The decision that was announced by the Supreme Court is a victory for America’s families. It was a victory for America’s families when we passed the Affordable Care Act and the President signed it into law. Since then, tens of … Continue reading
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All Americans have a fundamental right to participate in our electoral process. Far too often, however, voices are silenced with discriminatory barriers, and many across the country are not only enforcing those barriers but enacting new restrictive measures. That is … Continue reading
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Today marks progress for the civil rights of LGBT Americans and all Americans. With President Obama’s support, we look forward to the day when all American families are treated equally in the eyes of the law. Republicans are standing on … Continue reading
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On International Women’s Day, we mark progress made for women and the work still to be done. We celebrate equality secured and shine a light on the dark corners where inequality remains the norm. We honor the suffragettes who reached … 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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Today, President Obama acted to protect consumers against some of the worst abuses in the financial marketplace by appointing Richard Cordray the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Senate Republican obstructionism has until now prevented the bureau from fulfilling … Continue reading
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The holidays are approaching and people across the country are looking toward the New Year; we want all Americans to do so with optimism. Democrats are committed to reigniting the American dream by building ladders of opportunity and tearing down … Continue reading
Today’s announcement is a victory for the cause of human rights and equality. In acting to promote and preserve the safety and freedom of LGBT communities worldwide, President Obama reaffirmed a basic promise: no matter whom you love and where … Continue reading
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Today, I join my colleague Senator Grassley in a bipartisan call for the Supreme Court proceedings on the Affordable Care Act to be publicly available through real-time video and audio. When the Affordable Care Act is placed before the highest … Continue reading
Americans demand that Congress focus on solving our nation’s job crisis – but the GOP do-nothing Congress isn’t interested in solving this problem. Republicans are instead bringing a so-called ‘Balanced Budget Amendment’ (BBA) to the floor that could destroy jobs, … Continue reading