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Chairman Becerra Hails Strong Jobs Report; Urges GOP To Keep The Government Open And Not Disrupt The Economy

December 5, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 321,000 jobs in November marking the 57th consecutive month of private sector job growth. “With the holidays upon us and so much hope and promise in the […]

Chairman Becerra Votes Against Tea Party Mass Deportation Bill

December 4, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement after voting against legislation (H.R. 5759) that would revoke deferred action for hard-working DREAMers and immigrant families, putting them at risk for deportation: “For 525 days, our nation’s families and businesses have waited for the bipartisan Senate […]

Chairman Becerra Votes Against $40 Billion Unpaid-For Tax Breaks

December 3, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement after voting against tax legislation (H.R. 5771) that would add over $40 billion to the deficit in unpaid-for tax breaks: “The disconnect in Washington just seems to be growing. Congress has a responsibility to write tax laws […]