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Latest Promises
John Boehner
Review entitlements and prevent expansion of unfunded liabilities
House Republicans prevent expansion of ‘unfunded liabilities’
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January 8, 2013
John Boehner
Require “sunset” reviews for programs
Sunset bills are offered, effect of them unclear
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November 15, 2012
John Boehner
End government control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Reform bills introduced, but nothing has passed
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June 27, 2012
John Boehner
End TARP
Repeal is moot
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August 3, 2012
John Boehner
Cut Congress’ budget
GOP’s first Promise Kept: Cut congressional budget
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January 7, 2011
John Boehner
Establish a hard cap on new discretionary spending
Discretionary spending caps included in debt-ceiling deal
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August 10, 2011
John Boehner
Cut government spending to pre-stimulus, pre-bailout levels
Spending has risen or fallen, depending on the year you’re comparing to
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January 8, 2013
John Boehner
Cancel unspent stimulus
Stimulus payments have chugged on
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January 8, 2013
John Boehner
Repeal small business mandate
President signs repeal of purchasing paperwork requirement
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April 15, 2011
John Boehner
Require congressional approval for major regulations
Measure passed the House, died in the Senate
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January 7, 2013
John Boehner
Give small businesses a tax deduction
House passed bill that died in Senate
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January 3, 2013
John Boehner
Make Bush tax cuts permanent for all incomes
Fiscal cliff deal extends low rates, but not for everybody
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January 3, 2013
Rick Scott
Will oppose and veto any tax increases
With Legislature’s help, Scott keeps his promise on taxes
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June 18, 2014
Rick Scott
Will not take the $130,000 governor’s salary
The cost of Florida’s new governor? 1 penny
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January 7, 2011
Rick Scott
Support university-private partnerships
State funding for a university project, but no new action on corridor council-type programs
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August 27, 2014
Rick Scott
Preserve Florida Resident Access Grants
College student grants preserved
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December 5, 2013
Rick Scott
Ensure that voluntary pre-K program includes private or faith-based providers
Scott and Legislature cut funding but kept faith-based providers in the mix
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November 29, 2011
Rick Scott
Expand school options for parents
With new Hope scholarship, Scott continues to expand school choice
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April 24, 2018
Rick Scott
Include use of technology in teacher evaluations
Requirement that evaluations consider technology stripped from final version of teacher bill
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March 24, 2011
Rick Scott
Enact tort reform
PIP reform passed but battles remain
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December 4, 2013
Rick Scott
Reduce insurance fraud involving sinkholes
Scott signs property insurance bill to limit sinkhole fraud
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May 18, 2011
Rick Scott
Reform Citizens Insurance to consistently operate on actuarially sound rates
Scott made progress toward Citizens insurance promise
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December 21, 2018
Rick Scott
Expand use of nuclear power and alternative fuels
Scott approved nuclear power plants, but not much focus on other alternatives
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September 4, 2014
Rick Scott
Eliminate tenure for new teachers
New teachers can only receive one-year contracts
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March 24, 2011
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