One Year Later: The Time to Stop ObamaCare is Now

One year ago President Obama launched a radical government takeover of our nation’s health care system. His administration wasted no time planting the seeds of ObamaCare’s bureaucracy. For the past year your tax dollars have been supporting the escalation of a nightmarish system that will eventually swallow up private markets and pave the road to single-payer, government-run health care.

Bachmann Calls on Obama to Cut Spending in Response to New CBO Deficit Numbers

After last Wednesday’s release of historic deficit numbers by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), I called on President Obama to take a new approach to federal spending.

Bachmann Appointed to House Intelligence Committee

Recently I learned of my appointment to the House Intelligence Committee for the 112th Congress. I thank Speaker-designate Boehner for extending to me the opportunity to serve on the House Intelligence Committee. It was a leading desire of mine to serve on this panel because of the key role it plays in keeping our nation safe

Failed Policies Prohibit Job Growth

Today, the Labor Department released data showing 95,000 more jobs were lost, resulting in total unemployment for the month of September at 9.6 percent. This means for the 14th month in a row unemployment is at or above 9.5 percent, a marker not seen since the 1930’s.

Read “A Pledge to America” for Yourself

The Pledge to America is a working document for the remainder of this legislative year based on active bills ready to be brought to the House Floor. My Republican colleagues and I are asking Speaker Pelosi to work with us to further these goals to get our nation back on track.

Bachmann Accepts the Minnesota Farm Bureau’s “Friend of the Year” Award

Today, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann accepted the “Friend of the Year” Award from the Minnesota Farm Bureau. “I’m honored to be considered a Friend of the Year by the Minnesota Farm Bureau.

Bachmann Bulletin – Military Academy Information Nights Announced

Students and family members will have the opportunity to speak with representatives from the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Bringing Transparency to Government Spending Obligations

I recently submitted an idea on AmericaSpeakingOut.com to promote transparency in the long-term spending obligations of our government. When considering your family budget, you don’t spend money you don’t have, and our government should be no different

Bachmann Bulletin: District Work Period a Time for Washington to Reconnect with America

This month, Members of Congress go back to their districts as August’s district work period begins. This six week break from legislative duties in D.C. will provide representatives the opportunity to get out of the “Washington bubble” and experience life alongside their constituents.

Bachmann Bulletin – New Veterans’ Clinic Announced in Ramsey

The construction of this new, 20,000 square foot, state of the art Community-Based Outpatient Clinic will greatly expand service to the Veterans of Minnesota with its central location, array of services and top notch staff.

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