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Member, U.S. House of Representatives
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Doc Hastings

Doc Hastings This article in the Wall Street Journal today highlights how the new government takeover of health care law is leading to large increases in health insurance premiums for Americans. Yet another reason to repeal the law and replace it with commonsense ideas that will lower costs and increase access.

Insurers Pin Rate Hikes on Health Law - WSJ.com
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Insurers nationwide plan to raise premiums on some Americans as a direct result of the health overhaul as soon as next month, complicating Democrats' efforts to trumpet their signature achievement ahead of elections.
Wednesday at 11:54am · Comment ·
  • Ella Childers, Joe Bradford Jr, Jon DeVaney and 3 others like this.
    • Joe Bradford Jr Government taxes and regulation punish progress, stunt growth, prevent people who have finical ability to put their money on the line for something inovative and successival. Our success depends on our freedom to do amazing things and it is essential that the govenment stick to its responcibilities: Protect us from our enemies, establish infasturcture for freedom of movement and comerce, and let us live as we will as long as it does not rob me of my dollar or harm me or my family!
      Wednesday at 8:48pm ·
    • Sheena Lawrence Here Here! couldn't have said it better myself!
      Wednesday at 10:01pm ·
Doc Hastings

Doc Hastings With agriculture being the biggest private sector employer in Central Washington, and one in three jobs in the state tied to trade, I thought you might be interested in this press release I sent today.

Obama Administration Inaction Leads to New Tariffs on Washington Apples | Congressman Doc Hastings -
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Contact: Charlie Keller 202-225-5816
August 18 at 3:34pm · Comment ·
  • Ryan Rodruck, Joe Harlington, Vince Lobato and 2 others like this.
    • Peter Donahue people of the 4th district; it's clear that the Federal administration doesn't want to talk to Doc, maybe it's time for a change of leadership this fall.
      August 21 at 6:13am ·
    • Alfred Modahl Time for a change of Federal administration......
      August 21 at 5:42pm ·
    • Gene Gower They don't want to talk merely because he is on the wrong side of the aisle. If the house is "flipped" they will have no choice but to deal with the Republicans as equals. A vigorous opposition controlled congress is the only reason that Clinton managed to balance the budget at all. (if it wasn't smoke and mirrors)
      September 4 at 5:27pm ·
Doc Hastings

Doc Hastings I am headed to Grandview, Toppenish and Yakima today, visiting some local small businesses and meeting the new Heritage University President. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about ways to improve the economy and help put people back to work.

August 17 at 7:59am · Comment ·
Doc Hastings

Doc Hastings I traveled to Quincy, Leavenworth and Wenatchee to meet with area residents and discuss ways to bring more jobs to the region, as well as how to protect the clean, renewable energy generated by our hydropower dams.

Visits to Quincy, Leavenworth and Wenatchee
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August 11 at 10:28am · Comment ·
  • Jimmie Applegate, Colleen Wright, Vince Lobato and 5 others like this.
    • Jamie Wheeler I know some business owners who would like the FairTax passed because they said that would make it so they could grow their business.
      August 11 at 6:18pm ·
    • Peter Donahue I know some right wing tools who want to peel the constitution like it was a string cheese snack. Toss away the 14th amendment to stop those "anchor babies", repeal the 16th to help rich people avoid the IRS, who needs the constitution anyway? We never use it.
      August 11 at 11:27pm ·
    • Gene Gower so far it appears to be the Democrats have been ignoring the Constitution...
      September 4 at 5:25pm ·
Doc Hastings

Doc Hastings I'm back in Central Washington today, where I will be speaking with members of the Pasco-Kennewick Rotary Club about ways to help create jobs and improve our economy. I hope to see some of you there and hear your ideas about how to turn the economy around and put people back to work. If you can't make it out, please ...share your thoughts on America Speaking Out.

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In Washington today, spending takes place with little accountability for how it will affect our children’s future. To refocus Congress on the fiscal consequences of its actions, Rep. Lynn Jenkins has a proposal to force a vote on the cost of a bill before voting to pass the legislation. What do you ...
August 11 at 7:09am · Comment ·
  • Gregg Bennett, Vince Lobato, Jon DeVaney and 2 others like this.
    • John T Hickey
      Really William, so you're saying that someone who has researched, studied, and devoted their careers to a particular area (economics) don't have any better ideas than you? I can't see how recommending that we rely on experts rather than id...eas like yours is "drivel".

      Let's look at your ideas.

      "Get back to the Constitution". That's a meaningless statement, how specifically are we NOT following the Constitution?

      "Limit the power of the federal government...", you may have a point here but again, no specifics. Besides, you'd have to make a case that limited government power is a good thing (it may be, you'd just have to make that case).

      "Cut taxes", hmmmm, that adds to the deficit. The last unfunded tax cut (Bush) added over 2 trillion dollars to the deficit. That's not good.

