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9/11 Commission
WAR IN IRAQ CREATING MORE TERRORISTS
WASHINGTON, DC—House Democratic Caucus Chairman James E. Clyburn today responded to news reports about the National Intelligence Estimate which concluded that the war in Iraq has increased the threat of terrorism: September 25, 2006
Health Care
Protecting America's Seniors from Bush Medicare Prescription Drug Tax
Protecting America's Seniors from Bush Medicare Prescription Drug Tax, May 3, 2006
House Democrats Will Offer Motion to Protect Medicaid
House Democrats Will Offer Motion to Protect Medicaid, April 25, 2005
Jobs & Economy
A STATE-BY-STATE REPORT: SOUTH CAROLINA
October 13, 2006
Republican Deficit Society
Washington, DC—House Democratic Caucus Chairman James E. Clyburn today responded to the president’s Rose Garden press conference: September 15, 2006
Administration’s Economic Policies Fall Short of Claims, Report Shows
Washington, DC – The House Budget Committee and the Joint Economic Committee Democratic staffs today released a report about the state of the economy. The report focuses on how the economy is faring under current policies, as opposed to the Bush Administration’s claims. Congressman John Spratt, Ranking Democrat on the House Budget Committee, and Senator Jack Reed, Ranking Democrat on the Joint Economic Committee, released the following statement: July 24, 2006
Democrats Stand Up For Working Americans as Out-of-Touch GOP Demeans Them on House Floor
Washington, DC—At a press conference today, House Democrats offered a clear contrast to the Republican agenda which demeans the contributions of working Americans. Summing up Republican budget and tax priorities around midnight on May 18, 2006, Hastert made clear just how out of touch he is with working Americans by stating, “Well, folks, if you earn $40,000 a year and have a family of two, you don't pay any taxes. So you probably, if you don't pay any taxes, you are not going to get a big tax cut.” May 19, 2006
Do You Earn $40,000 A Year? According to Speaker Hastert, You Don't Pay Taxes
WASHINGTON, DC—James E. Clyburn, Chairman of the Democratic Caucus today responded to stunning remarks delivered by Speaker of the House, Dennis Hastert. Summing up Republican budget and tax priorities around midnight on May 18, 2006, Hastert made clear just how out of touch he is with working Americans by stating that people who earn $40,000 a year don’t pay taxes. His statement, “Well, folks, if you earn $40,000 a year and have a family of two, you don't pay any taxes. So you probably, if you don't pay any taxes, you are not going to get a big tax cut.” Following is Clyburn’s statement: May 18, 2006
The President’s Budget: More Deficits, More Debt, and More Denial
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) today issued the following statement on the President’s Fiscal Year 2007 budget. February 6, 2006
Clean House Task Force to Bring Ethics Back to Congress
House Democratic Caucus Chair-Elect James E. Clyburn was tapped today by House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to Chair her Clean House Task Force. January 12, 2006
We Must Oppose the Republican Budget
Remkars by Rep. John Spratt (SC) on budget reconciliation. November 3, 2005
A Deficit of $333 Billion Cannot Be Good News
U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) released the following statement today in response to the Administration's release of its Mid-Session Review of the budget. July 13, 2005
Spratt Statement on Republican Budget Resolution
Spratt Statement on Republican Budget Resolution, March 9, 2005
House Passes Congressman Clyburn's Bill to Honor Clarendon County Desegregation Heroes
From the Office of Congressman James E. Clyburn, November 19, 2003
Democrats Fight for a Responsible Budget
Rep. John Spratt, July 25, 2003
National Security
WAR IN IRAQ CREATING MORE TERRORISTS
WASHINGTON, DC—House Democratic Caucus Chairman James E. Clyburn today responded to news reports about the National Intelligence Estimate which concluded that the war in Iraq has increased the threat of terrorism: September 25, 2006
No Link Between 9/11 and War in Iraq, But Republicans Try to Have It Both Ways
Washington, DC—House Democratic Caucus Chairman James E. Clyburn today criticized the Bush administration for continuing to deceive the American people by linking the 9/11 attacks and the war in Iraq. Following is his statement: September 12, 2006
The Five Year Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 Attacks
Washington, DC —Following is a statement from House Democratic Caucus Chairman James E. Clyburn about the five year anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. September 11, 2006
A New Direction in Homeland Security - Airports Need Next Generation Explosive Detection Technology: Are We Safer Today Than We Were Five Years Ago?
