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There is a continual dialogue among Americans today about the state of the US economy. What most people realize — and those in government ignore is that our current approach to handling the economy has to change and must change soon.
A single glance at the US Debt clock tells the story. (http://www.usdebtclock.org/)
National debt exceeds twelve trillion dollars and is more than 85% of GDP.
When you add the unfunded liabilities of...
Congress has authorized over $2.5 trillion of spending to “stimulate” the economy. President Obama told the American people that if they spent this amount of money, that unemployment rates would level off and the economy would start growing again. Now here we are, a year later, and the jobless rate continues to grow; the unemployed represent over 10% of all workers[1]. This is tragic….more importantly it didn’t need to happen.
In the...
I have a unique perspective on healthcare and the ongoing debate over reform: that of a small businessman and also a husband, father, grandfather and patient. As a small business owner, health insurance costs have consistently been a factor in my operations, employment decisions and overall costs. But as a middle-aged gentleman and father of two I have had to deal with the health care system like millions of other Americans—from the waiting...
“I believe there are two areas that the federal government needs to take immediate action–action that has been slow to come for far too long:
1. Securing the borders to insure safety for American citizens.
2. Correcting the broken legal immigration system.”
As I have been traveling around the district I have been asked on occasion to discuss my position on immigration reform. As with many issues in this election cycle, the...
As America’s economy expands and technology advances, U.S. energy policy must evolve to meet the needs of our society. I believe the best strategy is to expand and balance our energy portfolio. Each source of energy has both advantages and disadvantages. So, to ensure our continuing economic, environmental, and national security, we must draw energy from a variety of available sources and not become overly dependent on any single...
The brave men and women who serve our nation in the military deserve our gratitude and respect. They also deserve to have the promises made by the federal government be kept. We need to provide the best medical care, rehabilitation techniques and facilities for those veterans returning home with disabilities and wounds from service.
With the extreme stress of combat many of the wounds our soldiers return with can’t always be seen on the...
“A militia, when properly formed, are in fact the people themselves, and render regular troops in a great measure unnecessary.”
Richard Henry Lee, 1788
“The constitution of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people: that…it is their right and duty to be at all times armed.”
Thomas Jefferson, 1824
I am a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. I firmly believe the Constitution not only guarantees individuals...
Statement on the U.S. Senate victory for Scott Brown in Massachusetts
by Reid Ribble, Republican Candidate for the Eighth Congressional District
For Immediate Release
January 20, 2010
Contact: Kerry Niemcek
920-257-9746
Yesterday, the voters of Massachusetts posed a question to the Washington elite:
“Are you listening? We’re not happy about the way you are running things in Washington and we are stepping forward to take our country back and...
For Immediate Release
Contact: Kerry Niemcek
January 7, 2010
920-257-9746
Appleton- Former Kaukauna roofer contractor and 8th Congressional District Republican Candidate Reid Ribble joined the chorus of Americans to have the health care debate open to public scrutiny.
“We need to hold Congressional leaders accountable,” Ribble said. “They have told the American people that this Congress would be ‘transparent.’ When it comes to this...
The U.S. tax code is hopelessly complex. The complexity was highlighted recently as we watched first hand one Obama appointee after another having tax reviews that came back unfavorably. If the Secretary of the Treasury couldn’t do his taxes correctly what does that say about the system? Or even worse, right now the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, the committee in Congress that literally is in charge of writing this nation’s...
The Economy and Jobs
There is a continual dialogue among Americans today about the state of the US economy. What most people realize — and those in government ignore is that our current approach to handling the economy has to change and must change soon.
A single glance at the US Debt clock tells the story. (http://www.usdebtclock.org/)
National debt exceeds twelve trillion dollars and is more than 85% of GDP.
When you add the unfunded liabilities of...
The Economy and Debt
Congress has authorized over $2.5 trillion of spending to “stimulate” the economy. President Obama told the American people that if they spent this amount of money, that unemployment rates would level off and the economy would start growing again. Now here we are, a year later, and the jobless rate continues to grow; the unemployed represent over 10% of all workers[1]. This is tragic….more importantly it didn’t need to happen.
In the...
Health Care Reform
I have a unique perspective on healthcare and the ongoing debate over reform: that of a small businessman and also a husband, father, grandfather and patient. As a small business owner, health insurance costs have consistently been a factor in my operations, employment decisions and overall costs. But as a middle-aged gentleman and father of two I have had to deal with the health care system like millions of other Americans—from the waiting...
Immigration
“I believe there are two areas that the federal government needs to take immediate action–action that has been slow to come for far too long:
1. Securing the borders to insure safety for American citizens.
2. Correcting the broken legal immigration system.”
As I have been traveling around the district I have been asked on occasion to discuss my position on immigration reform. As with many issues in this election cycle, the...
Energy Policy
As America’s economy expands and technology advances, U.S. energy policy must evolve to meet the needs of our society. I believe the best strategy is to expand and balance our energy portfolio. Each source of energy has both advantages and disadvantages. So, to ensure our continuing economic, environmental, and national security, we must draw energy from a variety of available sources and not become overly dependent on any single...
Veterans
The brave men and women who serve our nation in the military deserve our gratitude and respect. They also deserve to have the promises made by the federal government be kept. We need to provide the best medical care, rehabilitation techniques and facilities for those veterans returning home with disabilities and wounds from service.
With the extreme stress of combat many of the wounds our soldiers return with can’t always be seen on the...
The Second Amendment
“A militia, when properly formed, are in fact the people themselves, and render regular troops in a great measure unnecessary.”
Richard Henry Lee, 1788
“The constitution of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people: that…it is their right and duty to be at all times armed.”
Thomas Jefferson, 1824
I am a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. I firmly believe the Constitution not only guarantees individuals...
Statement on the U.S. Senate victory for Scott Brown in Massachusetts by Reid Ribble
Statement on the U.S. Senate victory for Scott Brown in Massachusetts
by Reid Ribble, Republican Candidate for the Eighth Congressional District
For Immediate Release
January 20, 2010
Contact: Kerry Niemcek
920-257-9746
Yesterday, the voters of Massachusetts posed a question to the Washington elite:
“Are you listening? We’re not happy about the way you are running things in Washington and we are stepping forward to take our country back and...
Congressional Candidate Ribble asks for transparency in health care debate
For Immediate Release
Contact: Kerry Niemcek
January 7, 2010
920-257-9746
Appleton- Former Kaukauna roofer contractor and 8th Congressional District Republican Candidate Reid Ribble joined the chorus of Americans to have the health care debate open to public scrutiny.
“We need to hold Congressional leaders accountable,” Ribble said. “They have told the American people that this Congress would be ‘transparent.’ When it comes to this...
Taxation
The U.S. tax code is hopelessly complex. The complexity was highlighted recently as we watched first hand one Obama appointee after another having tax reviews that came back unfavorably. If the Secretary of the Treasury couldn’t do his taxes correctly what does that say about the system? Or even worse, right now the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, the committee in Congress that literally is in charge of writing this nation’s...