      "Cut spending", sure great idea, we'd do that by firing people right? Oh but that adds to unemployment when we can LEAST afford to do that. That's not good either.

      "Cut regulations", are you SERIOUS? Have you already forgotten what caused this deep recession? Would you like to have less regulations for off-shore drilling? Food inspections? Child labor?

      So your ideas are either too vague, or would damage our country even more than it already has been through unfunded tax cuts, unfunded wars, and deregulation of the financial sector.

      Sorry, I'll stick with the experts.      See More
      August 11 at 5:43pm ·
    • Michael Monahan
      ‎@ William. and where were all these great Republican ideas during the eight years they were in power in the White House. Where was the outcry about deficits as supplemental after supplemental was passed in the congress? Where was the co...ncern about the Constitution as the Bush Administration created the Imperial Presidency? What about the Obama Administration has given rise to all of these pressing concerns? Perhaps because he is trying to clean up the mess left him by the Republican administration. It is going to take more than two years to do that!See More
      August 11 at 8:30pm ·
Doc Hastings

Doc Hastings The House is voting today on yet another baiilout - this time to states that passed unsustainable budgets. I have voted against each and every taxpayer funded bailout so far, and will oppose this one as well. The fact is, those who control Olympia expanded government programs knowing that they could not pay for them. T...hey chose to avoid the hard decisions required for a real balanced budget and instead banked on this liberal Congress to bail them out. Enough is enough.

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Democrats Bring Congress Back to D.C. for Another Bailout?? | Congressman Doc Hastings - Serving Cen
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Contact: Charlie Keller 202-225-5816
August 10 at 9:28am · Comment ·
Doc Hastings

Doc Hastings I'm headed up to Leavenworth and Wenatchee today to speak with small business owners and area residents. I'll be interested to hear their thoughts on the latest bailout Speaker Pelosi is trying to pass. I voted against each and every bailout – whether it was proposed by President Bush or President Obama, and I will o...ppose handing them another $26 billion taxpayer funded bailout.

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August 6 at 7:31am · Comment ·
  • Ella Childers, Anne-Marie Stewart Hastings, Kyle Wilfong and 2 others like this.
    • Anne-Marie Stewart Hastings Doc, you are a good man...
      August 6 at 6:53pm ·
    • Anne-Marie Stewart Hastings
      Okay John. Have you looked at the way DEMOS vote 100% of the time with Obama's wishes? Each party has a certain line, and most members of that party vote with that party. Demos want everybody under Government control, Republicans feel we sh...ould teach people to help them selves, and if they can't
      then help out. YES!! I grew up very poor, and on the wrong side of the tracks. I know when people need help it should be there, but living on and off the government is not the answer. Today, I am semi-middle income. Yes, I drive a Chev Impala, and yes, I buy my clothes at Sears, and NOT Nordstrom. No Mr Hickey, I am not related to Doc Hastings.      See More
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Doc Hastings

Doc Hastings I had a good visit to several businesses in Yakima and Ellensburg yesterday. At each stop we discussed the need to help small companies invest in their future, create jobs and grow the economy. It is past time for those who control Congress to end their agenda of increased taxation, bailouts and runaway spending, and... instead focus on policies that help small business create jobs and grow our economy. Thank you to the folks at Coca-Cola, Pacific Steel, Fitterer's Furniture and PatRick for taking the time to visit with me and tour your facilities.

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August 4 at 8:53am · Comment ·
  • Ella Childers, Dave Jones, Vince Lobato and 6 others like this.
    • Jamie Wheeler
      Peter, While 3rd world nations 'may' do this so they can treat people like crap...this is America and repealing the 16th amendment does not touch the inalienable rights that thousands of people fought and died for and we continue to fight ...for with the FairTax.
      FYI, last I checked Dubai was a thriving economy ;)

      Why do you feel the current system is so much better and a sales tax would suddenly make everyone into sweatshop slaves?
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      August 9 at 3:38am ·
    • Peter Donahue
      Jamie- Taxation is the glue that holds our country together; that's why we have a constitution to keep the taxation accountable and representative. You don't get to peal away amendments you don't like to make a quick buck. You want to bre...ak up this country into little tax shelters where each country competes with the other over which big box corporation sets up shop, taxing the little guy for things like food and water while the fat cats continue to trade mutual funds unhindered. Move to Freakin' Dubai if its such a thriving economy, kind of a little problem with women allowed to vote, but no complicated taxation.See More
      August 9 at 7:10pm ·
Doc Hastings

Doc Hastings On my way to Yakima County to visit some local companies helping to create jobs and grow our economy. I am looking forward to hearing their thoughts on new ways to get our economy going again and putting people back to work. And, don't forget to visit America Speaking Out to share your ideas as well.

