Congressman Scott Garrett Proudly Serving the 5th District Of New Jersey

News List

  • Rep. Garrett (R-NJ) and Sec. LaHood Spar Over Letter re: Sen. Kyl (R-AZ) at House Budget Committee
    Jul 24, 2009  - Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ) grilled Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood in today’s Budget Committee hearing regarding a letter LaHood sent to Arizona Governor Jan Brewer about Arizona Senator Jon Kyl’s (R-NJ) remarks regarding stimulus. Kyl had made public statements criticizing stimulus spending. ... More
  • Rep. Garrett Speaks on PAYGO on the House Floor
    Jul 22, 2009  - Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ) spoke on the House floor today about reckless spending in Congress, stating, “If left to their own devices, the Democrats would run this country’s finances into the ground.  It is an admission of guilt that they can’t help themselves!” Click here to watch The text of Re... More
  • Garrett Response to Obama Address to Congress
    Feb 24, 2009  - Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ) released the following statement in response to President Barack Obama’s address to a joint session of Congress: “I applaud President Obama’s boldness and energy in the face of our current economic crisis. He recognizes that the challenges our country faces are interrelate... More
  • IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Garrett on FOX News Channel
    Feb 22, 2009  - Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ) appeared on FOX News to discuss President Obama’s budget and the record deficit. More
  • IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Garrett on MSNBC
    Feb 19, 2009  - Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ) appeared on MSNBC with Contessa Brewer to discuss President Obama’s proposed housing plan. Click here or on the picture above to view the video. Garrett issued the following statement yesterday with regard to the president’s plan: “The dream of homeownership is at the ... More
  • IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Rep. Scott Garrett Discusses “Stimulus”
    Feb 17, 2009  - Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ) has spoken out recently regarding the massive spending plan masquerading as a stimulus package. Selected TV and Radio Appearances:    FOX Business, Rep. Garrett hosts a Special Hour (Parts 1, 2, 3) – Saturday, February 7, 2009 FOX News with Brian Wilson – Saturday, Feb... More
  • Questionable Spending In the "Stimulus" Package
    Feb 13, 2009  - The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1) Below is a list of egregious spending in the "so called" stimulus bill: Questionable or Non-Stimulative Spending: Ø       $50 million for the National Endowment for the Arts Ø       $2 billion for the Neighborhood Stabilization Fund, providing ... More
  • Garrett Statement on House Passage of the “Stimulus” Plan
    Feb 13, 2009  - Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ) released a statement today on the House passage of the massive spending plan: "Americans should be outraged over this reckless spending bill that masquerades as a stimulus plan. We are in a serious recession, and the American people deserve an actual solution rather than a... More