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REHBERG STANDS BY BIG OIL...PART 2

Click here to watch Denny Rehberg speak his mind on offshore drilling.

During the video, Rehberg discusses how offshore drilling doesn't cause negative environmental impacts, saying, "...during the entire Hurricane Katrina, there was not one bit of spillage on the offshore drilling rigs..."
 
He later adds, "...[the rigs] are so stable..." and "...there was more petroleum leaking naturally out of the earth than could ever leak out of any of the offshore platforms..."

 

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REHBERG STANDS BY BIG OIL...PART 1

Rep. Rehberg of Montana is Part of Republican Study Committee that Defends BP, Calls the $20 Billion BP Escrow Account a “Chicago-Style Political Shakedown”

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Rehberg Embarks on "Save My Own Job" Tour

Montanans ask what the Congressman has done to help create new jobs

This week, Rep. Dennis Rehberg is traveling the state of Montana visiting construction projects where new jobs were created through legislation Rehberg voted against. The same projects Rehberg claimed in an editorial board meeting Tuesday, "had merit."

Rehberg suggests tax relief as a solution in today's Billings Gazette, he fails to acknowledge that he voted against the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 which did just that. In fact, a full third of the Recovery Act focused on tax relief.

As part of his "Save My Own Job" tour, Rehberg stopped by the Northern Hotel in Billings. After voting against funding that supported jobs at the hotel site, he offered to help by "promising to have a staffer look for grant options and Department of Energy assistance."

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Rehberg Embarks on "Save My Own Job" Tour

Montanans ask what the Congressman has done to help create new jobs

This week, Rep. Dennis Rehberg is traveling the state of Montana visiting construction projects where new jobs were created through legislation Rehberg voted against. The same projects Rehberg claimed in an editorial board meeting Tuesday, "had merit."

Rehberg suggests tax relief as a solution in today's Billings Gazette, he fails to acknowledge that he voted against the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 which did just that. In fact, a full third of the Recovery Act focused on tax relief.

As part of his "Save My Own Job" tour, Rehberg stopped by the Northern Hotel in Billings. After voting against funding that supported jobs at the hotel site, he offered to help by "promising to have a staffer look for grant options and Department of Energy assistance."

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Rehberg Votes Against Estate Tax Relief and Legislation to Limit Government Spending

Statement from Montana Democratic Spokeswoman Kate Downen Regarding Dennis Rehberg’s Vote Today Against Estate Tax Relief and Legislation to Limit Government Spending

(Helena) – Today Rep. Dennis Rehberg voted against providing permanent estate tax relief to Montana family farmers and ranchers, and voted against tough new pay-as-you-go legislation (PAYGO) to limit government spending. Below are statements from Montana Democratic Party Spokeswoman Kate Downen on each issue.

 Statement regarding estate tax relief:

 “Dennis Rehberg proved today that Montana farmers and ranchers don’t have an advocate in the U.S. House. He voted against estate tax relief and stability for family farms and ranchers, burying his head in the sand when Montanans need his leadership the most.”

 Statement regarding PAYGO:

 “Rep. Rehberg’s vote today against limiting new spending shows a lack of leadership and common sense. He comes back to Montana and talks a big game about being a fiscal conservative, but he sure doesn’t act like one in Washington.”

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Rehberg Opposes Homeland Security, then Claims Credit

Today the Montana Democratic Party spoke out on MT Rep. Dennis Rehberg's continued double-speak and hypocrisy. Rehberg recently claimed credit for projects in Montana that he actually voted against in Washington, D.C.

 Call Rep. Rehberg at 202.225.3211 and tell him to start being honest with Montanans about his votes
against our jobs and security.

 

Rehberg Opposes Homeland Security, then Claims Credit

Rep. Rehberg sets new bar for political hypocrisy

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Rehberg votes in favor of pricey planes for congressmen

HELENA - Rep. Denny Rehberg, R-Mont., voted several times in favor of buying elite Air Force jets to fly lawmakers around, but said this week he never supported the purchases and applauds a recent move to strip the spending from the military budget.
 
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The planes fanned controversy this week after the Wall Street Journal reported they had been inserted into a larger military spending bill against the wishes of the Pentagon. The House removed the jet money late Monday.
Jed Link, a Rehberg spokesman, said the congressman cast his vote for a broader military spending bill, which included money for American troops, and did not necessarily support money for the jets.
 
"While Denny joined a broad, bipartisan majority in supporting funds for or men and women in uniform, he opposes funding for the purchases of these additional jets," Link said in a statement.
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MT Democratic Party Files Complaint Against Sen. Ed Walker for Accepting Illegal Exxon Campaign Cash

Billings Senator forgot to mention illegal contributions from Exxon in recent defense of their actions 

Helena, MT -- The Montana Democratic Party today filed a complaint with the Commissioner of Political Practices regarding Sen. Ed Walker’s (R-Billings) acceptance of illegal campaign contributions from Exxon Mobil.

“It is completely irresponsible for Sen. Walker to defend Exxon’s handling of the spill when he’s taken their campaign cash,” said Ted Dick, Executive Director of the Montana Democratic Party.  “Sen. Walker should be working together to hold Big Oil accountable and protect the Yellowstone, but there are some clear reasons why he’s not willing.” 

According to the complaint, “Section 13-35-227 MCA prohibits corporations from making a contribution or an expenditure that supports or opposes a candidate. The same section also prohibits a person, candidate or political committee from accepting such corporate contribution.”

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UPDATE: A Look Back at Congressman Rehberg's Frivolous Lawsuit Against Firefighters a Year Later

Tomorrow marks the anniversary of Montana's millionaire Congressman Dennis Rehberg's frivolous lawsuit against Billings firefighters. Here's a look back at the sequence of events in Congressman Rehberg's irresponsible push to hit up Billings taxpayers for a bailout:

July 2, 2010 - Congressman Rehberg files suit against firefighters who he says failed to protect his multi-million dollar property [AP, 7/4/10, Link to lawsuit]

July 13, 2010 - Congressman Rehberg skips three House votes in order to tell firefighters the lie: "this has nothing to do with you." [Billings Gazette, 7/13/10]

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FACT SHEET: Setting the Record Straight on Rehberg and Medicare

Helena, MT --  Montana’s millionaire Congressman Dennis Rehberg today is circulating an opinion piece that leaves out a few key facts about the Affordable Care and his record on Medicare.

Here are a few facts that were missing from Congressman Rehberg’s submission:

Congressman Rehberg has no Health Care Plan – Congressman Rehberg asks “So what do we do?”  He answers his question by saying we should “remember our greatness.” 

Congressman Rehberg doesn’t say which health care policies will create broad access to quality affordable health care. 

Congressman Rehberg Tried to Gut Medicare Well Before the Ryan Budget – According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, Congressman Rehberg’s irresponsible plan to defund the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act would have ended Medicare as we know it for thousands of Montana seniors.

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