Unfortunately, opponents of online speech have decided to punish our changing technological world.

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Some people who don't like how the internet is changing the way we communicate want to punish us for these changes, even though technology is constantly evolving.

About Dennis Hastert

Dennis Hastert was a prominent American politician who served as the Speaker of the House from 1999 to 2007, making him the longest-serving Republican Speaker. However, in 2016, he was sentenced to 15 months in prison for financial crimes related to the sexual abuse of teenage boys during his time as a high school wrestling coach.

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It’s a tough time my friends. We need to make sacrifices to ensure our troops have the tools they need in order to get the job done. This budget will help us win the War on Terror.

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Unfortunately, opponents of online speech have decided to punish our changing technological world.

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Just like families must live within their budgets, the Federal Government must live within its means. We have passed appropriations bills that have been fiscally responsible while recognizing our national priorities.

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America’s economy is resilient, and I am confident that Republican pro-growth policies will continue to keep our economy growing – just as it has since after the September 2001 terrorist attacks.

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What makes America great is that we can come together during times of national tragedy.

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There has to be some limit to what lawyers can take from their clients. Otherwise, cagey attorneys end up with the lion’s share of the settlement and the victims end up with little more than scraps.

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Our economy is creating jobs and giving businesses the conditions they need to invest and succeed.

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President Reagan was a leader at a time when the American people most needed leadership. He outlined a vision that captured the imagination of the free world, a vision that toppled the Communist empire and freed countless millions.

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Death just shouldn’t be a taxable event.

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You know, when companies who have made a commitment and have legacy costs and all of a sudden want to walk away from that commitment and lay it on the federal government, that’s a problem. It’s a fiscal problem for us.

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Our economy is robust and will remain strong as more Americans who want a job find one. Republican economic policies based on tax relief are working for the American people.

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Our world has evolved and grown more technologically savvy. Lawmakers need to adjust to these changes.

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At the end of the day, my hope is that when the new Medicare- Prescription Drug Law gets up and fully running a lot more seniors will pay a whole lot less than they do today for their much-needed medications.

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But, if you don’t like your current Rx coverage or don’t have any coverage to begin with, you’ll now have the choice to add this new affordable option to your current Medicare plan.

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Today, nearly 40 percent of a senior’s healthcare spending is on pharmaceutical medications.

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It’s estimated for every $1 billion we spend on road construction, nearly 48,000 jobs are created.

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With more than 67 percent of the Nation’s freight moving on highways, economists believe that our ability to compete internationally is tied to the quality of our infrastructure.

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We want to make sure that Social Security is fixed for those people who have had that promise and there’s something in the future for our younger workers. And we’re not about to do a welfare program.

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You can’t jam change down the American people’s throat.

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The federal government seeks to control and regulate the Internet, but the last thing this Congress should be doing is trying to stifle public debate online.

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The Tort Tax adds to the cost of everything we buy because businesses and manufacturers have to cover themselves and their employees – just in case they get sued by a greedy personal injury lawyer.

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When Medicare was created for senior citizens and America ‘s disabled in 1965, about half of a senior’s health care spending was on doctors and the other half on hospitals.

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One way we gave small businesses more money to invest was by extending tax provisions on expensing. This allows businesses to immediately write off things like equipment, without being burdened by depreciation requirements.

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