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9/11 Commission
Lofgren Co-Sponsors Resolution To Declassify The National Intelligence Estimate
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, September 26, Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) cosponsored H. Res. 1043, a resolution that would direct the declassification of the National Intelligence Estimate (NIE). September 27, 2006
‘Permitting Indefinite Detention Under Conditions that Cannot be Challenged in Court is Contrary to Our History and Values’
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in strong opposition to H.R. 6054 – Military Commissions Act. Three major amendments offered by Democratic Members were rejected by the Rules Committee. Below are Pelosi’s remarks: September 27, 2006
HARMAN STATEMENT ON DECLASSIFIED SECTION OF NATIONAL INTELIGENCE ESTIMATE
Rep. Jane Harman (D-Venice), Ranking Member on the House Intelligence Committee, released the following statement on the declassification of the Key Judgments section of the National Intelligence Estimate “Trends in Global Terrorism.” September 26, 2006
STARK CALLS FOR INTELLIGENCE ESTIMATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Pete Stark (D-CA) today responded to news reports about the April 2006 National Intelligence Estimate (NIE). Representing the consensus judgment of the United States’ intelligence community, the report concluded that the War in Iraq had increased the threat of terrorism. September 25, 2006
Democratic Leadership Urges Hastert to Hold Hearings on Intelligence Findings
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Whip Steny Hoyer, Caucus Chairman James E. Clyburn, Caucus Vice-Chairman John Larson and senior Democrats from key national and homeland security committees sent the following letter to Speaker Hastert today urging him to hold hearings on the findings of a reported April 2006 National Intelligence Estimate that concluded that the war in Iraq was making the war on terror more difficult to fight and win. September 25, 2006
War in Iraq Is Making it Harder for America to Fight and Win the War on Terror
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the New York Times report on an April 2006 National Intelligence Estimate which concluded that the war in Iraq was making the war on terror more difficult to fight and win. September 24, 2006
Thwarted Terrorist Bomb Plot
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on terrorist bomb plot thwarted in Britain today: August 10, 2006
House and Senate Democrats Call for a New Direction
Washington, D.C. – With the country at a crossroads, facing an historic choice between the status quo and a change in course, House and Senate Democrats today joined together to call for a New Direction for America. After years of paying the price for a Congress that has favored the special interests and enduring the failed leadership and incompetent policies of Republicans in Washington, the American people have had enough, and they want change. Today, following a special Joint Caucus, Democrats from the House and Senate reaffirmed their commitment to a Congress that serves all Americans and to providing leadership as good as the American people. July 27, 2006
Health Care
Pelosi Urges Hastert to Bring Drug Negotiation Legislation to House Floor in November
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi sent the following letter to Speaker Hastert today urging him to bring to the floor Democratic legislation to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate for lower drug prices when the House returns for its lame duck session in November. October 26, 2006
Democratic Medicare Drug Reforms Could Save Seniors Billions of Dollars
Democratic members of Congress have proposed reforms of the Medicare drug benefit that could save the average senior almost $500 per year and eliminate the donut hole, without any increased costs to the taxpayer. October 26, 2006
HHS Misled Public About Medicare Drug Premiums; Seniors to Pay Significantly More in '07
The Department of Health and Human Services erred when it claimed that seniors would not face premium increases for their Medicare Part D coverage in 2007. A new analysis released by Rep. Waxman shows that for the average senior, premiums will increase by over 10%, with some seniors enrolled in the lowest-priced plans facing even larger increases. October 12, 2006
Democratic Leadership Urges Congress to Act on Five Key Issues Before Adjourning
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Whip Steny Hoyer, Caucus Chairman James Clyburn, and Caucus Vice-Chairman John Larson sent the following letter to Speaker Hastert today urging him to bring to the floor this week, before the House adjourns, legislation that addresses key issues facing the American people. September 25, 2006
Truth Squad Releases Report on Soaring Drug Company Profits Under Medicare Drug Plan
WASHINGTON, DC — Today the Democratic Truth Squad released a new analysis that reveals pharmaceutical industry profits increased by over $8 billion in the first six months after the Medicare drug plan went into effect. September 19, 2006
House and Senate Democrats Call for a New Direction
Washington, D.C. – With the country at a crossroads, facing an historic choice between the status quo and a change in course, House and Senate Democrats today joined together to call for a New Direction for America. After years of paying the price for a Congress that has favored the special interests and enduring the failed leadership and incompetent policies of Republicans in Washington, the American people have had enough, and they want change. Today, following a special Joint Caucus, Democrats from the House and Senate reaffirmed their commitment to a Congress that serves all Americans and to providing leadership as good as the American people. July 27, 2006
Dear Mr. President, Please Meet With Stem Cell Experts
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi sent the following letter to President Bush today requesting a meeting with him and members of the research, religious, and patient communities to ensure he fully understands the arguments in favor of H.R. 810, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act. July 18, 2006
GAO Report Finds Medicare Prescription Plans Fail to Accurately Answer Consumer Questions
Washington, DC - A new GAO report released today by Rep. Henry A. Waxman, Rep. John D. Dingell, Rep. Charles B. Rangel, Rep. Pete Stark, and Rep. Sherrod Brown finds that the call centers run by private Medicare drug plans provide inaccurate and incomplete information most of the time. According to GAO, the private plans that are responsible for running the new Medicare drug benefit “did not consistently provide callers with accurate and complete information.” July 10, 2006
Dear Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt, Please Explain Your Use of the Emergency CDC Jet for Non-Emergencies
Newspapers have revealed that Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt has used the Center for Disease Control's private jet on several occasions, including two instances where real emergencies forced the CDC to charter another jet. The CDC jet is funded by tax payer money and is intended for emergencies only. Rep. Henry Waxman, Ranking Minority Member on the Government Reform Committee, wrote a letter to Secretary Leavitt asking if he could illuminate the situation. June 14, 2006
Pharmacists Are the Unsung Heroes Behind Medicare Part D
Pharmacists Are the Unsung Heroes Behind Medicare Part D, May 23, 2006
Pelosi: At Midnight, Bush Prescription Drug Tax Begins
Pelosi: At Midnight, Bush Prescription Drug Tax Begins, May 15, 2006
Pelosi: Seniors Deserve More Time for Confusing Prescription Drug Program
Pelosi: Seniors Deserve More Time for Confusing Prescription Drug Program, May 10, 2006
New Study Finds that Latino Seniors Are at a Higher Risk of Being Locked Out of Rx Drug Part D
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Hilda L. Solis (CA-32), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ Task Force on Health, along with leading Latino advocacy organizations, held a press conference examining how Medicare Part D is affecting the Latino community. Solis and advocates called on the Republican Congress to extend the enrollment deadline from May 15th to December 31st and to eliminate the penalty associated with late enrollment. May 9, 2006
The Presiden't Budget and People with Disabilities: More of the Same Misplaced Priorities
Democrats believe that we must pursue new policies that take our country in a different direction. The Bush Administration’s FY 2007 budget fails on that score; it continues with more of the same wrong priorities that have taken our country in the wrong direction. It put special interests first and the American people last. It is fiscally reckless, adding trillions to the deficit over the next 10 years, and morally irresponsible, slashing funding for key priorities critical to America’s middle class. Democrats are fighting to restore fiscal responsibility and to bring real solutions to the American people, along with economic prosperity, a strong national defense, affordable health care and energy, and strong public schools. March 7, 2006
The President's Budget on Health Care: Failing America's Families
Democrats believe we must pursue new policies that take our country in a different direction. The Bush Administration’s FY 2007 budget fails on that score; it continues with more of the same wrong priorities that have taken our country in the wrong direction. It puts special interests first and the American people last. It is fiscally reckless, adding trillions to the deficit over the next 10 years, and morally irresponsible, slashing funding for key priorities to America’s middle class. Democrats are fighting to restore fiscal responsibility and to bring real solutions to the American people, along with economic prosperity, a strong national defense, affordable health care and energy, and strong public schools. February 27, 2006
John Larson Chosen as Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined other Democratic leaders at a press stakeout this morning after the Democratic Caucus meeting in which Congressman John Larson of Connecticut was elected Vice Chair of the Caucus. Pelosi also discussed the cost of the Republican culture of corruption to the American people. Below are her remarks: February 1, 2006
Response to the President’s State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader released the following statement tonight in response to President Bush’s State of the Union Address: January 31, 2006
‘Clean House Team’ to Address Republican Culture of Corruption
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today announced the formation of the “Clean House Team,” a Democratic task force to address the Republican culture of corruption and lead the charge in restoring honor and dignity to the House of Representatives. January 12, 2006
Dear Speaker Hastert, Republican Congress Must Not Continue to Ignore the Needs of the American People
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer sent the following letter to Speaker Dennis Hastert today insisting that Congress address skyrocketing home heating costs, the complicated Medicare prescription drug program, and Katrina rebuilding before they adjourn this week. December 12, 2005
Pelosi and House Democrats Urge Bush to Provide Comprehensive Plan to Address Threat of Avian Flu
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and 14 other senior House Democrats sent a letter to President Bush today urging him to submit to Congress a comprehensive plan to prepare the United States for the threat of avian flu. October 7, 2005
House Democrats Call for Hurricane Oversight Hearings
Congressmen Waxman, Oberstar, and Thompson sent a letter today identifying 10 key questions about the inadequate federal response to Hurricane Katrina, and asking the Government Reform, Transportation, and Homeland Security Committees to schedule a series of oversight hearings. September 6, 2005
Forty Years of Medicare and Medicaid
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi hails 40 years of Medicare, Medicaid in a letter to the San Francisco Chronicle, July 30, 2005
Congressional Democrats Fight to Close the Health Care Divide
Congressional Democrats Fight to Close the Health Care Divide, April 27, 2005
America Needs the Healthcare Equality and Accountability Act of 2003
Rep. Maxine Waters, October 3, 2003
House Democrats Call for Extension to Enrollment Period for Medicare Prescription Drug Program
House Democrats Call for Extension to Enrollment Period for Medicare Prescription Drug Program,
Medicare Drug Program Enrollment Begins Today, Confusion Among Beneficiaries Remains High
Medicare Drug Program Enrollment Begins Today, Confusion Among Beneficiaries Remains High,
Rep. Waxman on Avian Flu Preparation
Rep. Waxman on Avian Flu Preparation,
Jobs & Economy
A STATE-BY-STATE REPORT: CALIFORNIA
October 13, 2006
Representative Miller Statement On Economy And Jobs Numbers
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA) issued the following statement today on new U.S. Labor Department data on the workforce showing that employers created just 51,000 jobs last month, well below economists’ expectations. October 6, 2006
