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December 5, 2014 — Press Item
Across the country, millions of Americans are experiencing the benefits of the Affordable Care Act.
December 5, 2014 — Press Item
With the year coming to an end, and only four scheduled days remaining on the legislative calendar, I was pleased that House Democrats and Republicans were able to come together this week to take action on several critical priorities.
December 5, 2014 — Press Item
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’s jobs report for November shows an economy that is resilient and ripe for growth.
December 5, 2014 — Press Item
Ashton Carter is an excellent choice to serve the next Secretary of Defense.
December 4, 2014 — Press Item
I think that the Speaker does not want a government shutdown, [Republican Leader] McConnell has indicated that he doesn’t wasn't a government shutdown, and none of the rest of us in the leadership want a government shutdown.
December 4, 2014 — Press Item
I am pleased that the House has passed the National Defense Authorization Act for 2015, critical legislation to support our military that the Congress has never failed to enact before the end of the year.
December 4, 2014 — Press Item
Thank you very much, Leader Pelosi, and let me join you in congratulating [Rep.] Maxine Waters on her leadership [as] the Ranking Member on the Financial Services Committee and all the Members of the Financial Services Committee, the [Ranking Member] of our Small Business Committee [Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez], all of whom have worked so very hard on this issue and understand the consequences of inaction.
December 4, 2014 — Press Item
My heart goes out to the family of Eric Garner, who continue to seek justice for his tragic death on July 17.
December 4, 2014 — Press Item
It is very disappointing that the Republican Majority in the House wasted Congress’s time today on a partisan bill that will undermine the President’s executive actions to strengthen our borders, keep families together, and focus enforcement efforts on criminals.
December 3, 2014 — Press Item
Today’s announcement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that the growth in health care spending has continued to slow – to the lowest rate since 1960 – demonstrates that the Affordable Care Act is working.
December 3, 2014 — Press Item
Today, the House overwhelmingly passed legislation strengthening U.S.-Israel defense cooperation and expanding energy collaboration, reaffirming America’s strong commitment to Israel’s security and our close ties with its government and people.
December 3, 2014 — Press Item
Mr. Speaker, American families and businesses deserve certainty from their tax system. Confidence. Stability.
December 3, 2014 — Press Item
Maria Corina Machado has been a tireless advocate for civil rights and human rights in Venezuela.
December 2, 2014 — Press Item
Congress needs to pass legislation funding the entire government before adjourning for the year, but as the scheduled adjournment date of December 11 nears, Republicans continue to threaten another harmful, costly government shutdown.
December 1, 2014 — Press Item
Today, as we mark World AIDS Day together, let us remember those we have lost to this terrible disease and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that those who have tested positive for HIV-AIDS receive the care and support they need to live long and normal lives.
