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Washington - Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman Mark Walker announced the appointment of Dan Ziegler as the executive director of the RSC after concurrence of the Founders. Ziegler will begin serving in the role on April 16, 2018.

Washington - Republican Study Committee Chairman Mark Walker released the following statement after the release of the omnibus text:

"For several years, Republicans were justifiably critical of the Obama administration's spending levels driving up the national debt. Even worse was the intentional bleeding of our defense creating a new national security concern. Due to the intentional weakening by the previous administration, our military readiness is grossly lacking if called on to defend our country.

Washington– Republican Study Committee Chairman Mark Walker released the following statement on President Trump's tariffs announcement:

"The rationale for these tariffs is to retaliate against bad trade actors. As announced, they will be broad tariffs with a few temporary exceptions. President Trump deserves credit for his consistency calling out such bad actors, but it is imperative that we target these rogue players to remedy the situation instead of implementing across-the-board tariffs that are effectively taxes."

Washington - The Republican Study Committee's Steering Committee adopted the following principles affirming the organization's longstanding commitment to free trade:

Washington – Republican Study Committee Chairman Mark Walker released the following statement on trade and tariffs:

Washington - Republican Study Committee Chairman Mark Walker released the following statement on the President's Fiscal Year 2019 Budget:

The Steering Committee of the Republican Study Committee released the following statement on the Securing America's Future Act (H.R. 4760):

"The Securing America's Future Act is the framework to strengthen border security, increase interior enforcement and resolve the DACA situation. We believe an eventual stand alone floor vote is essential. We oppose any process for a DACA solution that favors a backroom deal with Democrats over regular order in the House."