Pelosi: NLRB Rulings are a ‘Ruthless Attack on American Workers’
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rulings issued this week that could potentially strip more than 8 million Americans of their freedom to choose whether or not to join a labor union. October 5, 2006
Democratic Leadership Urges Congress to Act on Five Key Issues Before Adjourning
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Whip Steny Hoyer, Caucus Chairman James Clyburn, and Caucus Vice-Chairman John Larson sent the following letter to Speaker Hastert today urging him to bring to the floor this week, before the House adjourns, legislation that addresses key issues facing the American people. September 25, 2006
Oil Companies Must Pay Fair Share to Drill on Public Lands
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid wrote today to the Congressional Republican leaders urging them to act on Democratic legislation that would encourage oil companies to renegotiate royalty-free leases on public off-shore lands. Currently, many oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico do not include price thresholds, an oversight that could result in a $20 billion revenue loss over the next 25 years. In stating their case for congressional action, the Democratic Leaders expressed their concerns over the pace of Interior Department’s effort to renegotiate leases given the Department’s known ethical troubles and the Bush Administration’s close ties to Big Oil. September 15, 2006
Truth Squad Awards "Golden Drain" for Waste, Fraud and Abuse
Washington, D.C. - Earlier today, the Truth Squad on Waste Fraud and Abuse awarded Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff the Golden Drain Award for the rampant waste, fraud and abuse that has occurred at Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security under their watch. September 14, 2006
Democratic Truth Squad Introduces "Clean Contracting Act"
Today the House Democratic Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Truth Squad introduced the “Clean Contracting Act of 2006.” The bill would end the abusive contracting practices that have been rampant under the Bush Administration and promote greater transparency and accountability in federal contracting. Contracts collectively worth over $762 billion have been plagued by significant waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement under the Bush Administration. September 13, 2006
With a New Direction, U.S. Can Have a Growing Economy that Benefits Everyone
Rep. George Miller (D-CA), the senior Democrat on the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following statement today for Labor Day: September 1, 2006
Census Report Shows Bush Economics Has Failed the Middle Class and Working Families
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in response to today’s Census Bureau report: August 29, 2006
Democratic Truth Squad to Expose Bush Administration’s Waste, Fraud and Abuse
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today announced the formation of Democrats new Waste, Fraud and Abuse Truth Squad. The Truth Squad will be chaired by Congressmen Henry A. Waxman (D-CA) and Dennis Cardoza (D-CA). August 24, 2006
Tenth Anniversary of Last Minimum Wage Increase
Washington, D.C. – Congressman George Miller (D-CA) issued the following statement today about the tenth anniversary of the signing of the last increase of the federal minimum wage, which took place Sunday, August 20, 1996. Miller, the senior Democrat on the Education and the Workforce Committee, has been a leading voice in calling for a minimum wage increase for the past decade, and is the author of a bill to raise the minimum wage by $2.10 per hour. August 18, 2006
Republican Minimum Wage Bill Is a Political Sham
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor in opposition to the Republicans’ sham bill that includes poison pills in a bill raising the minimum wage: July 28, 2006
House and Senate Democrats Call for a New Direction
Washington, D.C. – With the country at a crossroads, facing an historic choice between the status quo and a change in course, House and Senate Democrats today joined together to call for a New Direction for America. After years of paying the price for a Congress that has favored the special interests and enduring the failed leadership and incompetent policies of Republicans in Washington, the American people have had enough, and they want change. Today, following a special Joint Caucus, Democrats from the House and Senate reaffirmed their commitment to a Congress that serves all Americans and to providing leadership as good as the American people. July 27, 2006
We Must Vote on Clean Minimum Wage Bill Without Republican Poison Pills
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today insisting that Republicans bring a clean minimum wage bill to the House floor before the August recess: July 27, 2006
Hoyer & Miller To GOP Leadership: Don't Play Political Games With Minimum Wage
Washington, D.C. – Republican leaders in the House and Senate have a long history of trying to poison efforts to raise the national minimum wage by making wage increases contingent on passing other harmful measures – such as ones that hurt workers or drive up the budget deficit, according to a new analysis released by Rep. George Miller (D-CA) today. July 27, 2006
Democrats Urge House Republican Leadership To Allow Vote To Increase The Minimum Wage
Washington, DC – Today, by a vote of 260 to 159, a motion offered by U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), that specifies that the federal government must train workers in jobs that pay at least $7.25 per hour, passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Every House Democrat voted in favor of the motion. July 12, 2006
For Fifth Time In Two Weeks, House Republicans Block Minimum Wage Increase
Washington, DC – For the fifth time in less than two weeks, Republicans in the House of Representatives today voted to block a vote on legislation to increase the national minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.25 per hour. U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), the senior Democrat on the House Education and the Workforce Committee and the author of the minimum wage legislation, strongly criticized Republicans’ continued opposition to a pay raise for America’s lowest-paid workers. July 11, 2006
Until There Is an Increase in Minimum Wage, We Will Not Support Raise in Congressional Salaries
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer and Democratic Caucus Chairman James E. Clyburn at a press stakeout this morning after the Democratic Caucus meeting to discuss their commitment to raising the minimum wage, and Democratic proposals to address rising energy prices. Below are Pelosi’s remarks: June 28, 2006
Republicans Make Their Priorities Clear: More Tax Cuts for Millionaires, No Raise for Working Americans
Washington, DC – On a mostly party line vote, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed a fiscally irresponsible Republican bill that will nearly eliminate the estate tax, a tax that affects only the heirs of the very wealthiest Americans. At the same time, Republican leaders are blocking a bill that contains a long-overdue increase in the federal minimum wage from being considered as previously scheduled. June 22, 2006
Dollars, Not Sense: Government Contracting Under the Bush Administration
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Henry A. Waxman today released a new report on government contracting under the Bush Administration. Under the Bush Administration, the “shadow government” of private companies working under federal contract has exploded in size. Between 2000 and 2005, procurement spending increased by over $175 billion dollars, making federal contracts the fastest growing component of federal discretionary spending. June 18, 2006
With DeLay and Abramoff Out, Chance For Long Stalled Marianas Reform Bill Grows
Washington, DC– The removal of two key Republican players from powerful perches in Washington may clear the way for long-blocked reforms that protect exploited women and that close immigration loopholes that endanger U.S. security. June 7, 2006
Congress Has Voted More Than 50 Times to Override State Laws
Tuesday, June 06, 2006 -- Rep. Waxman releases a report evaluating how many times Congress has voted over the last five years to preempt state laws and regulations. Republican leaders in Congress and President Bush have repeatedly promised to respect the role of states as laboratories of democracy. But the report documents that there is a wide gulf between the rhetoric of Republican leaders in Washington and the actual legislative record. June 6, 2006
Bush Economy Continues in Wrong Direction for Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to the disappointing jobs report that showed only 75,000 new jobs created in May, the smallest number since October, while real wages have remained stagnant over the last three years. Below is Pelosi’s statement and a chart showing how Republicans have turned their backs on the middle class: June 2, 2006
New Report Reveals Estate Tax Repeal Would Give Over $200 Million Windfall to Oil Company Executives
Tuesday, May 30, 2006 -- Next week the Senate is scheduled to consider legislation (H.R. 8) to repeal the estate tax. Repealing the tax, which has been law since 1916, is estimated to cost $1 trillion from 2011-2021. Although the tax affects few Americans, repeal will give some families extraordinary windfalls. The CEO’s of major oil companies, for instance, would get enormous benefits if H.R. 8 were enacted. The family of one oil executive, Lee Raymond (the former ExxonMobil CEO), alone could receive a tax break worth over $160 million. May 30, 2006
America’s National Security Is Seriously Jeopardized by This Republican Budget
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor late Wednesday night in opposition to the Republican budget resolution and in favor of the Democratic substitute offered by Congressman John Spratt of South Carolina. Below are Pelosi’s remarks: May 18, 2006
Speaker Hastert: Fiscal Responsibility is Not an Option in this House of Representatives
Speaker’s Statement Reflects Real Record of GOP Congress, May 18, 2006
Five Year Review of Bush Energy Policy
Washington, D.C. – On the fifth anniversary of the White House energy plan, Congressman Waxman releases a new report showing what has happened to energy prices and dependency on foreign oil since the release of the plan developed by Vice President Cheney's energy task force. May 16, 2006
Tax Bill Once Again Shows Republicans Favor the Wealthy at Expense of Middle Class
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the joint House-Senate conference report on the Tax Reconciliation Act, H.R. 4297, which passed the House this evening: May 11, 2006
House Democrats Unveil Comprehensive Biodiesel Energy Package
Washington, D.C. – At a press conference today in response to the overwhelming public demand for new direction and leadership to meet the energy needs of America’s families, Democrats in the House of Representatives announced a real plan to invest in America, grow our energy, and establish energy independence. May 11, 2006
Democratic Energy Plan Will Send Our Dollars to Midwest, Not Middle East
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Democratic Caucus Chair James E. Clyburn and Members of the Democratic Rural Working Group today to unveil the Rural Working Group’s biofuels energy package that will secure America’s energy independence. Below are Pelosi’s remarks: May 11, 2006
House Democrats Unveil Comprehensive Biodiesel Energy Package
House Democrats Unveil Comprehensive Biodiesel Energy Package, May 11, 2006
A Full Investigation is Needed Into HUD Contracting Under Secretary Jackson
Washington, D.C. — Today Rep. Henry A. Waxman and Rep. Barney Frank called for a full investigation of all HUD contracting decisions during the tenure of Secretary Alphonso Jackson. In a letter to Secretary Jackson, they demanded all documents related to the advertising contract discussed in his April 28 speech as well as contracts he was involved with during his time at HUD. May 9, 2006
House Democrats Win Vote on Pension Fairness
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives this evening approved a Democratic motion, offered by Rep. George Miller (D-CA), to prevent corporate executives from padding their own retirement pay packages even when rank-and-file employees face restrictions on their pension benefits. May 3, 2006
Budget Bill Lawsuit Necessary to Uphold the Constitution
Washington, D.C. -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today regarding a lawsuit by House Democrats seeking to prevent the implementation of unconstitutional budget cuts: April 28, 2006
Ranking Democrats Launch Lawsuit to Stop Budget Cuts that Violate Constitution
Bill Includes $12 Billion in Cuts to Federal Student Aid Programs, April 27, 2006
President Failing to Invest in America’s Future
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on competitiveness in response to President Bush’s visit to Silicon Valley. A list of some of the validators for the Democrats’ Innovation Agenda, including Cisco Systems, Inc. CEO, John Chambers, follows. April 21, 2006
Dear Mr. President, Why Did You Knowingly Sign a Faulty Budget Bill?