Washington, DC—House Democratic Caucus Chairman James E. Clyburn today commented on a plot, thwarted by British authorities, to take down several airplanes in flight from the United Kingdom to the United States. August 10, 2006
Katrina Task Force Endorses Coastal Hurricane Protection Bill
Washington, DC—The House Democratic Caucus’ Katrina Task Force today announced its endorsement of legislation, Meeting Authorizations Required for the Coast (MARC) Act of 2006, introduced by Congressman Charlie Melancon (D-LA). The bill provides for critical projects that address hurricane protection and coastal restoration along the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Mississippi. Today’s legislation is the first in a series of bills developed by the Katrina Task force in response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (information attached). May 30, 2006
House Democrats Stand Up for Veterans
House Democrats Stand Up for Veterans, May 24, 2006
House Democrats Return From Gulf Coast Tour, Call for Answers and Accountability
Washington, DC - DC—House Democratic leaders today urged the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to expand and expedite their review of contracts awarded for the Katrina recovery effort. Democrats recently returned from a bipartisan congressional delegation tour of the Gulf Coast and were alarmed by the lack of progress toward the response and recovery effort. March 8, 2006
Bush Administration’s Port Deal: Too Much At Stake
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) today issued the following statement regarding Dubai Ports World. The contents are being transmitted by letter to Treasury Secretary John Snow, who chairs the Foreign Investment Review Committee. February 22, 2006
Stopping the Spread of Weapons of Mass Destruction
Rep. John Spratt, Remarks to the Annual Meeting of the Arms Control Association (at The Carnegie Foundation), January 23, 2003
The Environment
Katrina Task Force Endorses Coastal Hurricane Protection Bill
Washington, DC—The House Democratic Caucus’ Katrina Task Force today announced its endorsement of legislation, Meeting Authorizations Required for the Coast (MARC) Act of 2006, introduced by Congressman Charlie Melancon (D-LA). The bill provides for critical projects that address hurricane protection and coastal restoration along the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Mississippi. Today’s legislation is the first in a series of bills developed by the Katrina Task force in response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (information attached). May 30, 2006
House Democrats Return From Gulf Coast Tour, Call for Answers and Accountability
Washington, DC - DC—House Democratic leaders today urged the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to expand and expedite their review of contracts awarded for the Katrina recovery effort. Democrats recently returned from a bipartisan congressional delegation tour of the Gulf Coast and were alarmed by the lack of progress toward the response and recovery effort. March 8, 2006
Armed Forces
House Democrats Stand Up for Veterans
House Democrats Stand Up for Veterans, May 24, 2006
Cost of Health Care
Protecting America's Seniors from Bush Medicare Prescription Drug Tax
Protecting America's Seniors from Bush Medicare Prescription Drug Tax, May 3, 2006
Drug Discount Cards
Protecting America's Seniors from Bush Medicare Prescription Drug Tax
Protecting America's Seniors from Bush Medicare Prescription Drug Tax, May 3, 2006
Faith in Action
G-8 Summit Opportunity to Serve Those in Need
G-8 Summit Opportunity to Serve Those in Need, June 30, 2005
Congressman Clyburn Calls on Faithful to Hold America in their Prayers
Congressman Clyburn Calls on Faithful to Hold America in their Prayers, May 5, 2005
Honest Leadership and Open Government
Now Is the Time for Principles
House Democratic Caucus Chairman and leader of the House Democratic Faith Working Group James E. Clyburn is asking the faith community not to sit this election out. Yesterday, Clyburn released an open letter to leaders of the faith community asking them to get involved in the November 7th election and hold elected officials accountable for the unraveling of the country's moral fabric. October 19, 2006
Veterans
House Democrats Stand Up for Veterans
House Democrats Stand Up for Veterans, May 24, 2006
Veterans' Earned Benefits
House Democrats Stand Up for Veterans
House Democrats Stand Up for Veterans, May 24, 2006
Veterans' Health Care
House Democrats Stand Up for Veterans
House Democrats Stand Up for Veterans, May 24, 2006
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
Having grown up in public housing, Congressman Cleaver has dedicated his career in public service to economic development and social concerns and is committed to upholding those values in Congress.
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