Press Releases
April 10, 2013
Most people would agree that the "full faith and credit" of the United States should not hang in the balance every time there's a fiscal debate in Washington. Even with record deficits, our revenues are roughly ten times greater than our public debt service, so there is no excuse for a debt default.
Issues:Fiscal and Economic
April 4, 2013
The announcement today recommending removal of the four Klamath Dams is yet another chapter in an ongoing ludicrous effort to destroy four perfectly good hydroelectric dams that are capable of producing 155 megawatts of the cleanest and cheapest electricity on the planet - enough for 155,000 homes.
March 4, 2013
(Washington, D.C.) Congressman Tom McClintock, who represents Mariposa County, and Congressman Jim Costa, who represents Merced County, introduced a bill today that would allow Merced Irrigation District to apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to raise the spillway at Lake McClure. The legislation adjusts the Merced Wild and Scenic River boundary to match the FERC project boundary for the New Exchequer Dam.
Issues:Natural Resources Committee
February 7, 2013
Congressman McClintock will hold a town hall meeting in Amador County on Wednesday, February 20th at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the Amador County Supervisor's Board Room, 810 Court Street, Jackson.
Issues:Local Issues
January 23, 2013
Mr. Speaker: The House is poised to pass HR 325. I respect the sincerity of its supporters, but I must firmly dissent. This bill accommodates spending at ruinous levels far beyond the limits set by the House budget. It sets a terrible precedent by abolishing the debt limit for nearly four months, giving an unlimited credit card to this administration.
Issues:Fiscal and Economic
January 18, 2013
Congressman Tom McClintock will hold a town hall meeting in Rocklin on January 29th, 2013. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and will be held in the Rocklin Event Center, 2650 Sunset Blvd, Rocklin.
January 18, 2013
Congressman Tom McClintock will hold a town hall meeting in Sonora on January 30th, 2013. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Board of Supervisors Chamber, 2 South Green St, Sonora.
January 2, 2013
We've heard so much about the January fiscal cliff that I'm afraid we've lost sight of the real fiscal cliff just a few years ahead of us: the approaching bankruptcy of our nation. Sadly, Congress began the new year by taking us much closer to that cliff.
Issues:Fiscal and Economic
December 12, 2012
To understand the federal budget mess and the so-called fiscal cliff, it's important to remember three numbers: 39, 37 and 64.
Issues:Fiscal and Economic
September 28, 2012
The delisting of MEK as a terrorist organization recognizes the crucial role it is playing in opposition to the fascist regime of Iran. It is long overdue.