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Monthly Archives: January 2012

As House Republicans loudly proclaim that they are “not backing off” their pledge to end the Medicare guarantee and increase costs for seniors, one thing is clear: House Democrats are ready to hold them accountable once again. The Hill – … Continue reading

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Congressional Democrats are committed to reigniting the American dream by rebuilding the pillars of America that have made our economy strong: small businesses, entrepreneurs, and a thriving middle class. And while House Republicans—who have been in the Majority for over … Continue reading

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Last night, President Obama presented a vision of an economy that’s built to last, that ensures a strong middle class, that promotes fairness for working families, and that reignites the American dream. And while Americans support the President’s proposals… From … Continue reading

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As House Republicans continue to prioritize ending the Medicare guarantee over advancing a jobs agenda, it’s no wonder that “Americans are losing faith in congressional Republicans” according to the latest United Technologies/National Journal Congressional Connection Poll. By a 12-point margin … Continue reading

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Last year, House Republicans voted to increase costs for our seniors and end the Medicare guarantee. The American people spoke out loud and clear against this dangerous plan, but the GOP hasn’t given up on their quest: ABC News – … Continue reading

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Two years ago, the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC overturned a century of common-sense campaign finance laws and allowed unlimited corporate and special interest donations into our political campaigns. Leader Pelosi on the anniversary which falls tomorrow, … Continue reading

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With an extension of the payroll tax cut in jeopardy and millions of Americans without jobs, House Republicans simply refuse to get to work. And no amount of rhetoric can hide the truth from the American people: New York Times … Continue reading

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While today marks the start of the second session of the 112th Congress, it doesn’t look like House Republicans learned their lesson from a year in the Majority ignoring America’s top priority: job creation. Instead of focusing on jobs this … Continue reading

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Martin Luther King Jr. was a powerful, inspirational, and unwavering voice for hope and peace, justice and brotherhood, civil rights and civility. He led a movement and changed a nation; he fought for freedom and summoned a people to live … Continue reading

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This afternoon, Speaker Pro Tempore Robert Aderholt, under orders from Speaker Boehner, refused to allow Congressman Jim Moran to speak on the floor and call for the payroll tax cut conference committee to get to work: Last week, House Republicans … Continue reading

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