http://www.shaysforcongress.org/news/rss Christopher Shays for Congress en-us Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:00:21 MDT Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:00:21 MDT http://www.shaysforcongress.org/ http://www.shaysforcongress.org/news/item/media-advisory-october-8-debate-scheduleNorwalk, CT October 8, 2008 Congressman Christopher Shays (CT-4) announced today he will participate in seven (7) debates. Shays, who has historically participated in a large number of debates during election years, expressed regret about this years condensed schedule. In September, Shays agreed to 10 debates, the most of any congressional race in the state, however, his challenger chose to confirm only seven of them. http://www.shaysforcongress.org/news/item/shays-calls-for-hearings-on-fannie-and-freddieRepublican Rep. Chris Shays called for hearings on the role of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the financial crisis Monday, accusing the two mortgage companies of wretched manipulation of Congress. http://www.shaysforcongress.org/news/item/in-case-you-missed-it-shays-against-tax-increases-challenge-vague-on-specificsNorwalk, CT October 6, 2008 In an article in Sundays Connecticut Post, Congressman Christopher Shays challenger, who has criticized Shays recently on his economic policies, declined on four occasions to provide specifics about his position on taxes. On income taxes, capital gains taxes, estate taxes, and corporate taxes, Shays challenger did not provide specific percentages or rates when asked by reporter Neil Vigdor. http://www.shaysforcongress.org/news/item/shays-himes-divided-on-taxesIn a race framed by pocketbook issues, U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays, R-4, and Democratic challenger Jim Himes are separated by a wide chasm when it comes to their positions on how much constituents and local corporations should pay in taxes on income, capital gains and inheritances. http://www.shaysforcongress.org/news/item/in-case-you-missed-it-wall-street-journal-dissects-shays-vote-for-emergency-economic-stabilization-actNorwalk, CT October 3, 2008 Congressman Christopher Shays (CT-4), who has been criticized by his challenger in recent weeks on the economy, is credited in todays Wall Street Journal for his support of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act. Shays, who is a senior member of the Financial Services Committee, voted for the legislation on Monday, and again today when the revised bill passed the House by a vote of 263 to 171. Holman Jenkins Jr. writes how it wont be so easy now to turn on a dime and flay Mr. Shays for his bailout vote. http://www.shaysforcongress.org/news/item/shays-fellow-republicans-rally-in-darien-this-sundayU.S. Rep. Chris Shays will be the featured speaker at the Republican Club of Dariens annual Soapbox Rally this Sunday, Oct. 5. http://www.shaysforcongress.org/news/item/dissecting-the-bailout-voteConnecticut's Chris Shays, the last surviving GOP congressman from New England and a "yes" vote for Monday's massively unpopular bailout bill, is being hammered on the air over the financial crisis -- for ignoring it. http://www.shaysforcongress.org/news/item/environmentalists-support-shaysNorwalk, CT October 1, 2008 Congressman Christopher Shays (CT-4), recognized as an environmentalist by the Sierra Club and the League of Conservation Voters, has received two more endorsements in his bid for re-election to Congress. Ocean Champions and Republicans for Environmental Protection have both issued statements supporting Shays for his record on environmental issues. http://www.shaysforcongress.org/news/item/increase-sought-in-deposit-insuranceWASHINGTON -- Rep. Christopher Shays introduced legislation Monday to substantially raise deposit insurance limits that now protect up to $100,000 kept in individual bank accounts. http://www.shaysforcongress.org/news/item/shays-sees-opening-for-bills-passageTo pass the economic bailout on a second vote, Rep. Christopher Shays (R-Conn.) said Tuesday that House leaders would have to make relatively few changes to the package. http://www.shaysforcongress.org/news/item/shays-speaks-and-votes-in-favor-of-bailout-billU.S. Rep. Chris Shays, a senior member of the Financial Services Committee, spoke in favor of passage and voted for the bailout, which failed in the House of Representatives Monday. http://www.shaysforcongress.org/news/item/area-lawmakers-react-to-house-vote http://www.shaysforcongress.org/news/item/shays-supports-connecticut-familiesNorwalk, CT September 26, 2008 Congressman Christopher Shays (CT-4) released a new television advertisement Thursday highlighting his bipartisan work helping Connecticut families. The advertisement includes testimonials from constituents about Shays work to improve education, lower taxes and protect constituents threatened by foreclosure. http://www.shaysforcongress.org/news/item/state-to-receive-25-million-in-hud-fundingCongressman Christopher Shays (R-Bridgeport) has announced the state of Connecticut will receive $25 million from the Department of Housing and Urban Developments (HUD) Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). http://www.shaysforcongress.org/news/item/for-lawmakers-state-taxpayers-are-a-priorityAs members of Connecticut's congressional delegation weigh their options about an impending effort to bail out the financial services industry with public funds, they will have no shortage of advice. http://www.shaysforcongress.org/news/item/republicans-for-environmental-protection-endorses-shays-for-re-electionRepublicans for Environmental Protection (REP) is pleased to endorse Congressman Christopher Shays for re-election representing Connecticuts 4th Congressional District. http://www.shaysforcongress.org/news/item/shays-obama-bills-often-similarWASHINGTON -- When it comes to his legislative priorities in the 110th Congress, Sen. Barack Obama has had no better friend in Connecticut than Rep. Christopher Shays. http://www.shaysforcongress.org/news/item/in-the-interest-of-truth-shays-supports-greater-oversight-and-transparency-in-financial-marketsNorwalk, CT September 19, 2008 In a press conference at Norwalk City Hall yesterday, Congressman Christopher Shays challenger said Shays was among those who bought into the Republican anti-regulation ideology when referring to the recent crisis on Wall Street. This is just the latest in a series of recent attempts by Shays challenger to distort Shays record. http://www.shaysforcongress.org/news/item/house-passes-energy-billWASHINGTON -- With all eyes on the November elections, the House Tuesday night approved a bill that would partially lift a ban on offshore oil drilling and encourage development of alternative fuels. http://www.shaysforcongress.org/news/item/media-advisory-debate-scheduleNorwalk, CT Congressman Christopher Shays Campaign Manager Michael Sohn confirmed that Shays has agreed to nine (9) debates on the following days.