON – The Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement regarding the White House’s questionable actions with regard to Solyndra and Iran: “Today’s headlines reveal more ethically questionable conduct by a member of President Obama’s inner circle, adding to a growing pattern of behavior,” said RNC Chairman Reince Priebus. “Senior White
Huckabee to Alabama: “Vote Republican from the Court House to the White House”
Huckabee to Alabama: “Vote Republican from the Court House to the White House” “Stand up, speak up and make a difference” EUFAULA, Ala. – Governor Mike Huckabee, the winner of the 2008 Alabama Republican Presidential Primary, was in Eufaula on Saturday, August 4, at an event sponsored by the Alabama Republican Party and the Barbour
7 Weeks Worth Of Obama Questions Never Asked
7 Weeks Worth Of Obama Questions Never Asked _____________________________________________________________________ OBAMA LAST TOOK QUESTIONS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE PRESS CORPS IN JUNE “Obama Has Not Taken A Serious Question From The White House Press Corps In Nearly Seven Weeks.” “President Obama has not taken a serious question from the White House press corps in nearly seven weeks,
GOP Chairman Reacts to July Jobs Numbers
GOP Chairman Reacts to July Jobs Numbers Says It’s Time for New Leadership in Washington Birmingham, Ala. – Bill Armistead, Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, released the following statement regarding the July jobs numbers: “Once again, our country faces disappointing jobs numbers. Despite predictions from President Obama’s advisers that unemployment would be below 5.6%,
Aderholt Votes to Stop the Administration’s Proposed Tax Hike
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 1, 2012 CONTACT: Anne Marie Malecha, 202.225.4876 Aderholt Votes to Stop the Administration’s Proposed Tax Hike Supports the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act Washington, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released the following statement in support of H.R. 8, the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act. H.R. 8 would prevent the Administration’s
Roby: Extend Lower Tax Rates to All Americans
“I reject the view that allowing a tax hike in the middle of a painfully slow economic recovery is good for our economy.” WASHINGTON—Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL) made the following comments today following the House approval of legislation to extend the reduced 2001 and 2003 tax rates: “The legislation approved by the House tonight
Speaker Hubbard Elected Chairman of the Southern Legislative Conference
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Legislators from 15 Southern states today elected Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard as chairman of the Southern Legislative Conference, an organization that fosters cooperation and collaboration among state legislatures. At the SLC’s annual meeting in Charleston, West Virginia, Speaker Hubbard was the unanimous choice to succeed West Virginia House Speaker Rick
MITT ROMNEY: “THESE LAST FOUR YEARS HAVE BEEN TOUGH YEARS FOR OUR COUNTRY”
IT DIDN’T WORK: CRISIS OF CONFIDENCE IN THE OBAMA ECONOMY “Every day delivers more disappointing news for the millions of Americans struggling in the Obama economy. Consumer spending and manufacturing activity is down, while economic uncertainty is up. Americans deserve better – they deserve a president who has what it takes to get middle-class families
Governor Bentley to Announce Additional ATRIP Road & Bridge Projects for Alabama Communities
MADISON – Governor Robert Bentley on Monday will be in Madison to announce 34 additional road and bridge projects that will move forward as part of Round 1 of funding for ATRIP – the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program. Monday’s news conference will take place at 1:00 p.m. along County Line Road. Governor Bentley will