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Congressman Henry Waxman, senior Democrat on the House Government Reform Committee, sent the following letter to President Bush yesterday evening requesting clarification on his knowledge that the budget bill he signed on February 8, 2006 was different from the bill that passed the U.S. House of Representatives. March 22, 2006
The President's Budget on Housing and Community Development: Putting Special Interests Ahead of America's Families
Democrats believe that we must pursue new policies that take our country in a different direction. The Bush Administration’s FY 2007 budget fails on that score; it continues with more of the same wrong priorities that have taken our country in the wrong direction. It put special interests first and the American people last. It is fiscally reckless, adding trillions to the deficit over the next 10 years, and morally irresponsible, slashing funding for key priorities critical to America’s middle class. Democrats are fighting to restore fiscal responsibility and to bring real solutions to the American people, along with economic prosperity, a strong national defense, affordable health care and energy, and strong public schools. March 14, 2006
House Demcorats Try to Force Vote on Increasing the Minimum Wage
Washington, D.C. – Arguing that Congress has a moral obligation to help raise the pay of America’s lowest paid workers, Democrats in the House of Representatives are launching an effort today to force a vote on increasing the national minimum wage, which has been stuck at $5.15 per hour since 1997. March 7, 2006
The Bush Budget: Young Americans Will Pay A Steep Price, Now and in the Future
Democrats believe we must pursue new policies that take our country in a different direction. The Bush Administration’s FY 2007 budget fails on that score; it continues with more of the same wrong priorities that have taken our country in the wrong direction. It puts special interests first and the American people last. It is fiscally reckless, adding trillions to the deficit over the next 10 years, and morally irresponsible, slashing funding for key priorities to America’s middle class. Democrats are fighting to restore fiscal responsibility and to bring real solutions to the American people, along with economic prosperity, a strong national defense, affordable health care and energy, and strong public schools. March 7, 2006
House Republicans Violate House Rules to Cover Up Bush Mine Safety Failures
In Violation of House Rules, Committee Chairman Denies Members Chance to Question All Witnesses on Panel, March 1, 2006
The President's Budget: A Reckless Plan
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Lois Capps today issued the following statement on President Bush’s proposed budget: February 28, 2006
The President's Budget: Special Interests Ahead of Women
Democrats believe that we must pursue new policies that take our country in a different direction. The Bush Administration’s FY 2007 budget fails on that score; it continues with more of the same wrong priorities that have taken our country in the wrong direction. It put special interests first and the American people last. It is fiscally reckless, adding trillions to the deficit over the next 10 years, and morally irresponsible, slashing funding for key priorities critical to America’s middle class. Democrats are fighting to restore fiscal responsibility and to bring real solutions to the American people, along with economic prosperity, a strong national defense, affordable health care and energy, and strong public schools. February 28, 2006
The Bush Budget Betrays Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Democrats believe that on every issue our nation faces, we must pursue new policies that take our country in a different direction. The Bush Administration’s FY 2007 budget fails on that score; it continues with more of the same wrong priorities of the past five years that have taken our country in the wrong direction. It put special interests ahead of the interests of America’s working families, including Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. It is fiscally reckless, adding trillions to the deficit over the next 10 years, and morally irresponsible, slashing funding for key priorities, such as health care and education, critical to families. Democrats are fighting to restore fiscal responsibility and to bring real solutions to the American people, along with economic prosperity, a strong national defense, affordable health care and energy prices, and strong public schools. February 27, 2006
Americans Are Paying A High Price For the President's Energy Budget
Democrats believe that we must pursue new policies that take our country in a different direction. The Bush Administration’s FY 2007 budget fails on that score; it continues with more of the same wrong priorities that have taken our country in the wrong direction. It put special interests first and the American people last. It is fiscally reckless, adding trillions to the deficit over the next 10 years, and morally irresponsible, slashing funding for key priorities critical to America’s middle class. Democrats are fighting to restore fiscal responsibility and to bring real solutions to the American people, along with economic prosperity, a strong national defense, affordable health care and energy, and strong public schools. February 27, 2006
The Bush Budget Harms the Economy
Democrats believe that we must pursue new policies that take our country in a different direction. The Bush Administration’s FY 2007 budget fails on that score; it continues with more of the same wrong priorities that have taken our country in the wrong direction. It put special interests first and the American people last. It is fiscally reckless, adding trillions to the deficit over the next 10 years, and morally irresponsible, slashing funding for key priorities critical to America’s middle class. Democrats are fighting to restore fiscal responsibility and to bring real solutions to the American people, along with economic prosperity, a strong national defense, affordable health care and energy, and strong public schools. February 27, 2006
The President's Budget Does Not Live Up To His State of Union Promise to Keep America Competitive
Democrats believe that we must pursue new policies that take our country in a different direction. The Bush Administration’s FY 2007 budget fails on that score; it continues with more of the same wrong priorities that have taken our country in the wrong direction. It put special interests first and the American people last. It is fiscally reckless, adding trillions to the deficit over the next 10 years, and morally irresponsible, slashing funding for key priorities critical to America’s middle class. Democrats are fighting to restore fiscal responsibility and to bring real solutions to the American people, along with economic prosperity, a strong national defense, affordable health care and energy, and strong public schools. February 27, 2006
The President's Budget on Rural Communities: Putting Special Interests Ahead of America's Families
More of the same misplaced priorites, February 22, 2006
The President's Budget and African Americans: More of the Same Misplaced Priorities
Democrats believe that we must pursue new policies that take our country in a different direction. The Bush Administration’s FY 2007 budget fails on that score; it continues with more of the same wrong priorities that have taken our country in the wrong direction. It put special interests first and the American people last. It is fiscally reckless, adding trillions to the deficit over the next 10 years, and morally irresponsible, slashing funding for key priorities critical to all American. Democrats are fighting to restore fiscal responsibility and to bring real solutions to the American people, along with economic prosperity, a strong national defense, affordable health care and energy, and strong public schools. February 17, 2006
The President's Budget and Hispanic Americans
Democrats believe that we must pursue new policies that take our country in a different direction. The Bush Administration’s FY 2007 budget fails on that score; it continues with more of the same wrong priorities that have taken our country in the wrong direction. It put special interests first and the American people last. It is fiscally reckless, adding trillions to the deficit over the next 10 years, and morally irresponsible, slashing funding for key priorities critical to America’s middle class. Democrats are fighting to restore fiscal responsibility and to bring real solutions to the American people, along with economic prosperity, a strong national defense, affordable health care and energy, and strong public schools. February 17, 2006
Bush Administration Spent Over $1.6 Billion on Advertising and Public Relations Contracts Since 2003, GAO Finds
Today Rep. Henry A. Waxman, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Rep. George Miller, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, and other senior Democrats released a new Government Accountability Office report finding that the Bush Administration spent more than $1.6 billion in public relations and media contracts in a two and a half year span. February 13, 2006
R&D; Democrats
Op-ed from Leader Pelosi from the Wall Street Journal on House Democrats’ Innovation Agenda and the need to work in a bipartisan way to keep America competitive. February 13, 2006
Mining Safety Must Be A Real Priority
Reps. George Miller, Henry Waxman, West Virginia Rep. Nick Rahall and several other House Democrats held a Congressional forum on mine safety and health this week. Witnesses included labor leaders, mining experts and the relatives of several victims of mining accidents in West Virginia and Alabama. February 13, 2006
Bush Budget Cuts an Abandonment of the Needs of Lower-Income People in Rural Areas
Washington, D.C. – House Democrats, led by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Financial Services Ranking Member Barney Frank, and Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson today criticized Bush’s proposed cuts to rural housing programs. The President’s 2007 budget includes severe reductions in funding for rural housing programs that exist to provide affordable housing to lower-income people in rural areas. Democrats promised to fight against these unconscionable cuts to essential rural housing programs. February 9, 2006
Bush Budget More of the Same – More for Special Interests, More Deficits
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today regarding the release of President Bush’s budget. February 6, 2006
John Larson Chosen as Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined other Democratic leaders at a press stakeout this morning after the Democratic Caucus meeting in which Congressman John Larson of Connecticut was elected Vice Chair of the Caucus. Pelosi also discussed the cost of the Republican culture of corruption to the American people. Below are her remarks: February 1, 2006
Response to the President’s State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader released the following statement tonight in response to President Bush’s State of the Union Address: January 31, 2006
‘Clean House Team’ to Address Republican Culture of Corruption
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today announced the formation of the “Clean House Team,” a Democratic task force to address the Republican culture of corruption and lead the charge in restoring honor and dignity to the House of Representatives. January 12, 2006
Lawmakers Call For Immediate Congressional Hearings Into Mine Safety To Help Prevent Another Tragedy
Say Congress Has Abdicated its Oversight Responsibilities on Worker Safety Issues, While Bush Administration has Filled Worker Safety Agencies with Industry Insiders, January 5, 2006
Dear Speaker Hastert, Republican Congress Must Not Continue to Ignore the Needs of the American People
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer sent the following letter to Speaker Dennis Hastert today insisting that Congress address skyrocketing home heating costs, the complicated Medicare prescription drug program, and Katrina rebuilding before they adjourn this week. December 12, 2005
Republicans Give New Meaning to the Words, ‘Suffer Little Children’
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke early on the morning of November 18 on the House floor in opposition to the fiscally irresponsible Republican budget reconciliation bill that increases the deficit and cuts initiatives for those who need help most. The budget passed by a vote of 217 to 215, with all Democrats voting against it. Below are excerpts of Pelosi’s remarks: November 18, 2005
The Innovation Agenda - A Commitment to Competitiveness
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi introduces the House Democrats' Innovation Agenda - A Commitment to Competitiveness to Keep America #1. November 15, 2005
Blue Dog Coalition: The Republican Budget is Fiscally Irresponsible
The Blue Dog Coalition – 36 moderate and conservative Democrats in the House of Representatives – responded today to the king of red ink, former Majority Leader Tom DeLay. November 4, 2005
Democratic Victory: White House Bows to Pressure on Gulf Coast Wage Cut
Bowing to pressure from a united Democratic front, a small group of members of his own party, the religious community, and the labor movement, President Bush announced he would reverse the decision he made in September to remove wage protections for construction workers in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. October 26, 2005
Republican Budget Plan Would Increase Deficit, Hurt Katrina Survivors
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, and Congressman John Spratt, Ranking Member on the House Budget Committee, sent a letter to Speaker Dennis Hastert today urging him to cancel the budget resolution amendment that is scheduled to come to the House floor tomorrow. The amendment would make deeper spending cuts to vital initiatives that help working families while increasing tax cuts for the wealthy. October 19, 2005
Dear Mr. Walker, the GAO Should Oversee Gulf Coast Reconstruction
Democratic Leaders Ask GAO to Oversee Gulf Coast Reconstruction, September 13, 2005
Rep. Miller Introduces Bill to Undo President Bush's Proclamation That Cuts Wages for Gulf Coast Workers
Bush Order Allows Contractors to Pay Substandard Wages at a Time When Workers Need More, Not Less, Financial Help, September 12, 2005
$1 Billion Needed to Put Gulf Region Back To Work
Rep. Miller Calls for Reinstating Money for Jobs in Wake of Disaster; Congress Cut Funding in Half in 2005, September 8, 2005
House Democrats Call for Hurricane Oversight Hearings
Congressmen Waxman, Oberstar, and Thompson sent a letter today identifying 10 key questions about the inadequate federal response to Hurricane Katrina, and asking the Government Reform, Transportation, and Homeland Security Committees to schedule a series of oversight hearings. September 6, 2005
A Clear Choice on CAFTA
Letter to the Editor from Rep. Pete Stark, published in the Washington Post, July 9, 2005
Dear Mr. President, Exploiting Gas Prices to Pass Republican Energy Bill is Wrong
Washington, D.C. -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Congressman John Dingell, the Ranking Member on the Energy and Commerce Committee, wrote a letter to President Bush today calling on him to address the rising price of gasoline and not exploit it to pass the Republicans' misguided energy bill. This afternoon, the President is giving a speech on energy policy at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the House of Representatives will take up the Republicans' energy bill. April 20, 2005
