HOUSE GOP: In this week's address, Majority Leader Eric Cantor unveils a plan to stop to government abuse among federal agencies. From the IRS targeting political and religious groups to wasting millions of taxpayer dollars on extravagant conferences, the waste and abuse of power must stop.
ERIC CANTRO: "All the while, an out-of-touch government in Washington continues to abuse its power and put special interests first while hard working Americans are left to pay the bill."Many in Washington have forgotten the most important principle ? that the federal government works for you ? and not the other way around.
"Each week, House Republicans are working to fix this problem. This week, we will address government abuse that is threatening your hard-earned paycheck, as well as your sacred liberties.
"We will cut government waste by passing legislation that prevents Washington bureaucrats from recklessly spending your tax dollars. We will ensure senior government officials accused of serious offenses and unethical conduct won?t be paid while under investigation; we will put an end to lavish conferences and employee retreats by requiring online disclosures and prior approval by senior officials; and we will stop the excessive granting of hefty bonuses to government employees.
"Squandering other people?s money is one of the easiest ways to lose their trust.
"These measures are a step in the right direction toward restoring trust with you, the taxpayers.
"We also will focus on restoring faith in our economy. Intrusive government regulations continue to hurt job growth and make your paycheck smaller. The REINS Act requires Congress to approve any new regulation proposed by bureaucrats that threatens to impact and add costs to our businesses and working families. Cutting red tape makes sense ? it creates jobs and puts more money in your wallet.
"We will also remove the IRS from having anything to do with your health care. A few weeks ago, the White House announced it would delay the employer mandate under Obamacare. The evidence is clear, this law is threatening job growth and turning full-time jobs into part-time jobs. On top of the negative economic and health consequences of Obamacare, the law requires an unholy union between the IRS and your protected health information.
"Recently all of us have been finding out more about the IRS, its activities, and its databases. The doctor?s office is the last place anyone would want to find the IRS. Your health care information is private and should remain so.
"And finally, House Republicans will give you more power to hold Washington accountable. We will move legislation guaranteeing a citizen?s right to record conversations with federal regulators. We will also act to require government agencies to adopt customer service standards. How a government employee interacts with you the taxpayer must be considered when it comes time to evaluate how well they do their job.
"We look forward to passing this agenda, but we need your help.
"Please visit CoSponsor.gov to learn more about these reforms and voice your opinion by becoming a citizen co-sponsor of any or all of these bills.
"You can also go to Twitter and support these measures by tweeting #StopGovtAbuse. This legislation should receive bipartisan support because these are not just reforms we want, these are reforms our nation needs.
"You deserve a government that works for you, not against you. Enacting these reforms is one step towards rebuilding the trust in our government and faith in our economy. Thank you and have a great weekend."
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