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The August employment report marks the 43rd consecutive month of the national unemployment rate being above eight percent and the smallest workforce in 31 years. The unemployment rate is now 8.1 percent. Read more »

Our great nation is facing some tough challenges. My friend and colleague Congressman Paul Ryan (WI-01) often says we have a choice of two futures. I could not agree more. We can continue the disastrous policies the current Administration is pursuing, suc Read more »

I am pleased to learn that Hardin County will receive the federal support it needs to help counteract drug trafficking in the region, said Congressman Guthrie. "This is a serious matter and I am hopeful that with federal and local support, the region wi Read more »

Washington, DC –Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) released the following statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled 2-1 on Tuesday to strike down the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Cross-State Read more »

Farming is a vital component to Kentucky's Second Congressional District and I know how difficult things have been for the industry lately, said Congressman Guthrie. "Record drought has led to smaller yields, in addition to other challenges for Kent Read more »

On Thursday, Sept. 6, Congressman Guthrie will hold a joint Academy Day Information Fair with Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY.). The annual event is intended to provide information to high school students, recent graduates and parents regarding the U.S. Military (We Read more »

Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following the announcement that the Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will today file a civil contempt of Congress lawsuit against Attorney General Eric Hold Read more »

This report reiterates what every American already knows – our economy continues to struggle and uncertainty is getting worse. After 42 consecutive months of the national unemployment rate being above eight percent, I think we can all agree that th

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following the July 2012 employment report showing the unemployment rate rose to 8.3 percent.

“This report reiterates what every American already knows – our economy continues to struggle and uncertainty is getting worse. After 42 consecutive months of the national unemployment rate being above eight percent, I think we can all agree that this is not acceptable.

“The private sector is clearly not doing fine and I hope President Obama realizes that. Tomorrow marks 200 days since he last met with the Jobs Council he appointed. Maybe it’s time he schedule a meeting.

“Our nation is at a critical point. We can either continue on this route of high unemployment and uncertainty or move toward a path to encourage growth and investment. I choose jobs and a booming economy.”

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Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today voted in support of H.R. 6233, the "Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2012." Read more »

American families and businesses are struggling, said Congressman Guthrie. "The economy has yet to be revived and tax hikes will only lead to more uncertainty as families and business owners try to plan for the upcoming year and their budgets." Read more »