The Administration Should Not Regulate the Internet
For decades the Internet has grown, spread, and positively altered our culture and economy, all with little regulation from Washington. But the Obama Administration now wants to threaten that progress by imposing rules written in the 1930s to cover public utilities to now regulate the Internet. Allowing Washington bureaucrats to use the same rules that […]
The President Should Visit All of California
The President came to Los Angeles and San Francisco to talk about how great the economy is doing. While it may look good for some in Los Angeles and San Francisco a trip throughout the Golden State would show the President that many Californians are frustrated with his Administration’s economic policies. The President should take […]
From Tampa – We Now Have The Opportunity to Renew America’s Greatness
Yesterday evening, America got to see a humble man of strength and character accept the nomination to be our next President of the United States. And I am energized more than ever to help elect America’s comeback team, soon to be President Mitt Romney and Vice President Paul Ryan! As I wrote earlier in the […]
From Tampa: Paul Ryan Inspires Us All
Last night was such an inspirational night. We saw why my friend Congressman Paul Ryan was chosen by Governor Mitt Romney to serve as our next Vice President of the United States. His speech was a home run! Paul’s speech laid out a bold vision that all Americans will embrace. By reapplying our fundamental principles […]
From Tampa: A Call to Action
Today is a very special day for me, as Judy and I celebrate our 20th anniversary. I still remember first meeting Judy in our science class at Bakersfield High and dancing to Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” on our wedding day. It has been an amazing journey and I am indeed a very lucky […]
From Tampa: A New Direction for California and America
Despite the rain, nothing can dampen the enthusiasm in Tampa as we start the RNC Convention this week. Yesterday morning, I got to spend time with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. As Governor Christie shared with us, New Jersey and California faced very similar challenges. But while New Jersey and California were confronted with high unemployment […]
Raising Taxes on California’s Families and Small Businesses Will Set Us Further Back
Editor’s Note: The following remarks were part of an address by Congressman McCarthy to the Orange County Forum & Orange County Business Council Executive Roundtable. “I want to talk about California today. I want to talk about where we’re going as a state, and I want to talk to you about the signs of what […]
We Must Balance Conservation With Commonsense
America is home to countless natural wonders, and I applaud the efforts of Californians of all political stripes who have recognized the importance of preserving them for future generations. Unfortunately, our public lands, like so many other areas, are subject to government overregulation. Ronald Reagan warned us of this, saying we must be wary of […]