Dear Secretary Chao, Don't Use Taxpayer Dollars to Fund Partisan Events
Representative George Miller (D-CA) said today that he harbors serious concerns that the Bush Administration is turning the Department of Labor into a partisan political organization, one that frequently fails in its primary mission to protect American workers and that misuses public resources. April 18, 2005
'President's Budget is Fiscally Irresponsible, Morally Irresponsible, and a Failure of Leadership'
'President's Budget is Fiscally Irresponsible, Morally Irresponsible, and a Failure of Leadership', February 7, 2005
Administration Budget Proposal Increases VA Healthcare Fees, Unfair to Veterans
Edwards Says Administration Budget Proposal Increases VA Healthcare Fees, Unfair to Veterans, February 7, 2005
Education Budget: President Bush Betrays Trust of America’s Children, Students, and Families
Education Budget: President Bush Betrays Trust of America’s Children, Students, and Families, February 7, 2005
Dear Mr. President, Stop the Covert Propaganda
Democratic leaders in Congress called on President Bush to stop the alarming use of illegal covert propaganda to promote government policy after two new accounts of such activity surfaced. January 7, 2005
Mercury Proposal is President's Latest Gift to Polluters
From the Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, December 3, 2003
TriCaucus Rallies Against Misplaced Budget Priorities
TriCaucus Rallies Against Misplaced Budget Priorities,
National Security
It's time to chart a new course in Iraq
Rep. Baca's op-ed piece on Iraq. November 2, 2006
Pelosi: Unaccounted U.S.-Supplied Weapons in Iraq Are Unacceptable
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on news reports that thousands of U.S.-supplied weapons are missing in Iraq. October 30, 2006
Our Troops and Every American Deserve More than President Bush’s Failed Iraq Policy
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on Secretary Rumsfeld’s comments yesterday advising Americans to just “relax” about the deteriorating situation in Iraq: October 27, 2006
Pelosi: Bush Still in Denial About Failure of Iraq Policy
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on President Bush’s press conference this morning on the war in Iraq, October 25, 2006
Senior House Democrats Reject Bush Ploy to Release Superficial Terrorism Plan Before Midterm Elections
Today, senior Democratic members of Congress wrote to President Bush objecting to the Administration’s ploy to roll out a superficial counterterrorism plan directly before the midterm elections. October 25, 2006
United House and Senate Democratic Leaders Call on the President to Urgently Change Course in Iraq
With nearly 200 Americans troops killed in the last ninety days, including 70 troops killed in the first two weeks of October, House and Senate Democratic leaders wrote to President Bush to call for a change of course in Iraq. This escalation in violence comes as one of America’s top generals in Iraq concludes that the security plan for Baghdad is not working. In this third letter to the President, House and Senate Democratic leaders strongly encourage the President to act more urgently to forge a political solution in Iraq and to more clearly inform the Iraqis that our commitment is not unlimited. October 20, 2006
Pelosi Statement on Signing of Military Commissions Bill
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the military commissions bill that President Bush signed into law this morning. October 17, 2006
Lantos Calls North Korean Nuclear Test a Setback for Global Stability and DPRK's Standing
San Mateo, CA -- Congressman Tom Lantos (D-CA), the ranking Democrat on the House International Relations Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the reported test of a nuclear weapon by North Korea: October 9, 2006
Harman Calls for CIA Director Hayden to Send ‘Substantially Complete’ Iraq Assessment to Hill
Washington, D.C. – In a letter sent today, Congresswoman Jane Harman, the Ranking Member on the House Intelligence Committee, urged Director of the CIA Michael Hayden to release to the House Intelligence Committee a purported second National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) on Iraq. The NIE reportedly paints a “grim” picture of the situation on the ground in Iraq, but has been stamped “draft” by the Administration in order to prevent its release before the November elections. October 5, 2006
Harman Opposes White House/Wilson Bill to Gut Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
WASHINGTON D.C. -- Rep. Jane Harman (D-Venice), Ranking Member on the House Intelligence Committee, today made the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives during final debate of the White House/Wilson Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Reform Bill, HR 5825: September 28, 2006
Intelligence Gathering Must Comply With the Constitution
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this evening in favor of a bipartisan motion to update provisions of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) to provide intelligence agencies more flexibility in emergency situations when applying for warrants, while still requiring court orders for domestic surveillance of Americans. Below are Pelosi’s remarks: September 28, 2006
Lofgren Co-Sponsors Resolution To Declassify The National Intelligence Estimate
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, September 26, Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) cosponsored H. Res. 1043, a resolution that would direct the declassification of the National Intelligence Estimate (NIE). September 27, 2006
‘Permitting Indefinite Detention Under Conditions that Cannot be Challenged in Court is Contrary to Our History and Values’
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in strong opposition to H.R. 6054 – Military Commissions Act. Three major amendments offered by Democratic Members were rejected by the Rules Committee. Below are Pelosi’s remarks: September 27, 2006
HARMAN STATEMENT ON DECLASSIFIED SECTION OF NATIONAL INTELIGENCE ESTIMATE
Rep. Jane Harman (D-Venice), Ranking Member on the House Intelligence Committee, released the following statement on the declassification of the Key Judgments section of the National Intelligence Estimate “Trends in Global Terrorism.” September 26, 2006
STARK CALLS FOR INTELLIGENCE ESTIMATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Pete Stark (D-CA) today responded to news reports about the April 2006 National Intelligence Estimate (NIE). Representing the consensus judgment of the United States’ intelligence community, the report concluded that the War in Iraq had increased the threat of terrorism. September 25, 2006
Democratic Leadership Urges Congress to Act on Five Key Issues Before Adjourning
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Whip Steny Hoyer, Caucus Chairman James Clyburn, and Caucus Vice-Chairman John Larson sent the following letter to Speaker Hastert today urging him to bring to the floor this week, before the House adjourns, legislation that addresses key issues facing the American people. September 25, 2006
Democratic Leadership Urges Hastert to Hold Hearings on Intelligence Findings
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Whip Steny Hoyer, Caucus Chairman James E. Clyburn, Caucus Vice-Chairman John Larson and senior Democrats from key national and homeland security committees sent the following letter to Speaker Hastert today urging him to hold hearings on the findings of a reported April 2006 National Intelligence Estimate that concluded that the war in Iraq was making the war on terror more difficult to fight and win. September 25, 2006
War in Iraq Is Making it Harder for America to Fight and Win the War on Terror
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the New York Times report on an April 2006 National Intelligence Estimate which concluded that the war in Iraq was making the war on terror more difficult to fight and win. September 24, 2006
President Bush’s Speech at the United Nations
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on President Bush’s speech at the United Nations in New York: September 19, 2006
Dear Mr. President, You Must Improve Efforts in Afghanistan, or Risk Losing More Ground There
Washington, D.C. – With mounting alarm over the slow progress in the international effort to return Afghanistan to peace and stability, Congressman Tom Lantos (D-CA), the ranking Democrat on the House International Relations Committee, has gathered the support of his committee colleagues in sending the letter below to President George W. Bush. The letter names the ways in which the United States, NATO, and Afghanistan’s government are literally and figuratively losing ground in Afghanistan five years after the launch of the coalition effort there in the wake of 9-11. The International Relations Committee will hold a hearing to examine these issues on Wednesday morning. September 19, 2006
Truth Squad Awards "Golden Drain" for Waste, Fraud and Abuse
Washington, D.C. - Earlier today, the Truth Squad on Waste Fraud and Abuse awarded Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff the Golden Drain Award for the rampant waste, fraud and abuse that has occurred at Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security under their watch. September 14, 2006
Dear Vice President Cheney, You Must Correct the Record on Iraq-Al Qaeda Ties
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Jane Harman (D-Venice), Ranking Member on the House Intelligence Committee, sent the following letter to Vice President Dick Cheney: September 12, 2006
Pelosi and Reid Urge Networks to Devote Fair Coverage to House and Senate Democrats
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid sent the following letter today to the presidents of network news companies calling on them to devote more coverage to House and Senate Democrats if they continue to give extensive coverage to President Bush’s national security speeches. September 12, 2006
Democrats Call on President Bush to be Honest With the American People About the Lack of Connection Between 9/11 and the War in Iraq
Congressmen George Miller and Jim McGovern are leading the debate on President Bush’s continued effort to link the war on terror to the war in Iraq. September 12, 2006
Fifth Anniversary of the September 11 Attacks
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the fifth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks: September 10, 2006
ABC Must Correct the Factual Inaccuracies in 9/11 Movie
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this evening calling on ABC to correct factual errors in their movie, ‘The Path to 9-11’: September 7, 2006
The President’s Transfer of CIA Detainees
Washington D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the President’s transfer of CIA detainees to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and his request for additional legislation on detainees: September 6, 2006
The President’s Misguided Focus on Iraq Has Made Americans Less Safe
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to President Bush’s speech to the Military Officers Association of America: September 5, 2006
United Democratic Leaders Urge the President to Change Course in Iraq
House and Senate Democratic Leaders and ranking members from the key national security committees wrote to the President about the continued deterioration of the security situation in Iraq. Citing the escalating violence in the five weeks since the leaders' July 30 letter to the President, the letter calls for a new direction in Iraq to include the beginning of a phased redeployment of U.S. troops before the end of 2006. In addition to again urging the President to consider changing his Iraq policy, the letter urges the President to change the civilian leadership at the Department of Defense. September 4, 2006
On This Somber Anniversary, We Remember the Lives Lost and Rededicate Ourselves to Help Those Who Survived
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today, on the eve of the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Pelosi joins 24 of her House Democratic Caucus colleagues in the Gulf Coast this week. August 28, 2006
Democratic Leadership Releases Report on Failed Republican Response to Hurricane Katrina
Washington D.C. –Today Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released “Broken Promises: The Republican Response to Katrina,” a new report detailing the failed response in the almost one year since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita struck the Gulf Coast. One year after the hurricanes showed the American people that even so long after 9/11 their government was still not prepared to protect them, the report makes clear the disastrous effects incompetence and mismanagement continue to have on Gulf Coast residents. As the Bush Administration seeks to trumpet its “accomplishments” in the year since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, this report makes clear how much work remains to be done. August 23, 2006
On President Bush’s Comments on Iraq
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on President Bush’s comments on Iraq at a news conference this morning at the White House: August 21, 2006
Federal Court Rules NSA Wiretapping Program Unconstitutional
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to a federal judge’s ruling that the NSA wireless surveillance program is unconstitutional: August 17, 2006
Republicans Politicizing the War on Terror
Washington, D.C. -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the Republicans politicizing the war on terror: August 12, 2006
Dear FEMA Director R. David Paulison, Your FEMA Trailers Exhibit Unsafe Levels of Formaldehyde
Reps. Waxman and Melancon write to FEMA about reports that emergency housing trailers for Hurricane Katrina victims contain hazardous levels of formaldehyde, a known carcinogen. Tests reveal that 94 percent of trailers tested had indoor levels of formaldehyde in excess of EPA safety standards. August 10, 2006
Thwarted Terrorist Bomb Plot
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on terrorist bomb plot thwarted in Britain today: August 10, 2006
Sensitive Personal Information of Veterans Compromised by VA Subcontractor
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Bob Filner (D-CA), Acting Ranking Democratic Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, expressed his concern over the latest data theft involving the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). According to the VA, the sensitive personal information of Pennsylvania veterans was compromised last week by a VA subcontractor. The data was on a desktop computer which disappeared from a secure area of a Washington, D.C. area company. August 7, 2006
Dear Mr. President, Simply Staying the Course in Iraq is Not Working
