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Are You Covered?
Over 1.3 million Californians have enrolled in quality, affordable health care in California’s health insurance marketplace, Covered California. Another 2 million more now receive care as a result of the expansion of Medi-Cal under the Affordable Care Act.
Unacceptable
Congress must do more to create an economy that works for all Americans, not just the wealthy few. Unfortunately, I believe House Republican policies are standing in the way.
How May I Serve You?
As you may be aware, my office is proud to provide assistance if you are experiencing difficulty with a federal agency, need help with the federal grants process, or are interested in touring D.C. landmarks. This newsletter includes tax tips and information about the many services my office can provide to you.
Top 5 Missed Opportunities of 2013
After a year of lurching from manufactured crisis to crisis, the Republican-led Congress headed home with what I believe is one of the most miserably unproductive records in history.
Get Covered California! - October 2013
Passing the Affordable Care Act – ensuring every American has access to quality, affordable health care as a right, and not a privilege – stands as one of my proudest moments in the twenty-six years I have enjoyed the honor of representing San Francisco in the Congress.
When Women Succeed, America Succeeds - July 2013
For too long, America’s women have faced outdated policies and practices that prevent them from fully participating in our economy.
Five Ways Sequestration Affects Californians
In 2011, Congress passed the Budget Control Act, preventing the U.S. from defaulting on its financial obligations and cutting spending by over $1 trillion over the next 10 years.
Let's Get Real - December 2012
The message from the American people is loud and clear: we need solutions not stalemates.
Under Attack: A Healthier California - August 2012
My Democratic colleagues and I are focused on Americans’ top priorities: jobs, the economy, and a stronger middle class.
My Office is Here to Help You - February 2012
As you may be aware, my office provides assistance if you are experiencing difficulty with a federal agency, need help with the federal grants process, or are interested in touring D.C. landmarks.
Working for San Francisco and the Nation - 2011
After nearly a year in the majority, the House Republican Leadership has yet to address the number one priority of the American people – job creation.
Seniors Newsletter Spring 2011
Social Security and Medicare are solemn pledges to our seniors – a promise of a safe and secure source of retirement income and health care for Americans. Protecting Social Security and Medicare is among my top priorities.
Summer/Fall 2010
Over the last six months, the Congress has worked to pass historic health care legislation, hold Wall Street accountable, assist small businesses, make college more affordable and create good-paying jobs...
Summer/Fall 2009
As a result of swift congressional action on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, 95 percent of American workers are already seeing a tax cut in their paychecks, and seniors and disabled veterans are receiving recovery payments—one-time payments of $250 to more than 50 million individuals who receive Social Security and SSI benefits...
Summer 2008
This Congress is working to make America less dependent on foreign oil, lower record gas prices and ensure greater energy independence...
Winter 2007/2008
In 2007, I had the great privilege of commemorating my 20th year of service to our great city of San Francisco as your Representative in Congress, while taking the gavel as the first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives...
July 2006
We need a new direction in Iraq, one that will say to the Iraqi people: we will not be in your country indefinitely, we will not construct permanent bases, and we will not control the flow of your oil...
March 2006
As we begin a new session of Congress, many of our courageous men and women in uniform are in Iraq engaged in a war of choice that has already cost more than 2,200 lives. In Washington, D.C., we have seen the greed of special interests placed above the needs of American families...
January 2005
Our plan, the New Partnership for America's Future, reaffirms our commitment to six core values for a strong middle class: national security, prosperity, fairness, opportunity, community and accountability...
August 2004
We are fighting for tax relief for working families and small businesses, an increase in the minimum wage and investments in education and infrastructure...
June 2004
I am fighting every day in Congress to change these policies in order to create jobs and economic growth, to increase access to health care, to improve education for our children, to safeguard our environment and to keep our nation safe while at the same time protecting our Constitution and our civil liberties...
September 2003
In January, when I was elected Minority Leader, I made security and prosperity for the American people the priority of House Democrats. Earlier this year, the safety of our men and women in uniform was put at risk to enter a war against Iraq...
August 2002
Since becoming House Democratic Whip in January, I have worked to build unity in the party, to protect Social Security, to create a Medicare prescription drug benefit, to preserve the environment and to win funding for education...
April 2002
The tragedy of September 11 has had an impact on our budget priorities. We most certainly want to invest in protecting our country from future attacks, but we must also invest in our children's future...