Almost every week Congress is in session, the "30 Somethings"
take to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to talk for an
hour or more about issues that affect the next generation
of Americans. These are not the typical speeches on the floor of the US
House of Representatives but rather a back and forth discussion between
"30 Something" Members. You can e-mail
the 30 Something Members at 30SomethingDems@mail.house.gov.
Click
here to watch video highlights from the 108th and 1st Session of the
109th Congress.
Watch the 30 Somethings' Most Recent Videos:
July 25, 2007
Rep.
Meek discusses what else Congress could fund with the amount of money we're
spending on the war in Iraq. Watch>>
30Something
guest Rep. Hastings contrasts the spending in Iraq with our local communities
that still have basic needs unmet. Watch>>
July 11, 2007
30
Something guest Rep. Pallone discusses the importance of the children's health
insurance program for working families. Watch>>
Rep.
Chris Murphy discusses the success of preventative health care for children
in Connecticut. Watch>>
Rep.
Meek on a New Direction and transferring responsibility to the Iraqi government.
Watch>>
Rep.
Ryan on how Democrats and the American people want to fund health care
for children, not the war in Iraq. Watch>>
June 20, 2007
30 Something
guest Rep. Larson says that Congress must find its voice on Iraq in the
way that Americans have already found theirs. Click
here to watch.
Rep.
Meek discusses how members of Congress were sent to Washington to get work
done and bring a new direction to the country. Click
here to watch.
Rep.
Ryan discusses the Democratic priorities of protecting the homeland and
bringing the troops home. Click
here to watch.
Rep.
Ryan discusses the 3 trillion dollar debt run-up during the last six years
of Republican-controlled Congresses. Click
here to watch.
Rep.
Murphy discusses how the Republicans overestimated the gullibility of the
American people.Click
here to watch.
Rep.Wasserman
Schultz highlights Democratic accomplishments such as student loans and
the minimum wage increase. Click
here to watch.
June 18, 2007
Rep.
Meek discusses fact versus fiction and the Bush Administration's veto threats.
Click
here to watch.
Rep.
Wasserman Schultz discusses the homeland security bill and others the President
has said he will veto. Click
here to watch.
Rep.
Altmire discusses pay-as-you-go spending and how the homeland security bill
will improve our immigration system. Click
here to watch.
September 21, 2006
30
Something special guest House Democratic Leader Pelosi discusses a
new direction for America. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Meek discusses the Administration's renewed pledge to privatize social
security next year. Click
here to watch.
30
Something special guest Rep Tubbs Jones discusses the need to raise
the minimum wage. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Ryan discusses how the Republican Revolution has failed the country.
Click
here to watch.
September 20, 2006
Rep
Delahunt discusses why America needs to keep the standards of the
Geneva Conventions. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Ryan breaks down the amount of money being spent on the war in Iraq.
Click
here to watch.
Rep
Wasserman Schultz discusses the need for a minimum wage increase.
Click
here to watch.
Rep
Meek discusses the 9/11 Commission recommendations and the need to
increase border security agents. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Wasserman Schultz discusses the priorities of the Republicans. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Delahunt discusses the resurgence of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Meek discusses the Business Activity Tax Simplification Act that would
define when state governments can tax companies doing business in
their state. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Wasserman Schultz quotes former Speaker Newt Gingrich who has been
critical of Congressional Republicans. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Delahunt discusses the country's need to change course. Click
here to watch.
July 20, 2006
Rep.
Meek discusses how the Republican majority has raised their salary
time after time, but won't increase the minimum wage for everyday
Americans. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Ryan discusses how increasing the minimum wage is good for the economy.
Click
here to watch.
July 19, 2006
Rep
Ryan discusses the Republicans' inability to govern. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Meek discusses the Democratic proposals under the New Direction agenda.
Click
here to watch.
July 17, 2006
Rep
Meek reveals that since 1998 the majority party has voted consistently
to give itself a pay increase while there has been no increase in
the minimum wage since 1997. Click
here to watch.
Rep Wasserman
Schultz shows the difference between the Democrats record on border
security and the Republicans. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Delahunt discusses how the democracy is at risk because the rubberstamp
majority continues to cede power to the executive branch. Click
here to watch.
July 12, 2006
Rep
Wasserman Shultz discusses how border security differs under Democrats
as opposed to Republicans. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Meek discusses how the majority has not leveled with the American
people. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Delahunt points out that the majority has not voted for an increase
in funds for border security. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Ryan discusses numerous Democratic amendments calling for increased
funds for border security. The majority voted down each of these amendments.Click
here to watch.
July 11, 2006
Rep
Delahunt discusses how seniors have received incorrect information
about Medicare Part D. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Ryan discusses the misplaced priorities of the Republican majority.
Click
here to watch.
Rep
Meek points out that the Republican controlled Congress has catered
to the special interest while working Americans have struggled. Click
here to watch.
July 10, 2006
Rep
Ryan discusses the misplaced priorities of the Republican Congress
and the Administration. Click
here to watch.
30
Something special guest Rep
Jackson Lee discusses Democratic priorities. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Meek points out that since 1997 everyday expenses have increased
yet the minimum wage has stayed the same. Click
here to watch.
30
Something special guest Rep Larson discusses the indifference of
the Republican Congress. Click
here to watch.
June 22, 2006
Rep
Meek discusses how the Republicans voted against PayGo earlier in
the day. Click
here to watch.
30
Something special guest Rep Tanner discusses how Congress has not
properly audited government agencies. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Tanner talks about the specifics in his proposal, H. Res. 841. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Ryan discusses the need to end wasteful government spending. Click
here to watch.
30
Something special guest Rep Tubbs Jones discusses raising the minimum
wage. Click
here to watch.
June 21, 2006
Rep
Wasserman Schultz explains the significance of 2,500 soldiers dying
in Iraq. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Ryan discusses the how the interest payments on the debt dwarf funding
to other important priorities. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Meek discusses why Congress needs to raise the minimum wage. Click
here to watch.
30
Something special guest Rep. Spratt discusses the raising of the debt
ceiling. Click
here to watch.
Rep.
Spratt, Ranking Member on the Budget Committee, discusses the importance
of PayGo. Click
here to watch.
June 19, 2006
Rep
Delahunt discusses the incompetence surrounding the handling of Iraq.
Click
here to watch.
Rep
Ryan discusses how the priorities of the majority hurt students. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Wasserman Schultz explains that the GOP tax cuts hurt average Americans.
Click
here to watch.
June 16, 2006
Rep
Wasserman Schultz highlights the "New Direction for America"
plan. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Delahunt exposes empty Republican rhetoric on cutting spending. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Wasserman Schultz discusses the out of control spending by Republicans.
Click
here to watch.
Rep
Delahunt talks about the row of trailers in Arkansas intended for
Katrina victims that are not being used. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Meek demonstrates how Republicans in Congress have rubberstamped the
Administration's request for increasing the debt ceiling. Click
here to watch.
March 7, 2006
Rep
Ryan points out that Democrats have consistently called for increased
funding for port security. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Wasserman Schultz discusses how the President's Budget ends direct
port security grants. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Meek discusses how Democrats continue to address issues important
to Americans. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Wasserman Schultz discusses how only 5% of cargo is physically inspected.
Click
here to watch.
March 1, 2006
Rep
Wasserman Schultz discusses lack of funding for port security. Click
here to watch.
Rep
Meek addresses the failure of Republicans to follow PayGo. Click
here to watch.