Washington, DC—With violence exploding in Iraq, there is little evidence that the Bush Administration and Congressional Republicans have a coherent strategy to stabilize Iraq. Thousands have been killed in sectarian and insurgent violence in recent months, and now the American people have been told that thousands more U.S. troops will be redeployed into an urban war zone in Baghdad. The President's current approach is not sustainable. Today, the Senate and House Democratic Leaders and ranking members from the key national security committees wrote to the President calling upon him to begin the phased redeployment of U.S. forces before the end of the year, to transform the U.S. mission, and to launch a real diplomatic and reconstruction effort to help stabilize Iraq. These concrete recommendations draw upon the Levin/Reed Iraq policy amendment overwhelmingly supported in the Senate. Simply staying the course behind the President's failed policy is not in the interests of our troops, taxpayers or national security. July 31, 2006
House and Senate Democrats Call for a New Direction
Washington, D.C. – With the country at a crossroads, facing an historic choice between the status quo and a change in course, House and Senate Democrats today joined together to call for a New Direction for America. After years of paying the price for a Congress that has favored the special interests and enduring the failed leadership and incompetent policies of Republicans in Washington, the American people have had enough, and they want change. Today, following a special Joint Caucus, Democrats from the House and Senate reaffirmed their commitment to a Congress that serves all Americans and to providing leadership as good as the American people. July 27, 2006
House Democrats Urge Speaker to Protect Veterans From Identity Theft
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Congressman John Salazar of Colorado, and senior House Democrats sent Speaker Hastert a letter yesterday urging him to bring comprehensive legislation sponsored by Congressman Salazar and more than 100 House Democrats to the House floor this week that would protect veterans from identity theft. Last month, the sensitive personal data of 26.5 million veterans was stolen from the Department of Veterans Affairs, leaving them vulnerable to identity theft and other harm. June 28, 2006
Iraq WMD Report - "There Is Nothing New Here"
Washington D.C. - Rep. Jane Harman (CA), Ranking Member on the House Intelligence Committee, today released the following statement regarding a declassified report from the National Ground Intelligence Center on Iraq WMD: June 21, 2006
Dear Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt, Please Explain Your Use of the Emergency CDC Jet for Non-Emergencies
Newspapers have revealed that Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt has used the Center for Disease Control's private jet on several occasions, including two instances where real emergencies forced the CDC to charter another jet. The CDC jet is funded by tax payer money and is intended for emergencies only. Rep. Henry Waxman, Ranking Minority Member on the Government Reform Committee, wrote a letter to Secretary Leavitt asking if he could illuminate the situation. June 14, 2006
Karl Rove's Actions in CIA Leak Need Public Accountability, Answers
Washington, D.C. -- In light of reports that Special Counsel Fitzgerald will not pursue criminal charges against Karl Rove -- and does not appear likely to file a report or make other public statements about findings -- Rep. Waxman renewed his request to Chairman Davis for a congressional investigation that would provide public accountability and address unanswered questions. The text of the letter follows: June 13, 2006
With Hurricane Season Beginning Tomorrow, Needs of Katrina Survivors Still Unmet
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the need to continue providing assistance to Hurricane Katrina survivors. Nine months after Katrina and with hurricane season beginning tomorrow, Pelosi’s office released a report that outlines the incompetence and cronyism displayed by Republicans in response to Hurricane Katrina. Below are Pelosi’s statement and a link to the report: May 31, 2006
Republican Budget Hurts Our Troops
Republican Budget Hurts Our Troops, May 19, 2006
House Democrats Unveil Comprehensive Biodiesel Energy Package
House Democrats Unveil Comprehensive Biodiesel Energy Package, May 11, 2006
Homeland Security - Not A Priority in the President's Budget
Democrats believe we must pursue new policies that take our country in a different direction. The Bush Administration’s FY 2007 budget fails on that score; it continues with more of the same wrong priorities that have taken our country in the wrong direction. It puts special interests first and the American people last. It is fiscally reckless, adding trillions to the deficit over the next 10 years, and morally irresponsible, slashing funding for key priorities to America’s middle class. Democrats are fighting to restore fiscal responsibility and to bring real solutions to the American people, along with economic prosperity, a strong national defense, affordable health care and energy, and strong public schools. March 1, 2006
The President's Budget Abandons Our Veterans, Shortchanges the Troops
Democrats believe that we must pursue new policies that take our country in a different direction. The Bush Administration’s FY 2007 budget fails on that score; it continues with more of the same wrong priorities that have taken our country in the wrong direction. It put special interests first and the American people last. It is fiscally reckless, adding trillions to the deficit over the next 10 years, and morally irresponsible, slashing funding for key priorities critical to America’s middle class. Democrats are fighting to restore fiscal responsibility and to bring real solutions to the American people, along with economic prosperity, a strong national defense, affordable health care and energy, and strong public schools. February 27, 2006
John Larson Chosen as Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined other Democratic leaders at a press stakeout this morning after the Democratic Caucus meeting in which Congressman John Larson of Connecticut was elected Vice Chair of the Caucus. Pelosi also discussed the cost of the Republican culture of corruption to the American people. Below are her remarks: February 1, 2006
Response to the President’s State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader released the following statement tonight in response to President Bush’s State of the Union Address: January 31, 2006
The American People Are Not as Safe as They Should Be
Pelosi Statement on President’s Speech on the War on Terror, January 23, 2006
‘Clean House Team’ to Address Republican Culture of Corruption
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today announced the formation of the “Clean House Team,” a Democratic task force to address the Republican culture of corruption and lead the charge in restoring honor and dignity to the House of Representatives. January 12, 2006
Dear Speaker Hastert, Republican Congress Must Not Continue to Ignore the Needs of the American People
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer sent the following letter to Speaker Dennis Hastert today insisting that Congress address skyrocketing home heating costs, the complicated Medicare prescription drug program, and Katrina rebuilding before they adjourn this week. December 12, 2005
Duncan Hunter Resolution
Washington - Today, Rep. Henry A. Waxman (D-CA) delivered the following statement on the Floor of the House of Representatives. November 18, 2005
Dear Mr. President, You Must Remove the Cloud Hanging Over Your Presidency
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid sent the following letter to President Bush today, calling on him to apologize for the actions of senior officials in leaking classified information, fire anyone involved in the leak case, and support full congressional investigations into the matter so that all the facts will be known. November 2, 2005
Political Posing and the Plame Inquiry
Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, on the failure of Congress to find out the truth about who in the Bush Administration leaked the identity of an undercover CIA agent. October 4, 2005
Dear Mr. President, You Must Clarify Your Position on Use of Federal Troops in the Gulf Coast Region
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi sent the following letter to President Bush this afternoon asking him to clarify his position on Posse Comitatus, the use of federal troops to perform law enforcement functions in the Gulf Coast region. September 27, 2005
The Anti-Cronyism and Public Safety Act
The Anti-Cronyism and Public Safety Act would prohibit the President from appointing unqualified individuals to important public safety position in government. September 27, 2005
Dear Mr. President, Hurricane Katrina Laid Waste to Gulf Coast; We Must Take Steps Now to Prevent Terrorists from Doing the Same
Democratic Leaders to Bush, September 14, 2005
Fourth Anniversary of September 11 Attacks
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi submitted the following statement into the Congressional Record this afternoon on a House resolution in remembrance of the September 11th terrorist attacks, September 8, 2005
Dear Mr. President, FEMA Director Michael Brown Must Resign
Rep. Watson: FEMA Director Michael Brown Must Go, September 7, 2005
This Is Not Just a Natural Disaster; This Is a Failure to Prepare
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined senior House Democrats at a news conference in the Capitol this afternoon on Congressional action to provide disaster relief to victims of Hurricane Katrina. September 7, 2005
House Democrats Call for Hurricane Oversight Hearings
Congressmen Waxman, Oberstar, and Thompson sent a letter today identifying 10 key questions about the inadequate federal response to Hurricane Katrina, and asking the Government Reform, Transportation, and Homeland Security Committees to schedule a series of oversight hearings. September 6, 2005
Immediately Establish a Select Hurricane Relief Task Force
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today sent Speaker Dennis Hastert a letter urging the House establish a Select Hurricane Relief Task Force to quickly respond to the crisis caused by Hurricane Katrina and to fully investigate why the initial response was unsatisfactory. September 5, 2005
Dear Mr. President, Revoke Rove's Security Clearance
Rep. Waxman sent a letter to President Bush today explaining that the President's responsibilities to protect national security secrets requires the President to act before Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald completes his criminal investigation and to apply different standards and sanctions. July 18, 2005
Dear Mr. President, Karl Rove's Security Clearance Must Be Terminated
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove has acknowledgedthat he disclosed the identity of an undercover intelligence officer, putting her life and the security of the United States at risk. The Democrats on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence sent the following letter to President Bush in response. July 13, 2005
Administration Budget Proposal Increases VA Healthcare Fees, Unfair to Veterans
Edwards Says Administration Budget Proposal Increases VA Healthcare Fees, Unfair to Veterans, February 7, 2005
Rep. Waxman on Avian Flu Preparation
Rep. Waxman on Avian Flu Preparation,
Our Children's Education
COLLEGE BOARD REPORT SHOWS URGENT NEED FOR NEW DIRECTION THAT MAKES COLLEGE MORE AFFORDABLE, SAYS MILLER
Tuition and fees for students at four-year public colleges have risen 41 percent after inflation since 2001, according to an analysis of data contained in a new College Board report released today. The report also shows that the costs of tuition and fees at four-year public colleges have continued to outpace inflation over the last year. U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA) said that the report highlights the urgent need for Congress to enact Democratic proposals that would make college more affordable and accessible. October 24, 2006
Representative Miller: Bush Administration Has Undermined Key Education Law By Breaking Its Promises To Schools
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Bush administration has undermined the success of the No Child Left Behind Act by underfunding it and botching its implementation, Rep. George Miller (D-CA) said today. Miller, the senior Democrat on the House education committee and a co-author of the landmark education law, was responding to public appearances by President Bush today to tout his administration’s work on education. He issued the following statement today. October 5, 2006
Democratic Leadership Urges Congress to Act on Five Key Issues Before Adjourning
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Whip Steny Hoyer, Caucus Chairman James Clyburn, and Caucus Vice-Chairman John Larson sent the following letter to Speaker Hastert today urging him to bring to the floor this week, before the House adjourns, legislation that addresses key issues facing the American people. September 25, 2006
ONCE AGAIN, BUSH ADMINISTRATION PUTS CRONIES AHEAD OF TAXPAYERS AND SCHOOLCHILDREN
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Bush administration pushed local school districts across the country to use a reading curriculum that had been developed by a company with close political and financial ties to the administration despite concerns about the quality of the curriculum and despite the fact that, in some cases, states sought to use other curricula, according to the results of an independent government investigation released today. As a result, the investigation concluded that the Bush administration violated the No Child Left Behind federal education law. September 22, 2006
America Urgently Needs a New Direction to Make College More Affordable
Washington, DC -- In response to two new reports highlighting the rising toll that college costs are taking on America’s students and families, Representative George Miller (D-CA) said today that action is urgently needed to make college more affordable. In their New Direction for America, Democrats have proposed to lower college costs by, among other things, cutting college loan interest rates in half for student borrowers in the most financial need and for parent borrowers. September 13, 2006
Teachers Should Not Use Controversial ABC Docudrama With Students
Washington, DC – Rep. George Miller (D-CA) today called on teachers across the country not to use a controversial ABC television docudrama about 9/11 to educate their students about the history of 9/11 because of the film’s inaccuracies. Miller also applauded Scholastic, Inc. for deciding to disassociate itself from the ABC film because of the film’s inaccuracies. Miller, who is the senior Democrat on the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following statement. September 7, 2006
One Year Later, New Orleans Schools & Colleges Still Not Getting Federal Help They Need
Washington, D.C. – One year after Hurricane Katrina devastated the greater New Orleans area, local schools and colleges still have not received the leadership and resources they need from the federal government to truly recover, according to a new report released today by Rep. George Miller (D-CA), the senior Democrat on the House Education and the Workforce Committee. August 24, 2006
House and Senate Democrats Call for a New Direction
