Two years ago, when Barack Obama became our President, unemployment was 7.8 percent and our national debt stood at what seemed like a staggering $10.6 trillion dollars. We wondered whether the President would cut spending, reduce the deficit and implement …
“The last thing I saw was the tiny, perfectly formed backbone sucked into the tube, and then it was gone. And the uterus was empty. Totally empty.” These disturbing words describe a live abortion as witnessed by former Planned Parenthood director Abby …
I’m against another increase of the government’s debt ceiling. Instead of making it easier for Washington to spend more of your tax dollars, I’m calling for Congress to do the hard work of making real and necessary cuts in federal spending. I have put …
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-06) joined her state legislative colleagues today at the Minnesota State Capitol to urge Governor Mark Dayton to work on bipartisan healthcare solutions rather take Minnesota down the job-destroying road of ObamaCare. …
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-6) delivered the following remarks today on the floor of the House of Representatives: “Obamacare, as we know, is the crown jewel of socialism. It is socialized medicine. “The American people spoke soundly and …
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-6) released the following statement after today’s tragic shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords: “My tears are flowing, and I am stunned and angered that Gabby Giffords was savagely gunned down while …
I am opposed to raising the debt ceiling. We have raised it ten times in the past ten years , and each time Congress has failed to get to the heart of the problem: out-of-control federal spending. Instead of being serious about stopping our government’s …
His inauguration was just days ago, but already Gov. Mark Dayton has signed a sweeping executive order that will affect our state for decades to come. On Wednesday, our new governor gave his approval to an expansion of medical assistance that will cost …
Upon being sworn in for her third term in the House of Representatives, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-06) introduced new legislation, H.R. 87, to repeal the Dodd-Frank financial reform bill, one of the most far-reaching legislative items of the …
On November 2, 2010 the American people voted to usher in a new Congress and a new way of doing business in Washington. Under Nancy Pelosi’s Speakership the Republican minority and the American people witnessed Democrats pushing through devastating changes …
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-06) issued the following statement in response to Governor Mark Dayton’s announced plans to sign an executive order on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 that will expand Minnesota’s medical assistance: “I am urging …
The United States has been a world leader in many of the best ways possible. Our devotion to freedom and our tireless ingenuity have kept America in the vanguard of the global community. But unless we change our tax code, the U.S. is about to take the …
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-06) issued the following statement upon the concluding vote of the 111th Congress: “I am pleased that the 111th Congress has finally come to an end. Now we can halt the era of bailouts and big government spending. The …
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-06) issued the following statement regarding the two House votes she was not present for today due to a flight delay: “Once again the Majority in the House has thwarted regular order with a ‘Martial Law’ procedural …
Christmas is a special time of year, especially for young ones. The excitement of the season twinkles in children’s eyes and the joy of the holiday is reflected in their laughter. Sadly, not every child will have a merry time this Christmas season. …
Upon learning of her appointment to the House Intelligence Committee by Speaker-designate John Boehner, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-06) issued the following statement: “I want to thank Speaker-designate Boehner for extending to me the …
Today Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-06), a former federal tax attorney, introduced legislation to make the current individual income tax rates permanent and stop the massive tax increase that will affect all taxpayers on January 1. Congresswoman …
Today I introduced the “End Tax Uncertainty Act of 2010”. This bill is designed to do just that – end uncertainty. With 141 tax provisions currently needing constant reauthorization by Congress, the marketplace is stuck in a perpetual state of uncertainty. …
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-06) released the following statement about the inaugural Conservative Constitutional Seminar, which is scheduled for January 24, 2011: “I am delighted that Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has accepted my …
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-06) issued the following statement upon learning a federal lawsuit is allowed to move forward challenging Obama’s health care reform legislation as unconstitutional: “For decades the government has grown uninhibitedly, …
