This week, House Republicans are not only ignoring job creation for the 13th week, they’re also bringing legislation to the House floor that destroys 70,000 jobs. The House Republican FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act will destroy 70,000 jobs, undermine our … Continue reading
Today, House Republicans are bringing the GOP FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011, aka the FAA Job Loss Bill, to the floor—despite the fact that it will destroy 70,000 jobs and harm middle class Americans. The facts are clear: … Continue reading
Today, Leader Pelosi and House Democrats held a press conference to highlight Democratic accomplishments for young adults, the anniversary of the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act. Historic health reform allows young people to stay on their parents’ plans … Continue reading
“Legislation will be more focused, properly scrutinized, and constitutionally sound.” – Speaker John Boehner’s speech on opening day of the 112th Congress How quickly the GOP forgets… Today, House Republicans announced a new “Dream and Pass” principle. On Friday they … Continue reading
Today, Republican Leader Eric Cantor announced a new “Dream and Pass” principle–the Washington Post: “What this bill says is it reiterates again the deadline, and that the Senate should act before the deadline, and that’s what the American people are … Continue reading
As gas prices continue to rise, American consumers want the facts – not more baseless political spin from Congressional Republicans. In the past two years oil production from the Outer Continental Shelf has increased by more than a third and … Continue reading
Leader Pelosi visited the consulate of Japan in San Francisco today to sign the book of condolences: Find out how you can help the people of Japan from USAID.gov»
A century ago, a fire burned through three floors of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, one of many garment sweatshops in New York City. Trapped inside, many workers – mostly young Jewish and Italian women – leapt out windows to their … Continue reading
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The NYT reports that Chinese authorities sentenced democracy activist Liu Xianbin to ten years in prison for writing articles critical of the Chinese government: A Chinese court sentenced one of the country’s most seasoned pro-democracy activists to 10 years in … Continue reading