Archive for January, 2009

WASHINGTON - Congressman Connie Mack (FL-14) rebuked the Obama Administration for its overt pandering to organized labor today after the President signed several executive orders that will strengthen the ability of Big Labor to organize workers and force businesses into even greater economic peril.

Mack said:

“Big Labor was warmly welcomed back to the White House today [...]

There’s no question that the United States is facing significant economic challenges.

Hardworking moms and dads are losing their jobs at a mind-numbing pace. Businesses large and small are shutting their doors. Wall Street is in turmoil. Foreclosures continue to rise.

In the midst of this recession, the people of Southwest Florida and the nation want to [...]

WASHINGTON - Congressman Connie Mack (FL-14) issued the following statement today after President Obama signed an executive order to close the terrorist detainee facility at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba within the year.

Mack said:

“President Obama’s action today to close the terrorist detainee facility at Guantanamo Bay (Gitmo) within a year raises very serious questions about the [...]

WASHINGTON - Congressman Connie Mack (FL-14) issued the following statement today after he voted to disapprove President Bush’s request to release the remaining $350 billion in Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds this afternoon. Since the Senate voted down the disapproval resolution last week, the remaining TARP funds will be released.

Mack, who continues to be [...]

He’s not suggesting the detainees should go to Nancy Pelosi’s district. But Rep. Connie Mack, who is considering a run for the US Senate seat being vacated by Mel Martinez, says Obama’s decision to close the detention center “raises very serious questions about the threat this closure will have on our national security.

“Where are we [...]