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House Republicans are represented by the House Republican Conference.

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House Republican Conference
stated on June 9, 2022 in a tweet:

“Bennie Thompson objected to the 2004 Presidential election.”

By Louis Jacobson • June 10, 2022
House Republican Conference
stated on October 29, 2009 in a news release:

Health care reform "establishes a new board of federal bureaucrats (the 'Health Benefits Advisory Committee') to dictate the health plans that all individuals must purchase."

By Angie Drobnic Holan • November 4, 2009
House Republican Conference
stated on October 29, 2009 in a news release:

Health care reform "requires the use of federal dollars to fund abortions through the government-run health plan."

By Angie Drobnic Holan • November 4, 2009
House Republican Conference
stated on October 29, 2009 in a news release:

Research shows the employer mandate in the House health reform bill would "place millions 'at substantial risk of unemployment' — with minority workers losing their jobs at twice the rate of their white counterparts."

By Angie Drobnic Holan • November 4, 2009
House Republican Conference
stated on September 22, 2009 in an article on its Web site:

Medicare officials have treated Humana and AARP inconsistently on how they can communicate with seniors.

By Angie Drobnic Holan • September 30, 2009

Gwen Moore
stated on September 4, 2012 in a speech at the Democratic National Convention:

Says House Republicans "tried to change the definition of rape."

By Tom Kertscher • September 6, 2012
Barbara Boxer
stated on April 1, 2011 in a press release:

Says House Republicans rejected a straightforward measure that would prevent members of Congress and the president from being paid during a government shutdown.

By Angie Drobnic Holan • April 6, 2011

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