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

Opinion Pieces

  • Garrett Op-Ed on Credit Cards in The Hill
    Apr 23, 2009  - http://blog.thehill.com/2009/04/23/credit-card-reform-may-have-unintended-consequences-for-the-financial-sector-rep-scott-garrett/ Next week, the House will consider legislation on credit card reform. I believe that this legislation, while well-intentioned, may have unintended consequences for th... More
  • Garrett Tax Day Op-Ed
    Apr 15, 2009  - http://www.northjersey.com/opinion/43017502.html From federal taxes to property taxes, New Jersey residents face one of the highest total tax burdens in the nation. Tax day serves as a stark reminder of the ever-present fact that these crushing taxes make New Jersey unaffordable for too many indivi... More
  • Your Pocketbook: The New Bank of America?
    Sep 21, 2008  - As the Wall Street drama of the past several weeks has unfolded, I have become increasingly worried about the consequences of our government’s actions on American families. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson throws a lifeline to company after company, all the while Americans, New Jerseyans in particul... More