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Louisiana and the entire Gulf Coast are already hurting from the tragic oil spill. President Obama’s new moratorium on deepwater energy exploration, however, is only make matters worse. While Americans are looking for economic growth, Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana says this moratorium could cost A...
August 3 at 10:37am · Comment ·
Doc Hastings

Doc Hastings Headed down to Goldendale today to speak with the Chamber of Commerce. I hope to visit with some of you while I am in town.

August 2 at 9:12am · Comment ·
Doc Hastings

Doc Hastings I spoke on the House floor earlier today about the Democrats’ CLEAR Act - a bill that would kill jobs, raise taxes and increase spending. Watch the video to see my whole statement, and be sure to tune in to C-SPAN tomorrow, as the bill is expected to be debated in the House.

Jul 29, 2010 10:15am
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July 29 at 10:15am · Comment ·
Doc Hastings

Doc Hastings I just spoke at a Natural Resources Subcommittee hearing about the importance of the Secure Rural Schools program to Central Washington. Skamania County Commissioner Paul Pearce also testified this morning in support of the program. Watch the video below to learn more about the program.

Jul 29, 2010 8:36am
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July 29 at 8:36am · Comment ·
Doc Hastings

Doc Hastings In the latest version of the CLEAR Act unveiled Monday night, House Democrats have deleted a provision to establish a bipartisan, independent, National Commission to study the events leading up to the Deepwater Horizon disaster.

Democrat Leadership Strips Bipartisan, Independent Oil Spill Commission from CLEAR Act - House Commi
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Jul 27- In the latest version of the CLEAR Act unveiled Monday night, House Democrats have deleted a provision offered by Rep. Bill Cassidy (LA-06) to establish a bipartisan, independent, National Commission on Outer Continental Shelf Oil Spill Preventio...
July 27 at 2:42pm · Comment ·
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    • John T Hickey
      I found this over on the POGO website http://pogoblog.typepad.com/pogo/2010/07/notes-from-clear-act-markup.html

      "In his opening remarks, Ranking Member Doc Hastings (R-WA) raised a concern that the committee was acting prematurely in passing... this bill, as they did not yet know all the facts about the oil spill in the gulf. Chairman Nick Rahall (D-WV) responded, lightly saying that if they waited for all the facts Hastings wanted the bill wouldn’t pass until after everyone in the room was long gone. Here at POGO, we’ve seen enough evidence that the government’s regulation of the oil industry needs to be reformed."

      The Dems may have yanked a provision, you tried to kill the whole thing!      See More
      July 28 at 7:49pm · 1 personLoading... ·
    • Roy E. Turner All the democrats do is spend taxpayer money, indanger National Security aleniate all the peoples other than liberals. You can't expect them to have anything constructive to say about the republicans because they don't want to be bi partician on anything. Please excuse the spelling as I am old man .
      August 1 at 12:33pm ·
Doc Hastings

Doc Hastings Another provision of the new health care law will put severe restrictions on small businesses, creating mounds of paperwork and increasing costs for all companies. Read the story below for yet another example of how this government takeover of health care is bad for the economy, bad for productivity, and bad for job creation.

Section in Health-care law puts serious accounting strain on small businesses
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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will require small businesses to submit Form 1099s for every business transaction over $600 for products and services. This includes everything from office supplies to shipping costs to cleaning services and the like
July 27 at 6:50am · Comment ·
  • Jon DeVaney and Renee Radcliff Sinclair like this.
    • John T Hickey
      Oh good grief, we've been over this before. From the same article "The Joint Committee on Taxation estimates that the provision will raise $17 billion over the next ten years." Isn't that deficit reduction Doc? Aren't you all for that? ...

      What's REALLY bad for the economy, bad for productivity, and bad for job creation is Republican control of Congress!
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      July 27 at 1:15pm ·
    • Jim McCabe For goodness sake Doc... Some of us are hoping to hear something other than the standard twisted GOP press release out of your office. Is this the best we can do? Continue to spin doom and gloom when it's really not bad? The GOP seeking power for powers' sake doesn't make this country any better.
      July 27 at 4:10pm ·
Doc Hastings

Doc Hastings I met earlier this week with representatives of the Washington Conservation Districts. We had a good discussion about ways to manage the lands in Central Washington and how my role as the top Republican on the Natural Resources Committee can benefit the entire state.

July 22 at 9:22am · Comment ·
  • Jessie Willoughby, Valeria Yeager-Rodruck, Jon DeVaney and 4 others like this.
    • Cristobol Backhaus Manage the lands in central washington by returning them back to the people from the feds and offshore interests who've stolen them by hook or crook.
      July 25 at 12:27am ·
    • Roy E. Turner What ways did all of you decide was the best way ? As the top republicam what are you going to do? I would like to see some leadership by republicans and get rid of Nancy Pelosi. What the hell has happened to our country?
      July 25 at 11:28am ·