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GOP Blasts Biden for Misleading Country on China Spy Balloon: Focused More on Pronouns than Protecting Americans

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"Republican officials blasted President Joe Biden for “misleading” Americans and congress after he had previously assured that sensitive sites were protected from a Chinese spy balloon earlier this year. A fresh report detailed how crucial intelligence was, in fact, collected by the surveillance device." ... (Rep. Cline Tweet) "The Biden admin wasted critical days until they…

Rep. Cline announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition

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"On April 4, 2023, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced his office’s participation in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. The Congressional Art Competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and is an opportunity to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. The Congressional Art Competition is open…

'Beyond belief:' Virginia Republicans react to Trump indictment

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..."The indictment of Trump marks a sad day for our Nation. Politically-motivated prosecutors like Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg are the latest example of the weaponization of gov’t by the radical Left," Cline wrote on Twitter. "House Republicans will continue working to stop this unAmerican abuse of power."... Read more here.

Rep. Ben Cline Votes to End Bidens War on Americas Energy Independence

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Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1). This legislation will restore America’s energy independence and reduce costs by: increasing domestic energy production; cutting burdensome government red tape; and reforming the permitting process. “Families in Virginia and across the Nation have…

Garland says hes more than willing to testify at House Judiciary Committee

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..."At a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing, Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va., asked on Jordan’s behalf if Garland would ever reply to Jordan’s January request to testify. "My chairman, Mr. Jordan, has asked me to ask you about a letter he sent back in January, asking you to appear before his committee," Cline said. "He has not gotten a response to that letter. Can I get a…

Rep. Cline to Newsmax: Biden 'Gaslighting' on Border Budget Claims

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..."It is a distraction, and gaslighting is a great word for it," [Cline] said on Newsmax's "Wake Up America." "Outright falsehood is another. You know when he's putting forward that Republicans are the ones who somehow want a less-secure border, he's avoiding his responsibility for failure to secure the border."... Read more and watch the video clip here.

Garland More Than Willing To Appear Before Jordans Judiciary Committee

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Attorney General Merrick Garland said on Wednesday he is willing to appear before the House Judiciary Committee. Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA) brought up the issue during a House Appropriations Committee hearing, noting that he is also a member of the judiciary panel led by Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) that has oversight of the Justice Department. “My chairman, Mr. Jordan,…

The Debt Ceiling explained

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...."Congressman Ben Cline has represented the Shenandoah Valley since 2019. Since he has taken office, he has voted against raising the debt ceiling a number of times. He explained votes, saying “Families here in Harrisonburg know that you can’t just keep raising the limit on your credit card and keep on spending beyond your means. Eventually, you have to change your spending…