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Monthly Archives: April 2011

Over the past two weeks, Republicans have been hearing their constituents speak out loud and clear against the Republican plan to end Medicare as we know it in order to reward Big Oil with tax breaks. These headlines from local … Continue reading

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To: Congressional Republicans Fr: Democratic Leader’s Press Office Da: April 27, 2011 Re: Americans Just Don’t Support Tax Breaks for Big Oil So You Can End Medicare For the past ten days, you have been in your districts trying to … Continue reading

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As Americans struggle with the price at the pump, oil companies are enjoying multi-billion dollar profits. According to the Wall Street Journal, the spike in oil prices “is expected to lift earnings by about 50% at Exxon Mobil Corp., and … Continue reading

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Democrats will continue to speak out against Republican efforts to end Medicare as we know it in order to give tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans. The American people simply won’t tolerate a Republican budget and the GOP is hearing … Continue reading

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Since the first Earth Day 41 years ago, Americans have come together on this occasion to improve the air we breathe and the water we drink. In recent years, we have celebrated Earth Day with the climate crisis first in … Continue reading

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The Republican budget is out of touch with the priorities of the American people and at odds with our nation’s values. It ends Medicare as we know it in order to deliver tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans, Big Oil, … Continue reading

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Last week, House Democrats unanimously said no to the Republican plan to end Medicare because it is the wrong choice for America. It would increase costs to seniors by $6,000 in order to give millionaires $200,000 in more tax breaks, … Continue reading

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Today Leader Nancy Pelosi wrote to Speaker Boehner concerning his effort to initiate a defense in court cases concerning the discriminatory and indefensible Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Speaker Boehner had written Leader Pelosi earlier today responding to her letter … Continue reading

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Today, House Republicans voted to end Medicare and reduce benefits to seniors by a vote of 235-193 with all Democrats voting no. The Republican budget increases costs to seniors by $6,000 in order to give millionaires $200,000 more in tax … Continue reading

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Today marks 100 days of Republican control of the House of Representatives: This has left Rep. Joe Crowley (D-NY)…speechless: Leader Pelosi on Republicans’ 100th day in control of the House: 100 days in the majority, and Republicans have still failed … Continue reading

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