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Chairman Xavier Becerra on President Obama’s Remarks on Syria

August 31, 2013

Today, Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement after President Obama’s remarks on Syria this afternoon: “In announcing today that he would seek Congressional approval for a targeted, strategic military strike on the Syrian government, President Obama is doing what’s right for America and for the people who […]

Congressman Xavier Becerra on Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria

August 30, 2013

Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement today on the use of chemical weapons in Syria: “The use of chemical weapons is immoral and an unmistakably heinous crime under international law. A perpetrator of such a barbarous act must be held accountable, otherwise the civilized world gives license […]

VIDEO: House Democrats, President Barack Obama United on a Better Bargain for the Middle Class

August 23, 2013

Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Xavier Becerra, House Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman Joe Crowley, and Congressman Steve Israel held a press conference following a meeting of the House Democratic Caucus with President Barack Obama. Watch the video below:

Chairman Xavier Becerra on House GOP’s 40th Vote to Repeal the Affordable Care Act & House Democrats’ August Agenda Focused on the Middle Class

August 2, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted for the 40th time to repeal the Affordable Care Act to put insurance companies back in charge of Americans’ health care, and on House Democrats’ August agenda focused on America’s middle class: […]