In a letter to Speaker Boehner, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi reminded him that Republicans last year held hostage the payroll tax cut and extension of unemployment benefits, demanding that the Bush upper-income tax cuts must be extended for two years, … Continue reading
The facts are clear: This is a Republican Do Nothing Congress; a year of missed opportunities and made-up crises. For 351 days, Republicans have failed to offer a jobs agenda and are now blocking a bipartisan Senate compromise to stop … Continue reading
Despite calls for a bipartisan compromise from across the Capitol and the country, House Republicans continue to insist on a tax hike for the middle class. With just days left until the payroll tax cut expires, House Republicans refuse to … Continue reading
Saying NO to the bipartisan Senate compromise will mean: An immediate tax increase on 160 million Americans that would total $1,000 for the average American working family over 2012. 2.2 million Americans who currently receive federal unemployment insurance or would … Continue reading
Leader Pelosi spoke on the House floor today on the end of the war in Iraq: “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as we gather here, President Obama is at Fort Bragg honoring and thanking our men and women in … Continue reading
Remember that “Pledge to America” House Republicans unleashed just over a year ago with promise after promise for a GOP House Majority? We will end the practice of packaging unpopular bills with “must-pass” legislation to circumvent the will of the … Continue reading
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
Yesterday, Speaker Boehner continued to spin the facts on the payroll tax cut: Speaker Boehner: “The concern about the payroll tax cut is this: is that we’re taking money out of the Social Security trust fund.” [12/7] Perhaps the Speaker … Continue reading
Here go House Republicans again, putting politics ahead of the middle class: Politico – It’s Eric Cantor vs. John Boehner again on key issues [Leader Eric] Cantor, House Republican Conference Chairman Jeb Hensarling of Texas and others in the leadership … 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