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House Republicans are dealmaking newbies and that could be a problem

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...“The Freedom Caucus stands behind the House-passed bill and behind our speaker,” said Rep. Ben Cline (R-Va.), a member of that ultraconservative group. “This is the first time most of us in the Freedom Caucus have ever voted for a debt limit increase. And it’s only because it was accompanied by such strong conservative reforms.” ... Read more here.

150 new jobs expected with construction company expansion in Botetourt County

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BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Altec Industries, a global industrial machinery manufacturer, will invest $1.4 million to expand the production of Altec’s construction equipment product line in Botetourt County, according to Governor Glenn Youngkin. Virginia competed with other states for the project, creating 150 jobs and additional investment in the existing…

Conservatives make last-minute push for border security in debt ceiling package

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In a letter to the bipartisan leaders negotiating a debt limit compromise, the Republican Study Committee (RSC) argued the migrant influx at the Southern border is — like the threat of default — a crisis facing the country. The group is pushing to attach the GOP’s House-passed border bill to any deal that lifts the government’s borrowing cap. ... “The…

Impeaching Mayorkas Gains Momentum Among Key House Republicans

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...Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA) told Breitbart News, “I support beginning impeachment hearings. I’ve said that to chairman [Jim] Jordan. My constituents think it’s long overdue, and I feel as though once we lay out the facts for the American people and for my colleagues in the House, it’ll be inevitable.” ... Read more here.

Mayorkas impeachment pressure builds inside the House GOP

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...Rep. Ben Cline, a Republican from Virginia who serves on the House Judiciary Committee – the panel where impeachment would originate – told CNN he has communicated to Jordan, the panel’s chairman, “we need to start the process” as “soon as possible.” ... Read more here.

House Republicans call for border security to be part of debt ceiling deal

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“As we speak, the United States is experiencing a rapidly worsening border crisis and barreling toward a debt limit crisis,” the letter reads. “Let’s be very clear, these crises are a direct product of the failed policies and neglect of President Biden and Congressional Democrats. We believe each of these issues should be considered together during your current…

Ben Cline Interview

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Vince Coglianese speaks with Ben Cline, Congressman representing Virginia’s 6th Congressional District about the Republicans House border bill and how he wants border security to be part of the budget deal. 

Rep. Ben Cline on Passage of Secure the Border Act of 2023

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...“Since his first day in office, President Biden has actively worked to weaken our southern border through radical open border policies that have resulted in the worst border crisis in history – turning every community, including Virginia’s Sixth District, into border communities,” said Cline. “From halting construction of the border wall to deciding…