Invitation From Congressman Joe Walsh

Please join me from noon until 1:30pm tomorrow (Saturday January 21st) for a Cup of Joe with Joe in Palatine. This event is open to the public so come out and let me know

what's on your mind! More information on tomorrow's event can be found below.

Cup of Joe with Joe

Saturday, January 21- Noon-1:30pm
Emmett's Ale House
110 North Brockway St.
Palatine, IL 60067

This week, I was back in Washington for the start of the 112th Congress' second session. I voted present on the Resolution of Disapproval to demonstrate my opposition to the Budget Control Act. I cast my vote against a debt ceiling increase back in August. The whole idea of this Resolution of Disapproval is a joke and a complete waste of time. I was one of only 22 Republicans who voted against the Budget Control Act from the start, and I will continue to stand up against these short-term political gimmicks that are ruining our country.

The Software Online Piracy Act (SOPA) rattled the country this Wednesday, and I made it clear that I would absolutely refuse to vote in favor of SOPA. Implementing this policy would stifle internet growth, cause frivolous and unnecessary litigation, and shut down small websites. This act imposes on the First Amendment Right of Free Speech, and is simply just un-American.

Hope to see you in Palatine tomorrow!