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VA Lawmakers react to ending of COVID-19 public health emergency, Title 42

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...Republican Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) voted for the Secure the Border Act of 2023, which was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation was crafted by the House Judiciary Committee, which Cline serves on. Cline says that President Biden has weakened the security of the southern border. “Since his first day in office, President Biden has actively worked to…

Mayorkas blames Congress for border rush Republicans say look in mirror

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... Rep. Ben Cline (R-Va.), who also is a member of the House Judiciary Committee, added: “The only ones to blame for the crisis at our southern border are Joe Biden and the Democrats.” “For two years, Democrats had control of the White House, the House, and the Senate, and did nothing but incentivize this crisis with radical open border policies. As a result, every…

House Budget Committee member says Biden needs to 'quit whining' about debt ceiling and negotiate

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Virginia GOP Rep. Ben Cline criticized the Biden administration for not putting forward any legislation regarding the debt ceiling crisis.  "A lot of things were attached to the debt ceiling increase, but we were the only ones who were successful in passing a bill," Cline said on the "Just the News, No Noise" TV show Tuesday. "The Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and President…

Democrats, Republicans criticize Biden for sending 1,500 troops to the US-Mexico border: Unacceptable

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... Rep. Ben Cline, R-VA., called the decision a "moment of clarity" for Biden but said it "would not be necessary" if he just provided permanent solutions. "The Biden admin is having a rare moment of clarity as it realizes the CHAOS that mass crossings at our southern border will create due to lifting Title 42. Sending 1,500 troops wouldn’t be necessary if Joe…

Cline wants Democrats at negotiating table over debt ceiling

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Rep. Ben Cline (R-Botetourt) is urging President Biden to negotiate with Republicans in the ongoing standoff between House Republicans and the president over the nation's debt ceiling.  In a press release dated April 26, Cline said, "It’s time Democrats finally do their job and come to the negotiating table. President Biden and the Deficit-Loving D.C. Democrats’…

Cline: Debt-ceiling deadline nearing and Biden refusing to negotiate'

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STAUNTON — Sixth District Rep. Ben Cline said Tuesday that the ball is in the court of President Biden and the U.S. Senate regarding raising the country’s debt ceiling. During a 90-minute meeting with constituents at Mrs. Rowe’s Restaurant, Cline said the U.S. House has already passed legislation raising the federal debt ceiling by $1.4 trillion. But that bill also…

Cline to Newsmax: Biden Behaving 'Childishly' Over Debt Ceiling

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President Joe Biden is sticking to his guns and showing no signs or willingness to negotiate with the GOP-led House on raising the debt ceiling, a member of the House Budget Committee, Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va., told Newsmax. "The speaker stands ready to negotiate. It's the president who has said it's his way or the highway. He's behaving rather childishly: pouting and stomping his…