Washington, D.C. – With the country at a crossroads, facing an historic choice between the status quo and a change in course, House and Senate Democrats today joined together to call for a New Direction for America. After years of paying the price for a Congress that has favored the special interests and enduring the failed leadership and incompetent policies of Republicans in Washington, the American people have had enough, and they want change. Today, following a special Joint Caucus, Democrats from the House and Senate reaffirmed their commitment to a Congress that serves all Americans and to providing leadership as good as the American people. July 27, 2006
The President's Speech to the NAACP: A Consistent Record of Saying One Thing and Doing Another
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Reps. George Miller (D-CA), Major Owens (D-NY), and Danny Davis (D-IL) issued the following statement today in response to President George W. Bush’s speech before the NAACP. Miller is the Senior Democrat on the House Education and the Workforce Committee. Owens and Davis are members of the House Education and the Workforce Committee and the Congressional Black Caucus. July 20, 2006
Higher Education – The Single Best Investment Our Nation Can Make in Its Future
Washington, D.C. — House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, several House Democrats, and college students from across the nation attended a rally today in the Capitol to call on Republicans to reverse the raid on student aid. On July 1, interest rates on student loans will increase for millions of students who do not lock in lower rates on outstanding loans. Below are Pelosi’s remarks as prepared: June 20, 2006
House Democrats Call for Creation of New Katrina Education Recovery Czar
Washington, D.C. – Democrats on the education committee in the U.S. House of Representatives today issued a report that sharply criticizes the Bush Administration for its continued failure, even eight months later, to help schools and colleges in the Gulf Coast region recover from Hurricane Katrina. The report makes a series of recommendations for helping education systems in the Gulf Coast region to rebuild and reopen, including shifting responsibility for education recovery from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to a new Education Recovery Czar within the U.S. Department of Education. April 25, 2006
The Bush Budget: Young Americans Will Pay A Steep Price, Now and in the Future
Democrats believe we must pursue new policies that take our country in a different direction. The Bush Administration’s FY 2007 budget fails on that score; it continues with more of the same wrong priorities that have taken our country in the wrong direction. It puts special interests first and the American people last. It is fiscally reckless, adding trillions to the deficit over the next 10 years, and morally irresponsible, slashing funding for key priorities to America’s middle class. Democrats are fighting to restore fiscal responsibility and to bring real solutions to the American people, along with economic prosperity, a strong national defense, affordable health care and energy, and strong public schools. March 7, 2006
The President's Budget on Education: More of the Same Misplaced Priorities
Democrats believe we must pursue new policies that take our country in a different direction. The Bush Administration’s FY 2007 budget fails on that score; it continues with more of the same wrong priorities that have taken our country in the wrong direction. It puts special interests first and the American people last. It is fiscally reckless, adding trillions to the deficit over the next 10 years, and morally irresponsible, slashing funding for key priorities to America’s middle class. Democrats are fighting to restore fiscal responsibility and to bring real solutions to the American people, along with economic prosperity, a strong national defense, affordable health care and energy, and strong public schools. February 24, 2006
President's Budget Cuts Education at All Levels, Showing His ‘Competitiveness' Rhetoric to be Empty
President's Budget Cuts Education at All Levels, Showing His ‘Competitiveness' Rhetoric to be Empty, February 6, 2006
John Larson Chosen as Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined other Democratic leaders at a press stakeout this morning after the Democratic Caucus meeting in which Congressman John Larson of Connecticut was elected Vice Chair of the Caucus. Pelosi also discussed the cost of the Republican culture of corruption to the American people. Below are her remarks: February 1, 2006
Response to the President’s State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader released the following statement tonight in response to President Bush’s State of the Union Address: January 31, 2006
‘Clean House Team’ to Address Republican Culture of Corruption
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today announced the formation of the “Clean House Team,” a Democratic task force to address the Republican culture of corruption and lead the charge in restoring honor and dignity to the House of Representatives. January 12, 2006
House Democrats Call for Hurricane Oversight Hearings
Congressmen Waxman, Oberstar, and Thompson sent a letter today identifying 10 key questions about the inadequate federal response to Hurricane Katrina, and asking the Government Reform, Transportation, and Homeland Security Committees to schedule a series of oversight hearings. September 6, 2005
Dear Mr. President, Our Nation’s Women and Girls Deserve Title IX
Dear Mr. President, Our Nation’s Women and Girls Deserve Title IX, June 22, 2005
Teacher Exellence
Rep. George Miller (D-CA), the senior Democrat on the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued this statement today at a New Partnership for America’s Future event focusing on “strengthening our schools.” June 14, 2005
House Democrats Introduce 'Strengthening Our Schools' Initiative
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Congressman George Miller, Ranking Member on the Education and Workforce Committee, and other House Democrats today to unveil the "Strengthening Our Schools" initiative at a forum with education groups. This marked the fourth in a series of legislative initiatives that promote Democratic priorities as part of House Democrats' New Partnership for America's Future. June 14, 2005
Democrats Launch E-Hearing for Students & Parents to Testify about Paying for College
Democrats launched an e-hearing on college affordability so that students and families can tell members of Congress their personal experiences about trying to pay for a higher education. June 14, 2005
Woolsey Joins Democratic Leadership to Strengthen America's Schools
Woolsey Joins Democratic Leadership to Strengthen America's Schools, June 14, 2005
Education Budget: President Bush Betrays Trust of America’s Children, Students, and Families
Education Budget: President Bush Betrays Trust of America’s Children, Students, and Families, February 7, 2005
Retirement
Democratic Leadership Urges Congress to Act on Five Key Issues Before Adjourning
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Whip Steny Hoyer, Caucus Chairman James Clyburn, and Caucus Vice-Chairman John Larson sent the following letter to Speaker Hastert today urging him to bring to the floor this week, before the House adjourns, legislation that addresses key issues facing the American people. September 25, 2006
Democrats Kick Off Nationwide "Golden Promise" Campaign to Protect Americans' Social Security
Washington, D.C.—With President Bush and his Republican Congress renewing their commitment to privatizing Social Security, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid today rallied with hundreds of seniors and other concerned citizens in an effort to protect retirement security from continuing Republican threats. Today’s event kicks of a new nationwide “Golden Promise” campaign to call on members of Congress to sign a petition and pledge to oppose efforts to privatize Social Security. September 7, 2006
Pelosi Statement on 71st Anniversary of Social Security
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the 71st anniversary of Social Security: August 14, 2006
House and Senate Democrats Call for a New Direction
Washington, D.C. – With the country at a crossroads, facing an historic choice between the status quo and a change in course, House and Senate Democrats today joined together to call for a New Direction for America. After years of paying the price for a Congress that has favored the special interests and enduring the failed leadership and incompetent policies of Republicans in Washington, the American people have had enough, and they want change. Today, following a special Joint Caucus, Democrats from the House and Senate reaffirmed their commitment to a Congress that serves all Americans and to providing leadership as good as the American people. July 27, 2006
John Larson Chosen as Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined other Democratic leaders at a press stakeout this morning after the Democratic Caucus meeting in which Congressman John Larson of Connecticut was elected Vice Chair of the Caucus. Pelosi also discussed the cost of the Republican culture of corruption to the American people. Below are her remarks: February 1, 2006
Response to the President’s State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader released the following statement tonight in response to President Bush’s State of the Union Address: January 31, 2006
‘Clean House Team’ to Address Republican Culture of Corruption
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today announced the formation of the “Clean House Team,” a Democratic task force to address the Republican culture of corruption and lead the charge in restoring honor and dignity to the House of Representatives. January 12, 2006
Bipartisanship on Social Security Lacking
Letter to the Editor from House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer to the Washington Post, June 23, 2005
MILLER, SCHAKOWSKY LAUNCH UNPRECEDENTED E-HEARING ON UNITED AIRLINES PENSION PLANS
Reps. George Miller (D-CA) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) launched an online hearing today – which they believed to be the first-ever e-hearing by the House of Representatives – into United Airlines’ decision to dump $6.6 billion in pension plan liabilities onto the federal pension insurer, a move that will lead to deep benefit cuts for United Airlines’ current and future retirees. May 24, 2005
Solis: Social Security Privatization Will Disproportionately Affect Women
Solis: Social Security Privatization Will Disproportionately Affect Women, May 10, 2005
Capps Speaks at the Democratic Women’s Working Group National Forum on Women and Social Security
Capps Speaks at the Democratic Women’s Working Group National Forum on Women and Social Security, May 10, 2005
Congressional Democrats Declare Their Unity to Strengthen Social Security
Today, Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi led a unity rally to strengthen Social Security and stop privatization. The leaders were joined by Democratic Members of Congress and thousands of Americans from across the country who rallied to show their opposition to the President Bush's plan to privatize Social Security. April 26, 2005
Dear Mr. President, Social Security Must Be Protected
Democratic Leaders Pelosi and Reid Urge President Bush to Pay Back the Social Security Trust Fund, April 5, 2005
Dear Mr. President, Listen to the American People on Social Security
Democratic Leaders Pelosi and Reid Urge President Bush to Participate in a National Town Hall on Social Security. April 4, 2005
Administration Budget Proposal Increases VA Healthcare Fees, Unfair to Veterans
Edwards Says Administration Budget Proposal Increases VA Healthcare Fees, Unfair to Veterans, February 7, 2005
The Environment
Democratic Leadership Urges Congress to Act on Five Key Issues Before Adjourning
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Whip Steny Hoyer, Caucus Chairman James Clyburn, and Caucus Vice-Chairman John Larson sent the following letter to Speaker Hastert today urging him to bring to the floor this week, before the House adjourns, legislation that addresses key issues facing the American people. September 25, 2006
Oil Companies Must Pay Fair Share to Drill on Public Lands
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid wrote today to the Congressional Republican leaders urging them to act on Democratic legislation that would encourage oil companies to renegotiate royalty-free leases on public off-shore lands. Currently, many oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico do not include price thresholds, an oversight that could result in a $20 billion revenue loss over the next 25 years. In stating their case for congressional action, the Democratic Leaders expressed their concerns over the pace of Interior Department’s effort to renegotiate leases given the Department’s known ethical troubles and the Bush Administration’s close ties to Big Oil. September 15, 2006
House and Senate Democrats Call for a New Direction
Washington, D.C. – With the country at a crossroads, facing an historic choice between the status quo and a change in course, House and Senate Democrats today joined together to call for a New Direction for America. After years of paying the price for a Congress that has favored the special interests and enduring the failed leadership and incompetent policies of Republicans in Washington, the American people have had enough, and they want change. Today, following a special Joint Caucus, Democrats from the House and Senate reaffirmed their commitment to a Congress that serves all Americans and to providing leadership as good as the American people. July 27, 2006
Safe Climate Act Will Significantly Reduce Global Warming
Safe Climate Act Will Significantly Reduce Global Warming, June 20, 2006
With Hurricane Season Beginning Tomorrow, Needs of Katrina Survivors Still Unmet
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the need to continue providing assistance to Hurricane Katrina survivors. Nine months after Katrina and with hurricane season beginning tomorrow, Pelosi’s office released a report that outlines the incompetence and cronyism displayed by Republicans in response to Hurricane Katrina. Below are Pelosi’s statement and a link to the report: May 31, 2006
Five Year Review of Bush Energy Policy
Washington, D.C. – On the fifth anniversary of the White House energy plan, Congressman Waxman releases a new report showing what has happened to energy prices and dependency on foreign oil since the release of the plan developed by Vice President Cheney's energy task force. May 16, 2006
Democratic Energy Plan Will Send Our Dollars to Midwest, Not Middle East
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Democratic Caucus Chair James E. Clyburn and Members of the Democratic Rural Working Group today to unveil the Rural Working Group’s biofuels energy package that will secure America’s energy independence. Below are Pelosi’s remarks: May 11, 2006
House Democrats Unveil Comprehensive Biodiesel Energy Package
Washington, D.C. – At a press conference today in response to the overwhelming public demand for new direction and leadership to meet the energy needs of America’s families, Democrats in the House of Representatives announced a real plan to invest in America, grow our energy, and establish energy independence. May 11, 2006
House Democrats Unveil Comprehensive Biodiesel Energy Package
House Democrats Unveil Comprehensive Biodiesel Energy Package, May 11, 2006
The Bush Budget Abandons the Environment: Putting Polluters Ahead of American Taxpayers
