Press Releases
February 26, 2009
“There is no doubt that this President faces an economic challenge not seen in our country in generations. And I applaud his determination and spirit to get us back on our feet. But his proposed budget for 2010 is a blueprint for irresponsible deficit spending.
“While most Americans are tightening their belts, and the President has appropriately warned Congress that some cuts will be necessary, his budget calls for bigger and more expensive federal government.
February 25, 2009
Requests Help for Border Violence
February 25, 2009
AUSTIN – At a time the government, more than ever, needs to watch what it spends, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10) voted against a budget bill filled with billions of dollars of wasteful spending. The $410 billion Omnibus budget bill is supposed to fund the necessities of federal government for the remainder of FY’09, but it includes more than $7 billion in pet projects.
“Here we are in the middle of the biggest recession in decades and we’re still throwing billions of dollars at luxury items,” said Rep. McCaul.
February 24, 2009
“It was a good speech. President Obama is a gifted orator and I applaud his spirit as we face the most serious economic times in decades. I agree that we are a bold nation with big ideas, that we must restore accountability in government, create jobs and reduce our nation’s debt. But there is disagreement on how to get there. The last thing that families and businesses need is a tax increase. We need to cut taxes to create jobs and encourage private investment in our markets.
“Our problems are great, but we can overcome them.
February 23, 2009
Vows to Fight Closure of Terrorist Detention Center
February 13, 2009
AUSTIN, TX – In a show of bipartisan opposition, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10) joined his Republican House colleagues and seven Democrats voting against the Democrats’ $787 billion spending bill, which surpasses $1 trillion with interest. Despite their efforts, what was billed as an economic stimulus plan, but packed with billions of dollars in wasteful spending, passed the House by a 246-183 vote.
February 11, 2009
In response to a letter to President Obama signed by McCaul and other members
February 11, 2009
AUSTIN, TX – To answer the calls of many in the academic and business communities to recruit and develop scientific and engineering talent to work on solving problems of national need, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10) has reintroduced the Green Energy Education Act, H.R. 957.
February 5, 2009
AUSTIN, TX – As the $819 billion economic stimulus bill that passed the House now balloons to more than $900 billion in the Senate, Congressman Michael McCaul reaffirmed his support for the Republican alternative plan.
“The Senate is making a bad bill even worse,” said Rep. McCaul, who voted against the original bill.
January 28, 2009
Supports alternative plan to lower taxes, create 6 million jobs