Speaker's Blog
The September Story
October 03, 2017![](http://web.archive.org./web/20171004073632im_/http://www.speaker.gov/sites/speaker.house.gov/files/styles/v2_blog_img/public/09-28-17%20at%2013-49-47-4_0.jpg?itok=Lz1IYNlj)
The month of September was filled with headline-making moments—moments that will leave a lasting impact on so many Americans. There were moments of great sadness and loss with Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Moments of triumph and joy with the return of Whip Steve Scalise to the people’s House. And moments of confidence and optimism that accompany the House’s efforts to pass bold, pro-growth tax reform for the first time since 1986. Here are nine such moments from the month that tell the story of September, through the eyes of the Speaker of the House: Read More
THURSDAY: Speaker Ryan to Tour Maryland Manufacturer
October 03, 2017On Thursday, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) will continue his tax reform tour with a visit to Dixon Valve & Coupling Company, a 101-year old Maryland manufacturer that employees over 1,000 Americans and has expanded into 14 U.S. states. During his visit, the speaker will tour the factory, participate in an employee Q&A, and hold a press conference. Read More
Speaker Ryan's Floor Speech on the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
October 03, 2017“Our humanity shines brightest when we stand up for those who are suffering, when we protect people from pain. So I ask my colleagues, and I implore my fellow Americans: Let us be moved by the suffering, and let also us be inspired by life.” Read More
‘We get tax reform done, that’s bigger paychecks’ for the middle class, Speaker Ryan Says on Fox News
October 03, 2017.@SpeakerRyan on tax reform: "We know we get tax reform done, that gets us faster economic growth." pic.twitter.com/AY5zbrwRrY — Fox News (@FoxNews) October 3, 2017 Read More
‘Our Country Is Resilient’: Speaker Ryan on Las Vegas Tragedy
October 03, 2017![](http://web.archive.org./web/20171004073632im_/http://www.speaker.gov/sites/speaker.house.gov/files/styles/v2_blog_img/public/Stakeout_100317.png?itok=kSi2xhfW)
“This healing process is going to take time, but we have to remember we are all in this together as a country.” In the aftermath of the tragedy in Las Vegas, Speaker Ryan discussed our nation’s resiliency during a press conference with House leadership. Read More