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Top Republican Already Abandoning Pledge To Put Americans Back To Work

November 18, 2010

The Republican proposal to limit the scope of the Federal Reserve from its job-creating mission is the exact opposite of what we should be doing right now.

Larson Statement On Re-Election As Democratic Caucus Chairman

November 17, 2010

This leadership team is renewing our commitment to stand up for average Americans. The Caucus is united in our goals to get the economy moving – America’s factories humming and Americans seeing the rewards of a hard days’ work again.

Honoring America’s Veterans

November 11, 2010

Today we come together as a nation to honor the brave men and women who serve our country by keeping America safe. Without the brave efforts of our soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines and Coast Guardsmen, our nation would not live so freely. For their service and sacrifice, we owe a great debt to our veterans and to their families.

Larson criticizes debt commission plan to cut social security benefits

November 10, 2010

I am disappointed with these initial recommendations from the debt commission. As I’ve said before, any plan to cut Social Security benefits for the elderly and disabled is quite simply dead on arrival.

Chairman Larson announces run for Democratic Caucus Chair

November 5, 2010

Putting the American people back to work has and continues to be the top priority of House Democrats. Today’s announcement of 159,000 new private sector jobs means that our policies have succeeded in bringing the economy back from the brink of collapse and led to 10 straight months of private sector job growth.

Providing a Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

October 15, 2010

Today Social Security recipients—seniors, the disabled, survivors, and children—across the country are being notified that they will not be receiving a cost of living adjustment (COLA) to their Social Security benefits for the second year in a row.

Seniors Task Force Members Laud Social Security Supplement Legislation After No COLA Announcement

October 15, 2010

Washington, DC—In the wake of today’s announcement from the Social Security Administration that beneficiaries will not be receiving a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for the second consecutive year, Members of the House Democratic Caucus Congressional Task Force on Seniors praised a House bill that would provide a one-time $250 payment in lieu of this increase. The Seniors Protection Act (H.R. 5987), introduced by Rep.

Honoring America’s Veterans

November 11, 2010

Today we come together as a nation to honor the brave men and women who serve our country by keeping America safe. Without the brave efforts of our soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines and Coast Guardsmen, our nation would not live so freely. For their service and sacrifice, we owe a great debt to our veterans and to their families.

Providing a Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

October 15, 2010

Today Social Security recipients—seniors, the disabled, survivors, and children—across the country are being notified that they will not be receiving a cost of living adjustment (COLA) to their Social Security benefits for the second year in a row.

5 Major Tax Cuts to Help Small Businesses

October 14, 2010

Job growth starts with small business. That's why Democrats in Congress cut taxes for small businesses by over $80 billion. Small businesses created nearly two-thirds of new jobs over the last 15 years, and our work will help America's 27 million small businesses work our way out of the Bush recession.

But Republicans tried to block help for small businesses. They voted against 15 of the 16 tax breaks for small businesses enacted by this Congress.

Here are few critical tax cuts that Congress passed to grow small businesses and create new jobs:

Caucus Launches Democratic Women’s Working Group Website

October 6, 2010

Today, the House Democratic Caucus launched the official website of the House Democratic Women’s Working Group.

Co-chaired by Reps. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Gwen Moore (WI-04), the Democratic Women’s Working Group is dedicated to advancing policies that expand equality and opportunity for all women.

The Working Group and the website promote legislation and issues of importance to women—including economic security, ending discrimination and violence, improved access to health care, and international women’s empowerment.

President signs bill to create 500,000 jobs, help small businesses grow

September 27, 2010

Today, President Obama signed into law a bill that will create 500,000 new jobs and grow American small businesses – all without adding a dime to the deficit.

The passage and signing of the bill represents a hard fought victory for small businesses. Republicans have now voted against 15 of the 16 tax breaks for small businesses enacted by this Congress, despite their claims to support small business tax breaks.

Here’s how the Small Business Jobs Act creates jobs and benefits small businesses:

10 major new health reform benefits take effect today

September 23, 2010

Major new health reform benefits take effect today to help keep health insurance companies accountable, lower health care costs, guarantee more health care choices, and enhance the quality of health care for all Americans.

Starting today, insurers will be required to:

New legislation supports health of pregnant mothers and children

September 22, 2010

Women’s health is a top priority for House Democrats, and increasing access to affordable prenatal health care and education is no exception. With a few simple solutions, we can reduce complications from pregnancy and help mothers stay informed about everything they can do to ensure a healthy pregnancy.

Top Republican Already Abandoning Pledge To Put Americans Back To Work

November 18, 2010

The Republican proposal to limit the scope of the Federal Reserve from its job-creating mission is the exact opposite of what we should be doing right now.

Larson Statement On Re-Election As Democratic Caucus Chairman

November 17, 2010

This leadership team is renewing our commitment to stand up for average Americans. The Caucus is united in our goals to get the economy moving – America’s factories humming and Americans seeing the rewards of a hard days’ work again.

Larson criticizes debt commission plan to cut social security benefits

November 10, 2010

I am disappointed with these initial recommendations from the debt commission. As I’ve said before, any plan to cut Social Security benefits for the elderly and disabled is quite simply dead on arrival.

Chairman Larson announces run for Democratic Caucus Chair

November 5, 2010

Putting the American people back to work has and continues to be the top priority of House Democrats. Today’s announcement of 159,000 new private sector jobs means that our policies have succeeded in bringing the economy back from the brink of collapse and led to 10 straight months of private sector job growth.

Seniors Task Force Members Laud Social Security Supplement Legislation After No COLA Announcement

October 15, 2010

Washington, DC—In the wake of today’s announcement from the Social Security Administration that beneficiaries will not be receiving a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for the second consecutive year, Members of the House Democratic Caucus Congressional Task Force on Seniors praised a House bill that would provide a one-time $250 payment in lieu of this increase. The Seniors Protection Act (H.R. 5987), introduced by Rep.

House Democrats Hold More Than 2000 Events Over District Work Period

September 13, 2010

“Our members are fighting tirelessly on behalf of their constituents and middle class Americans. This summer they brought that fight back home to their districts."

Larson condemns threatened burning of the Koran

September 9, 2010

The character of this country is built on mutual respect for people of all races, religions and genders. That is why it saddens me to hear my fellow Americans acting in hatred and intolerance towards Muslims and the entire Islamic faith.

Top Republican Already Abandoning Pledge To Put Americans Back To Work

Larson Statement On Re-Election As Democratic Caucus Chairman

Honoring America’s Veterans

Larson criticizes debt commission plan to cut social security benefits

Chairman Larson announces run for Democratic Caucus Chair

Providing a Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

Seniors Task Force Members Laud Social Security Supplement Legislation After No COLA Announcement

Honoring America’s Veterans

Providing a Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

5 Major Tax Cuts to Help Small Businesses

Caucus Launches Democratic Women’s Working Group Website

President signs bill to create 500,000 jobs, help small businesses grow

10 major new health reform benefits take effect today

New legislation supports health of pregnant mothers and children

Top Republican Already Abandoning Pledge To Put Americans Back To Work

Larson Statement On Re-Election As Democratic Caucus Chairman

Larson criticizes debt commission plan to cut social security benefits

Chairman Larson announces run for Democratic Caucus Chair

Seniors Task Force Members Laud Social Security Supplement Legislation After No COLA Announcement

House Democrats Hold More Than 2000 Events Over District Work Period

Larson condemns threatened burning of the Koran

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