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The GOP is at it again – launching a “new” energy message tour to criticize the President and Democrats is just their latest effort to downplay the last 499 days of obstructing economic recovery and picking millionaires over the middle … Continue reading

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While House Republicans may howl about deficit reduction until they are orange in the face, that ideal is being quickly tossed aside in order to reward their special interest friends and the wealthiest in our country.  Again. The Hill: House … Continue reading

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Today, House Republicans passed Leader Eric Cantor’s latest tax cuts for the rich and famous, disguised, of course, as a job-creating small business bill.  Even The Wall Street Journal describes this as a “ploy” and a “gimmick” while “Republicans stumble over … Continue reading

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Today, Speaker John Boehner appeared on “CBS This Morning” to defend the “vision” the Republicans have for our country, highlighted by Chairman Paul Ryan’s (R-WI) devastating budget.        Speaker Boehner: “I don’t believe that our budget will hurt the poor … Continue reading

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This afternoon, House Republicans voted 228-184 to end the Medicare guarantee…again. The GOP just used a “dream and pass” parliamentary procedure to pretend that both the House and Senate have passed their disastrous budget that lets Medicare wither on the … Continue reading

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In his latest attempt to deny the devastating impact of the Republican budget, House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan chose to throw facts to the wind this morning on the “Today” Show:    “Do you acknowledge poor people will suffer … Continue reading

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This afternoon on the House floor, Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) congratulated Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) on a “job well done” for making “tough choices” in the Republican budget. A job well done for who exactly? Chairman Ryan certainly … Continue reading

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To: Reporters, Editors, Producers Fr:  Democratic Leader’s Press Office Dt:  March 23, 2012 Re: Sunday Show Preview – Paul Ryan’s Rhetoric vs. Reality  This Sunday, House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan will continue the promotional tour for his out-of-touch budget … Continue reading

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Last week, Speaker Boehner claimed that “the price of gasoline is driven by two factors. It’s driven by supply and it’s driven by demand.” Right now we’re seeing high gas prices across the country, but it’s not because of supply … Continue reading

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When the American auto industry was on the brink of collapse in December of 2008, Democrats took action to support the industry that saved American jobs, strengthened manufacturing, and spurred innovation.  And now, American automakers are boasting their best sales … Continue reading

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