Democrats believe that we must pursue new policies that take our country in a different direction. The Bush Administration’s FY 2007 budget fails on that score; it continues with more of the same wrong priorities that have taken our country in the wrong direction. It put special interests first and the American people last. It is fiscally reckless, adding trillions to the deficit over the next 10 years, and morally irresponsible, slashing funding for key priorities critical to America’s middle class. Democrats are fighting to restore fiscal responsibility and to bring real solutions to the American people, along with economic prosperity, a strong national defense, affordable health care and energy, and strong public schools. March 6, 2006
House Republicans Violate House Rules to Cover Up Bush Mine Safety Failures
In Violation of House Rules, Committee Chairman Denies Members Chance to Question All Witnesses on Panel, March 1, 2006
Americans Are Paying A High Price For the President's Energy Budget
Democrats believe that we must pursue new policies that take our country in a different direction. The Bush Administration’s FY 2007 budget fails on that score; it continues with more of the same wrong priorities that have taken our country in the wrong direction. It put special interests first and the American people last. It is fiscally reckless, adding trillions to the deficit over the next 10 years, and morally irresponsible, slashing funding for key priorities critical to America’s middle class. Democrats are fighting to restore fiscal responsibility and to bring real solutions to the American people, along with economic prosperity, a strong national defense, affordable health care and energy, and strong public schools. February 27, 2006
John Larson Chosen as Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined other Democratic leaders at a press stakeout this morning after the Democratic Caucus meeting in which Congressman John Larson of Connecticut was elected Vice Chair of the Caucus. Pelosi also discussed the cost of the Republican culture of corruption to the American people. Below are her remarks: February 1, 2006
Response to the President’s State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader released the following statement tonight in response to President Bush’s State of the Union Address: January 31, 2006
‘Clean House Team’ to Address Republican Culture of Corruption
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today announced the formation of the “Clean House Team,” a Democratic task force to address the Republican culture of corruption and lead the charge in restoring honor and dignity to the House of Representatives. January 12, 2006
Dear Speaker Hastert, Republican Congress Must Not Continue to Ignore the Needs of the American People
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer sent the following letter to Speaker Dennis Hastert today insisting that Congress address skyrocketing home heating costs, the complicated Medicare prescription drug program, and Katrina rebuilding before they adjourn this week. December 12, 2005
House Democrats Call for Hurricane Oversight Hearings
Congressmen Waxman, Oberstar, and Thompson sent a letter today identifying 10 key questions about the inadequate federal response to Hurricane Katrina, and asking the Government Reform, Transportation, and Homeland Security Committees to schedule a series of oversight hearings. September 6, 2005
Dear Mr. President, Exploiting Gas Prices to Pass Republican Energy Bill is Wrong
Washington, D.C. -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Congressman John Dingell, the Ranking Member on the Energy and Commerce Committee, wrote a letter to President Bush today calling on him to address the rising price of gasoline and not exploit it to pass the Republicans' misguided energy bill. This afternoon, the President is giving a speech on energy policy at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the House of Representatives will take up the Republicans' energy bill. April 20, 2005
EPA Flawed Rule Hurts Public Health, Rewards Industry
EPA Flawed Rule Hurts Public Health, Rewards Industry, March 15, 2005
A New Direction for America
COLLEGE BOARD REPORT SHOWS URGENT NEED FOR NEW DIRECTION THAT MAKES COLLEGE MORE AFFORDABLE, SAYS MILLER
Tuition and fees for students at four-year public colleges have risen 41 percent after inflation since 2001, according to an analysis of data contained in a new College Board report released today. The report also shows that the costs of tuition and fees at four-year public colleges have continued to outpace inflation over the last year. U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA) said that the report highlights the urgent need for Congress to enact Democratic proposals that would make college more affordable and accessible. October 24, 2006
Obey-Cardoza Give “Golden Drain Award for Waste, Fraud and Abuse” to Congress and the Architect of the Capitol
WASHINGTON – Today, Congress and the Architect of the Capitol have earned the “Golden Drain Award” for their work pouring taxpayer dollars down the drain with the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC). Dave Obey (D-WI) and Dennis Cardoza (D-CA) announced the award at a press conference following the most recent testimony on the CVC by the Architect and the Government Accountability Office (GAO). September 21, 2006
Budget
TriCaucus Rallies Against Misplaced Budget Priorities
TriCaucus Rallies Against Misplaced Budget Priorities,
Civil Rights
Dear Mr. President, Our Nation’s Women and Girls Deserve Title IX
Dear Mr. President, Our Nation’s Women and Girls Deserve Title IX, June 22, 2005
Cost of Health Care
Medicare Drug Program Enrollment Begins Today, Confusion Among Beneficiaries Remains High
Medicare Drug Program Enrollment Begins Today, Confusion Among Beneficiaries Remains High,
Cost of Higher Education
COLLEGE BOARD REPORT SHOWS URGENT NEED FOR NEW DIRECTION THAT MAKES COLLEGE MORE AFFORDABLE, SAYS MILLER
Tuition and fees for students at four-year public colleges have risen 41 percent after inflation since 2001, according to an analysis of data contained in a new College Board report released today. The report also shows that the costs of tuition and fees at four-year public colleges have continued to outpace inflation over the last year. U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA) said that the report highlights the urgent need for Congress to enact Democratic proposals that would make college more affordable and accessible. October 24, 2006
Democrats Launch E-Hearing for Students & Parents to Testify about Paying for College
Democrats launched an e-hearing on college affordability so that students and families can tell members of Congress their personal experiences about trying to pay for a higher education. June 14, 2005
Dear Mr. President
United Democratic Leaders Urge the President to Change Course in Iraq
House and Senate Democratic Leaders and ranking members from the key national security committees wrote to the President about the continued deterioration of the security situation in Iraq. Citing the escalating violence in the five weeks since the leaders' July 30 letter to the President, the letter calls for a new direction in Iraq to include the beginning of a phased redeployment of U.S. troops before the end of 2006. In addition to again urging the President to consider changing his Iraq policy, the letter urges the President to change the civilian leadership at the Department of Defense. September 4, 2006
Rep. Berman calls on President Bush to Fire Broadcasting Board of Governors Chairman Kenneth Tomlinson after Investigation Reveals Serious Misconduct
Rep. Berman calls on President Bush to Fire Broadcasting Board of Governors Chairman Kenneth Tomlinson after Investigation Reveals Serious Misconduct, August 29, 2006
Dear Mr. President, Our Nation’s Women and Girls Deserve Title IX
Dear Mr. President, Our Nation’s Women and Girls Deserve Title IX, June 22, 2005
Dear Mr. President, New Democrats Don't Support CAFTA
Dear Mr. President, New Democrats Don't Support CAFTA, May 4, 2005
Dear Mr. President, Exploiting Gas Prices to Pass Republican Energy Bill is Wrong
Washington, D.C. -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Congressman John Dingell, the Ranking Member on the Energy and Commerce Committee, wrote a letter to President Bush today calling on him to address the rising price of gasoline and not exploit it to pass the Republicans' misguided energy bill. This afternoon, the President is giving a speech on energy policy at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the House of Representatives will take up the Republicans' energy bill. April 20, 2005
Dear Secretary Chao, Don't Use Taxpayer Dollars to Fund Partisan Events
Representative George Miller (D-CA) said today that he harbors serious concerns that the Bush Administration is turning the Department of Labor into a partisan political organization, one that frequently fails in its primary mission to protect American workers and that misuses public resources. April 18, 2005
Dear Mr. President, Social Security Must Be Protected
Democratic Leaders Pelosi and Reid Urge President Bush to Pay Back the Social Security Trust Fund, April 5, 2005
Dear Mr. President, Listen to the American People on Social Security
Democratic Leaders Pelosi and Reid Urge President Bush to Participate in a National Town Hall on Social Security. April 4, 2005
Dear Mr. President, Women Will be Disproportionately Hurt by Privatizing Social Security
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and 35 women Members of Congress sent a letter to President Bush today to express their concern that women would be disproportionately hurt by privatizing Social Security. January 12, 2005
Dear Mr. President, Stop the Covert Propaganda
Democratic leaders in Congress called on President Bush to stop the alarming use of illegal covert propaganda to promote government policy after two new accounts of such activity surfaced. January 7, 2005
Dear Mr. President, Ignoring Science Puts Public Health at Risk
Dear Mr. President, Ignoring Science Puts Public Health at Risk, March 2, 2004
Drug Discount Cards
Pelosi: At Midnight, Bush Prescription Drug Tax Begins
Pelosi: At Midnight, Bush Prescription Drug Tax Begins, May 15, 2006
Medicare Drug Program Enrollment Begins Today, Confusion Among Beneficiaries Remains High
Medicare Drug Program Enrollment Begins Today, Confusion Among Beneficiaries Remains High,
Economic Growth
Representative Miller Statement On Economy And Jobs Numbers
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA) issued the following statement today on new U.S. Labor Department data on the workforce showing that employers created just 51,000 jobs last month, well below economists’ expectations. October 6, 2006
Education
COLLEGE BOARD REPORT SHOWS URGENT NEED FOR NEW DIRECTION THAT MAKES COLLEGE MORE AFFORDABLE, SAYS MILLER
Tuition and fees for students at four-year public colleges have risen 41 percent after inflation since 2001, according to an analysis of data contained in a new College Board report released today. The report also shows that the costs of tuition and fees at four-year public colleges have continued to outpace inflation over the last year. U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA) said that the report highlights the urgent need for Congress to enact Democratic proposals that would make college more affordable and accessible. October 24, 2006
Representative Miller: Bush Administration Has Undermined Key Education Law By Breaking Its Promises To Schools
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Bush administration has undermined the success of the No Child Left Behind Act by underfunding it and botching its implementation, Rep. George Miller (D-CA) said today. Miller, the senior Democrat on the House education committee and a co-author of the landmark education law, was responding to public appearances by President Bush today to tout his administration’s work on education. He issued the following statement today. October 5, 2006
ONCE AGAIN, BUSH ADMINISTRATION PUTS CRONIES AHEAD OF TAXPAYERS AND SCHOOLCHILDREN
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Bush administration pushed local school districts across the country to use a reading curriculum that had been developed by a company with close political and financial ties to the administration despite concerns about the quality of the curriculum and despite the fact that, in some cases, states sought to use other curricula, according to the results of an independent government investigation released today. As a result, the investigation concluded that the Bush administration violated the No Child Left Behind federal education law. September 22, 2006
Dear Mr. President, Our Nation’s Women and Girls Deserve Title IX
Dear Mr. President, Our Nation’s Women and Girls Deserve Title IX, June 22, 2005
Democrats Launch E-Hearing for Students & Parents to Testify about Paying for College
Democrats launched an e-hearing on college affordability so that students and families can tell members of Congress their personal experiences about trying to pay for a higher education. June 14, 2005
Energizing America
Pelosi: Today’s Record Oil Company Profits Are a Reminder of Republicans’ Failed Energy Policies
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to news that oil company profits continue to surge with ExxonMobil reporting the second-largest profits ever in the third quarter of 2006. October 26, 2006
Pelosi: ‘America’s Dependence on OPEC Threatens Our National Security’
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to news that OPEC countries would cut production of oil by 1.2 million barrels per day in order to raise the price of oil. October 20, 2006
House Democrats Unveil Comprehensive Biodiesel Energy Package
House Democrats Unveil Comprehensive Biodiesel Energy Package, May 11, 2006
Ethics
Ethics Committee Staffing Must Remain Bi-partisan
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released the following letter to Speaker Dennis Hastert on Chairman Doc Hastings' proposal to make the Ethics Committee staff partisan. April 27, 2005
Republicans Abandon Their Partisan Ethics Rules
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the Republicans abandoning their partisan ethics rules. April 27, 2005
Health Insurance Reform
Pelosi: Seniors Deserve More Time for Confusing Prescription Drug Program
Pelosi: Seniors Deserve More Time for Confusing Prescription Drug Program, May 10, 2006
Iraq
It's time to chart a new course in Iraq
Rep. Baca's op-ed piece on Iraq. November 2, 2006
Pelosi: Unaccounted U.S.-Supplied Weapons in Iraq Are Unacceptable
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on news reports that thousands of U.S.-supplied weapons are missing in Iraq. October 30, 2006
Pelosi: Bush Still in Denial About Failure of Iraq Policy
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on President Bush’s press conference this morning on the war in Iraq, October 25, 2006
Harman Calls for CIA Director Hayden to Send ‘Substantially Complete’ Iraq Assessment to Hill
Washington, D.C. – In a letter sent today, Congresswoman Jane Harman, the Ranking Member on the House Intelligence Committee, urged Director of the CIA Michael Hayden to release to the House Intelligence Committee a purported second National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) on Iraq. The NIE reportedly paints a “grim” picture of the situation on the ground in Iraq, but has been stamped “draft” by the Administration in order to prevent its release before the November elections. October 5, 2006
