Toledo Blade (Ohio) Editorial – What now for jobs bill? Senate Republicans displayed their interest in economic recovery again this week by blocking a vote or even debate on President Obama’s jobs bill. The GOP agenda is clear: Deny Mr. … Continue reading
House Democrats believe we should be spending time on jobs legislation–like the American Jobs Act to create 1.9 million jobs or the bipartisan China currency legislation to create more than 1 million jobs. Instead, House Republicans are pursuing their ideological … Continue reading
Today, Leader Pelosi wrote to Sen. Murray (D-WA) and Rep. Hensarling (R-TX)–Co-Chairs of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (JSC)–including the recommendations of Democratic Ranking Members of House Committees on options for job creation, revenue and savings within the … Continue reading
While China continues to manipulate the value of their currency–undermining U.S. manufacturers and costing American jobs–the House Republican leadership is bringing three trade bills today for a vote before allowing a vote on the bipartisan China currency bill that could … Continue reading
A new NBC/WSJ poll out this afternoon highlights broad support for the American Jobs Act and ensuring all pay their fair share: But when the legislation’s details are included in a follow-up question — that it would cut payroll taxes, … Continue reading
Speaker Boehner (9/22): I have no fear in allowing the House to work its will. Wall Street Journal (10/12): Despite wide support for the legislation in the House, Republican House leaders have signaled they have little interest in scheduling a … Continue reading
To: Reporters, Editors, Producers Cc: House Republicans Fr: Democratic Leader’s Press Office Dt: October 7, 2011 Re: GOP vs. GOP on China Currency American workers are losing their jobs because China manipulates its currency and if we passed legislation … Continue reading
Today, the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 103,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate remained at 9.1 percent: With 137,000 jobs added by private businesses, this marks the 19th consecutive month of private sector job growth: … Continue reading
Today marks the 273rd day of Republican control of the House of Representatives. In 273 days, they have not passed a single bill to create jobs. Instead, House Republicans have repeatedly voted to end Medicare (while providing tax breaks to … Continue reading
China’s currency manipulation has reduced American exports, caused the loss of U.S. manufacturing jobs, and significantly contributed to our large trade deficit with China. The Chinese government has intervened in world markets, causing its currency to be undervalued by an … Continue reading