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Blue Dog Democrats
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  • Political Organization
    The 25 conservative and moderate Democrats of the Blue Dog Coalition represent the sensible center of American politics. Members come from every region of the nation and have fought to bring fiscal discipline to our nation’s budget process.
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    • Adam Roth
      President pro tempore Daniel Inouye (D-HI) passed away. A moderate Democrat, decorated WWII veteran, and public servant of Hawaii since its statehood, he will be missed. Progressive Senator Partick Leahy (D-VT) will replace Inouye as President pro tempore.
      December 17 at 11:40pm
    • Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
       Managing our national debt and bringing our nation back to a balanced budget are the most important issues we face in Congress today. I am proud to have stood with the Blue Dog Democrats Coalition on the bipartisan H.R. 4053, Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act (IPERIA). Today’s passage is a great step towards working together to find progress for the future.
      112 · December 13 at 3:03pm
    • Congressman John Barrow
       I'm honored to have been elected by my colleagues to serve as the Co-Chair for Administration of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Democrats in the 113th Congress. We will work together to bring bipartisan solutions that address the most pressing issues facing this country.
      52115 · December 11 at 4:05pm
    • Adam Roth
      How many Blue Dogs will be in the 113th Congress? More or less than now?
      1 · November 27 at 10:05pm
  6. Blue Dog Democrats
    December 14
    Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Newton and all those affected by today's tragedy.
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    December 14
    Thank you for 16 years of service in the House Congressman Boswell.

    “I started out in a tenant farmhouse,” Boswell said. “…But look what I’ve gotten to do…when we talk about the American dream and the opportunities that exist in America.”
    Boswell bids a “fond farewell” to service in U.S. House (AUDIO)
    www.radioiowa.com
    Colleagues of Congressman Leonard Boswell held a tribute to him today on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. “Hadn’t planned on this all coming to this kind of a closure, bu...
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  8. Blue Dog Democrats
    December 13
    402-0. That is the vote tally today in the House on the Blue Dog-endorsed Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act, which could save taxpayers $125 billion annually.

    The bill was introduced by Blue Dog Kurt Schrader, Chair of the Blue Dog Task Force on Fiscal Responsibility, along with Reps. Edolphus “Ed” Towns, D-N.Y., and Todd Platts, R-Pa.

    http://mikeross.house.gov/bluedog/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=315156
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  9. Blue Dog Democrats shared No Labels's photo.
    December 12
    If you don’t do your job, you don’t get paid. So why should Congress?

    Click SHARE if think members of Congress shouldn’t be paid if they can’t pass a budget and all spending bills on time.
    Photo: If you don’t do your job, you don’t get paid. So why should Congress? Click SHARE if think members of Congress shouldn’t be paid if they can’t pass a budget and all spending bills on time.
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    December 12
    Congratulations to the three newly-elected Co-Chairs of the Blue Dog Coalition: Admin Chair Congressman John Barrow, Policy Chair Jim Cooper, and Communications Chair Kurt Schrader. Three great leaders committed to a fiscally responsible federal government.
    Blue Dogs Announce New Leadership Team | Blue Dog Coalition
    mikeross.house.gov
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  11. Blue Dog Democrats shared Center Forward's status.
    December 11
    “LIKE” if you want Congress to stop posturing and start solving America’s problems!
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  13. Blue Dog Democrats shared Mike Michaud's photo.
    December 11
    This morning I spoke out against the dysfunction in Congress and the need for filibuster reform. We need to change the way Washington works to get results and avoid more partisan standoffs.
    Photo: This morning I spoke out against the dysfunction in Congress and the need for filibuster reform. We need to change the way Washington works to get results and avoid more partisan standoffs.
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  14. Blue Dog Democrats shared Adam Schiff's photo.
    December 10
    Today is Human Rights Day -- a sobering reminder of the fragility of freedom and that promotion of human rights must remain a core principle of American foreign policy. As a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee that funds all foreign a...ssistance, and as founder and co-chair of the Congressional Press Freedom Caucus, I have made a special commitment to highlighting the importance of a free press to a functioning democracy and turning the spotlight on those who seek to muzzle the media. A free and untrammeled press is essential to the maintenance of human rights.See More
    Photo: Today is Human Rights Day -- a sobering reminder of the fragility of freedom and that promotion of human rights must remain a core principle of American foreign policy. As a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee that funds all foreign assistance, and as founder and co-chair of the Congressional Press Freedom Caucus, I have made a special commitment to highlighting the importance of a free press to a functioning democracy and turning the spotlight on those who seek to muzzle the media. A free and untrammeled press is essential to the maintenance of human rights.
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    December 7
    Today is the 71st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Take a moment today to remember the sacrifices of all those who served our nation at home and overseas, in uniform and on the home front during World War II.

    This is front page of the New York Times the day after attack.
    http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/section/learning/general/onthisday/big/1207_big.gif
    graphics8.nytimes.com
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  17. Blue Dog Democrats shared U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28)'s status.
    December 7
    The Department of Labor job report for November is out - 146,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy, including the areas of hospitality, retail, and professional services. The unemployment rate has reached the lowest level since 2008 at 7.7%. These numbers continue to reflect signs of an improving American economy.
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    December 3
    Don't miss Congressman John Barrow's op-ed on the fiscal cliff.

    "Tax reform, cutting wasteful spending and controlling our debt are the most serious issues facing this country. These problems can be solved, but only if we can get beyond the gridlock that’s held back our economic recovery."
    Barrow: Time for leadership, not partisanship
    savannahnow.com
    Congress has a lot of unfinished work before the end of the year. But if the last election has taught us anything - especially the election in the 12th Congressional District - it's that folks are tired of business as usual in Washington.
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