Manufacturing
Pelosi Statement Against Central American Free Trade Agreement
Pelosi Statement Against Central American Free Trade Agreement, May 10, 2005
Medicare
Democratic Medicare Drug Reforms Could Save Seniors Billions of Dollars
Democratic members of Congress have proposed reforms of the Medicare drug benefit that could save the average senior almost $500 per year and eliminate the donut hole, without any increased costs to the taxpayer. October 26, 2006
Democratic Medicare Drug Reforms Could Save Seniors Billions of Dollars
Democratic members of Congress have proposed reforms of the Medicare drug benefit that could save the average senior almost $500 per year and eliminate the donut hole, without any increased costs to the taxpayer. October 26, 2006
Pelosi Urges Hastert to Bring Drug Negotiation Legislation to House Floor in November
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi sent the following letter to Speaker Hastert today urging him to bring to the floor Democratic legislation to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate for lower drug prices when the House returns for its lame duck session in November. October 26, 2006
Pelosi Urges Hastert to Bring Drug Negotiation Legislation to House Floor in November
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi sent the following letter to Speaker Hastert today urging him to bring to the floor Democratic legislation to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate for lower drug prices when the House returns for its lame duck session in November. October 26, 2006
Pelosi: Seniors Deserve More Time for Confusing Prescription Drug Program
Pelosi: Seniors Deserve More Time for Confusing Prescription Drug Program, May 10, 2006
Pelosi: Seniors Deserve More Time for Confusing Prescription Drug Program
Pelosi: Seniors Deserve More Time for Confusing Prescription Drug Program, May 10, 2006
Medicare Drug Program Enrollment Begins Today, Confusion Among Beneficiaries Remains High
Medicare Drug Program Enrollment Begins Today, Confusion Among Beneficiaries Remains High,
Minimum Wage
With a New Direction, U.S. Can Have a Growing Economy that Benefits Everyone
Rep. George Miller (D-CA), the senior Democrat on the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following statement today for Labor Day: September 1, 2006
National Security
Pelosi Statement on Signing of Military Commissions Bill
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the military commissions bill that President Bush signed into law this morning. October 17, 2006
National Service
Harman Calls for CIA Director Hayden to Send ‘Substantially Complete’ Iraq Assessment to Hill
Washington, D.C. – In a letter sent today, Congresswoman Jane Harman, the Ranking Member on the House Intelligence Committee, urged Director of the CIA Michael Hayden to release to the House Intelligence Committee a purported second National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) on Iraq. The NIE reportedly paints a “grim” picture of the situation on the ground in Iraq, but has been stamped “draft” by the Administration in order to prevent its release before the November elections. October 5, 2006
Prescription Drugs Under Medicare
Democratic Medicare Drug Reforms Could Save Seniors Billions of Dollars
Democratic members of Congress have proposed reforms of the Medicare drug benefit that could save the average senior almost $500 per year and eliminate the donut hole, without any increased costs to the taxpayer. October 26, 2006
Pelosi Urges Hastert to Bring Drug Negotiation Legislation to House Floor in November
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi sent the following letter to Speaker Hastert today urging him to bring to the floor Democratic legislation to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate for lower drug prices when the House returns for its lame duck session in November. October 26, 2006
Pharmacists Are the Unsung Heroes Behind Medicare Part D
Pharmacists Are the Unsung Heroes Behind Medicare Part D, May 23, 2006
Pelosi: At Midnight, Bush Prescription Drug Tax Begins
Pelosi: At Midnight, Bush Prescription Drug Tax Begins, May 15, 2006
Pelosi: Seniors Deserve More Time for Confusing Prescription Drug Program
Pelosi: Seniors Deserve More Time for Confusing Prescription Drug Program, May 10, 2006
Medicare Drug Program Enrollment Begins Today, Confusion Among Beneficiaries Remains High
Medicare Drug Program Enrollment Begins Today, Confusion Among Beneficiaries Remains High,
Problems in Privatizing Social Security
Congressional Democrats Declare Their Unity to Strengthen Social Security
Today, Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi led a unity rally to strengthen Social Security and stop privatization. The leaders were joined by Democratic Members of Congress and thousands of Americans from across the country who rallied to show their opposition to the President Bush's plan to privatize Social Security. April 26, 2005
Dear Secretary Chao, Don't Use Taxpayer Dollars to Fund Partisan Events
Representative George Miller (D-CA) said today that he harbors serious concerns that the Bush Administration is turning the Department of Labor into a partisan political organization, one that frequently fails in its primary mission to protect American workers and that misuses public resources. April 18, 2005
Protecting Medicare
Pharmacists Are the Unsung Heroes Behind Medicare Part D
Pharmacists Are the Unsung Heroes Behind Medicare Part D, May 23, 2006
Pelosi: Seniors Deserve More Time for Confusing Prescription Drug Program
Pelosi: Seniors Deserve More Time for Confusing Prescription Drug Program, May 10, 2006
Medicare Drug Program Enrollment Begins Today, Confusion Among Beneficiaries Remains High
Medicare Drug Program Enrollment Begins Today, Confusion Among Beneficiaries Remains High,
Rules Committee
Ethics Committee Staffing Must Remain Bi-partisan
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released the following letter to Speaker Dennis Hastert on Chairman Doc Hastings' proposal to make the Ethics Committee staff partisan. April 27, 2005
The Innovation Agenda
Pelosi: Today’s Record Oil Company Profits Are a Reminder of Republicans’ Failed Energy Policies
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to news that oil company profits continue to surge with ExxonMobil reporting the second-largest profits ever in the third quarter of 2006. October 26, 2006
Trade
Pelosi Statement Against Central American Free Trade Agreement
Pelosi Statement Against Central American Free Trade Agreement, May 10, 2005
Voting Rights
Democrats Denounce Republican Voter I.D. Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senate and House Democrats denounced Congressional Republicans' commitment to a voter identification requirement bill that would disproportionately impact the ability of minorities to vote. Senators Edward Kennedy, Christopher Dodd, and Hillary Rodham Clinton, House Democratic Caucus Chairman James Clyburn, and Congresswoman Linda Sánchez spoke about the negative effects of the voter I.D. requirement on American democracy and voters in their communities. September 27, 2006
TriCaucus calls on Republicans to Stop Playing Politics with the Voting Rights of U.S. Citizens
Washington, DC – The Congressional TriCaucus, made up of members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), issued the following statement on the consideration by the House of Representatives of H.R. 4844. September 20, 2006
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| Leader Nancy Pelosi on the Innovation Agenda |
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
California, 8th
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi unveiled the House Democrats’ new “Innovation Agenda: A Commitment to Competitiveness to Keep America #1” in a speech at the National Press Club on Tuesday November 15, 2005.
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Run time: 14:54
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| Congresswoman Hilda Solís (CA-32) to Deliver Democratic Hispanic Radio Address |
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Rep. Hilda Solis
California, 32nd
Social Security was created by Democrats during the Great Depression to fight poverty among seniors. For almost 70, years our grandparents have depended on a monthly check that they can live on. In fact, more than 75 percent of Hispanic seniors depend on this check for the majority of their income. Under this scenario, it is incredible that President Bush is trying to destroy this great program.
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| Congresswoman Loretta Sánchez (CA-47) to Deliver Democratic Hispanic Radio Address |
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Rep. Loretta Sanchez
California, 47th
In March, we celebrate International Women’s Month. This is a time to be proud of the significant accomplishments of our mujeres as we renew our vow to continue our struggle for equality and justice.
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| Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (CA-38) to Deliver Democratic Hispanic Radio Address |
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Rep. Grace Napolitano
California, 38th
As we celebrate the Christmas holiday, we are reminded of the wonderful joy of family, friends and the spirit of community. Latinos celebrate our culture and diversity during this special season with traditional food, music and dancing. It is our sense of family, however, that most matters during these times. And, as we look toward the future with hope, we should take a hard look at how Latino families have fared during the last year. We must celebrate our achievements and recommit to fighting for what we have earned through hard work.
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| House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to Deliver Weekly Democratic Radio Address |
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
California, 8th
Pelosi will discuss the partisan split in the country and the need for bipartisan action to address the challenges ahead.
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| New Partnership for America’s Future |
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
California, 8th
This week, Democrats in the House of Representatives stood on the steps of the U.S. Capitol and unveiled our New Partnership for America’s Future, which reaffirms the commitment of House Democrats to six core values for a strong and secure middle class: prosperity, national security, fairness, opportunity, community and accountability.
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| Congresswoman Hilda Solís (CA-32) to Deliver Democratic Hispanic Radio Address |
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Rep. Hilda Solis
California, 32nd
This week we begin the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. As we reflect on the many contributions that Hispanics have made to our nation, we must also confront the challenges that our community is facing on the economic, social and political fronts.
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| Access to prescription drugs (in Spanish) |
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Rep. Michael Honda
California, 15th
Congressman Honda (CA-15) discusses the need to pass a Medicare drug benefit that is real and meaningful.
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Run time: 3:32
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| Democrats Fighting for Health Care Coverage for the Uninsured (In Spanish) |
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Rep. Loretta Sanchez
California, 47th
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) discusses the growing ranks of the uninsured and Democratic plans to provide them with health care coverage.
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Run time: 3:30
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| DREAM Act Would Help Students Pay For College (In Spanish) |
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Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
California, 34th
Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) comments on the DREAM Act.
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Run time: 3:24
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| The President's Priorities are not America's Priorities (in Spanish) |
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Rep. Xavier Becerra
California, 31st
Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-31) discusses America's priorities.
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Run time: 3:21
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| Democratic Budget Offers Hope and Opportunity |
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
California, 8th
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA-08) discusses the different priorities of the Democrats and Republicans, as demonstrated in the budget debate.
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Run time: 4:10
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| Republican Medicare Bill Helps Special Interests, not Seniors (In Spanish) |
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Rep. Hilda Solis
California, 32nd
Congresswoman Hilda Solis (CA-32) discusses the Republican Medicare bill and its impact on Hispanic Americans.
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Run time: 3:29
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| Bush Fails to Live Up to Job Creation Promises (In Spanish) |
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Rep. Loretta Sanchez
California, 47th
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) discusses Bush's failure to create jobs and outlines Democratic proposals for reviving the economy.
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Run time: 4:47
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| Democrats Act to Protect Civil Rights (In Spanish) |
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Rep. Linda Sánchez
California, 39th
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (CA-39) comments on the FAIRNESS Act.
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Run time: 3:58
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| Pelosi Statement on Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. |
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
California, 8th
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) remembers Martin Luther King.
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Run time: 2:45
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| Funding Homeland Security and First Responders |
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Rep. Jane Harman
California, 36th
Rep. Harman recounts the federal response to the 9/11 attacks and the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, calling for additional funding where it is needed most.
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Run time: 5:00
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As America’s seniors are trying to navigate the complicated and confusing Medicare Prescription Drug law, Democrats are insisting that Congress not adjourn for the year without enacting legislation that would extend the deadline for enrolling in a drug plan. Democrats offered a discharge petition this week to force Republicans to vote on a bill that would provide a six-month extension for enrollment.
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