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Congressman Ben Cline to stop by Virginian Review

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The Virginian Review | Rebecca Stalnaker COVINGTON, Va. (VR) — Congressman Ben Cline will visit the Virginian Review office on Aug. 1 at 3 p.m. to present a special plaque commemorating the paper’s 110-year anniversary. The visit will honor the publication’s long-standing contribution to the community and recognize its significant milestone. During his visit, Cline will formally…

Congressman Ben Cline Statement on Biden Withdrawing

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Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) released the following statement regarding President Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race.  “The undeniable truth is that Joe Biden’s mental incapacity forced him out of the race, rendering him unfit for the presidency,” Rep. Ben Cline said. “If Biden can’t handle running a campaign, he can’t handle holding the highest…

Rep. Ben Cline Condemns Attempted Assassination of President Trump, Calls for National Unity

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Roanoke, VA – Following the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump on Saturday in Pennsylvania, Congressman Ben Cline condemned the terrible attack and called for national unity in rejecting political violence. This violent act is unacceptable, and completely goes against the fundamental values of our nation.  "Our thoughts and prayers are with President Trump, his…

Rep. Cline Introduces Bill to Restore Original Intent of the Budget Baseline

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Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced the No Bias in the Baseline Act to revise the fiscal distortions embedded in the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) baseline projections. This legislation will empower Congress with the tools needed to make informed financial decisions and eliminate the baseline bias in the budget process in favor of higher spending.  “It is essential…

Rep. Cline Leads Colleagues in Letter to Biden On Strong Opposition To The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard

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Tags: Energy

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) led his colleagues in a letter to President Joe Biden, demanding that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) do not move forward with adopting the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) as the minimum energy efficiency standard.  In April of this year, HUD and…

Rep. Ben Cline Announces Bid for Republican Study Committee Chairman

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) announced his candidacy to become the next chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC).  “It’s time to turn the tide on the dangerous path our Nation has been led down by the disastrous policies of the Biden Administration,” Rep. Cline said. “We need a strong, conservative compass to set us back on the right course – one…

Rep. Cline named to House committee on Chinese Communist Party

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Colby Johnson | WHSV HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Sixth District Representative Ben Cline was appointed to the House select committee on the Chinese Communist Party. The committee will study and determine the best ways to counter Chinese influence across multiple areas including telecommunications, immigration, foreign affairs issues, and national security. “My specialty coming from the…

‘Trying to catch water with a strainer:’ Key Congressman calls Biden’s loophole ridden immigration executive order

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Jon Solomon Reports |Just The News  Representative Ben Cline (R-VA) says President Biden’s immigration executive order will do little to nothing to help the dire situation at the southern border, commenting on the amount of loopholes that the order allows is like “trying to catch water with a strainer.” Additional interviews with Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee,…

Congressman Ben Cline Appointed to the House Select Committee on China

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Today, Speaker Mike Johnson appointed Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) to the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.  “I am honored to be appointed to the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. China is an existential threat to America and its allies,” Rep. Cline said. “The Biden administration’s weak policies on China have only empowered and emboldened…

Rep. Cline visits with forensics, debate teams

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Salem Times Register | Mountain Media, LLC When members of Salem’s State Championship Forensics and Debate teams were summoned to the office on May 30, the final day of school, United States Congressman Ben Cline was waiting on them. The House of Representatives member presented the students with congressional plaques noting their accomplishments during the 118th session of…