Author: Senate Republicans

It’s been more than three years since Senate Democrats last passed a budget, despite the fact that federal law requires the Senate to pass a budget every year. Meanwhile, our national debt has soared, further threatening our already struggling economy. If Democrats were really serious about economic recovery, they would work with Republicans to pass a budget that restrains government spending and gives our nation the kind of sound financial footing that will allow our economy to flourish. source

During the health care debate on the Senate floor, Republicans emphasize that Democrats health care bill would increase insurance premiums for American families already struggling with the high cost of health care. source

Under Kamala Harris, our enemies see American weakness on the world stage. Now, the world is on fire as our adversaries take advantage of Democrats’ appeasement. source

Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) urges Congress to help lower gas prices and build on previous efforts at conservation and energy efficiency by investing in environmentally-safe energy production here in the United States. Since Democrats have taken control of Congress, American families have paid an extra $1,400 per year in higher gas prices. Read more at

Rising unemployment and an ever-increasing deficit, a stimulus bill that failed to stimulate the economy, budget-busting health care legislation that would raise taxes and cut Medicare, and broken promises on transparency and closing Guantanamo it hasn’t been a very good year for Democrats. Here, the year in review. source

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The Republican-led Senate is back to work, with more than 70 bipartisan bills passed and 165+ reported from committees. source

A derecho storm—packing the power of a hurricane—tore through the Midwest last month. As the devastated communities work together to recover + rebuild, @SenJoniErnst has been alongside Iowans every step of the way. Watch ⤵ source

75 years ago, thousands of brave Americans gave their lives storming the beaches of Normandy. Their sacrifice marked the beginning of the end of World War II. @SenateGOP joined @realdonaldtrump, veterans & world leaders on that same hallowed ground to honor the Greatest Generation, whose bravery helped save the world. source

Despite 40 straight months of unemployment above 8 percent, 23 million Americans unemployed or underemployed, and a 100 percent increase in the ranks of the long-term unemployed since the president took office, the president recently claimed that “the private sector is doing fine.” Mr. President, the private sector is not doing fine. It’s time for the president to stop pursuing policies that have failed to make things better and start working with Republicans to create an environment in which the private sector can flourish. source