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Dennis Hastert (28)

Birth:	2nd January, 1942
Nationality:	American
Profession:	Politician, Lobbyist, Teacher

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John Dennis "Denny" Hastert is an American politician, lobbyist and member of the Republican Party who was the 59th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1999 to 2007. He represented Illinois's 14th congressional district for twenty years, 1987 to 2007.

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• America’s economy is resilient, and I am confident that Republican pro-growth policies will continue to keep our economy growing – just as it has since after the September 2001 terrorist attacks.

  Dennis Hastert

  Topics in Economy

  Tags in Republican

• At the end of the day, my hope is that when the new Medicare- Prescription Drug Law gets up and fully running a lot more seniors will pay a whole lot less than they do today for their much-needed medications.

  Dennis Hastert

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Medications

• But, if you don’t like your current Rx coverage or don’t have any coverage to begin with, you’ll now have the choice to add this new affordable option to your current Medicare plan.

  Dennis Hastert

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Coverage

• Death just shouldn’t be a taxable event.

  Dennis Hastert

  Topics in Death

• Just like families must live within their budgets, the Federal Government must live within its means. We have passed appropriations bills that have been fiscally responsible while recognizing our national priorities.

  Dennis Hastert

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Government, Responsible

• It’s a tough time my friends. We need to make sacrifices to ensure our troops have the tools they need in order to get the job done. This budget will help us win the War on Terror.

  Dennis Hastert

  Topics in Job

  Tags in Friend

• It’s estimated for every $1 billion we spend on road construction, nearly 48,000 jobs are created.

  Dennis Hastert

  Topics in Job

  Tags in Construction

• On Capitol Hill, House Republicans have been doing our part. We’ve been hard at work developing policies that will help empower all Americans. We’re beginning to see results. We reduced taxes for everyone.

  Dennis Hastert

  Topics in Power, Work

  Tags in Policies

• One way we gave small businesses more money to invest was by extending tax provisions on expensing. This allows businesses to immediately write off things like equipment, without being burdened by depreciation requirements.

  Dennis Hastert

  Topics in Business, Money

• Our economy is robust and will remain strong as more Americans who want a job find one. Republican economic policies based on tax relief are working for the American people.

  Dennis Hastert

  Topics in Job

  Tags in People, Economic

• Our economy is creating jobs and giving businesses the conditions they need to invest and succeed.

  Dennis Hastert

  Topics in Business, Economy

  Tags in Succeed

• Our world has evolved and grown more technologically savvy. Lawmakers need to adjust to these changes.

  Dennis Hastert

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Technological

• President Reagan was a leader at a time when the American people most needed leadership. He outlined a vision that captured the imagination of the free world, a vision that toppled the Communist empire and freed countless millions.

  Dennis Hastert

  Topics in Leadership

  Tags in President

• Priorities like winning the War on Terror and providing tax relief that will keep our economy growing strong.

  Dennis Hastert

  Topics in Economy

• The federal government seeks to control and regulate the Internet, but the last thing this Congress should be doing is trying to stifle public debate online.

  Dennis Hastert

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Government

• The Tort Tax adds to the cost of everything we buy because businesses and manufacturers have to cover themselves and their employees – just in case they get sued by a greedy personal injury lawyer.

  Dennis Hastert

  Topics in Business

  Tags in Manufacturers

• There has to be some limit to what lawyers can take from their clients. Otherwise, cagey attorneys end up with the lion’s share of the settlement and the victims end up with little more than scraps.

  Dennis Hastert

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Lawyer

• Today, nearly 40 percent of a senior’s healthcare spending is on pharmaceutical medications.

  Dennis Hastert

  Topics in Health

  Tags in Pharmaceutical

• Too many employers have said that they are unable to find skilled workers.

  Dennis Hastert

  Topics in Work

  Tags in Employee

• Unfortunately, opponents of online speech have decided to punish our changing technological world.

  Dennis Hastert

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Technological