Washington, DC – Senate Democrats met with Hispanic leaders to talk about the need for comprehensives immigration reform and economic advancement for Latino communities. During Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the contributions of Hispanic Americans to our culture, economy, and political system, and highlight their proud legacy of accomplishments. We must recommit ourselves to policies…
Washington, DC – Senate Democrats met with youth advocacy leaders to talk about student debt and college affordability, as well as the economic stability of young parents in the workforce. Far too many Millennials are burdened by student debt – totaling more than $1.3 trillion nationwide. In the last decade, the average student debt at…
Washington, DC – In a discussion led by Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tammy Baldwin, Senate Democrats met with LGBTQ leaders following the horrendous shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando. There have been more than 200 bills in 35 states introduced in 2016 curtailing nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans, according to participants. In response, Senators…
Washington, DC – Senate Democrats convened a Rural Summit with farmers, ranchers, and growers to discuss their efforts in building and strengthening a sustainable middle-class economy. According to the USDA, rural America is home to 46 million people, covering more than 70 percent of our nation’s land area. It supplies much of our food, energy,…
Washington, DC – Senate Democrats met with civil rights leaders about the need to fully restore the Voting Rights Act to its full strength after Shelby County v. Holder. Since Shelby, 17 states will have new voting restrictions in effect for the first time in this year’s presidential election. Discriminatory voting practices, previously blocked at…
Washington, DC – Senate Democrats heard from top health officials about the need for quick action on emergency funding to stop the spread of the Zika virus. Without this funding, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will not be able to support states and territories with mosquito control and surveillance, and the National Institutes…
Washington, DC – In a meeting with the heads of seniors’ advocacy groups, Senate Democrats underscored the need to strengthen and protect Social Security and Medicare and ensure a strong safety net for older Americans. There are 45 million seniors in the United States, and that number will double in the coming decades, according to…
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democrats hosted a roundtable discussion to avert a year-end budget showdown. Participants emphasized the need to reset the post sequester spending caps in a way that is fair both for defense and nondefense spending and to drop extraneous policy riders targeting women’s health, immigration, and consumer financial protections. In October and…
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chair of the Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee, with Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV), Democratic Leader, and Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), Ranking Member, Senate Foreign Relations Committee, discussing USAID and global hunger. Washington, D.C. – With President Obama travelling to Kenya and Ethiopia to discuss global poverty and hunger, Senate Democrats hosted…
Washington, D.C. – In a discussion led by Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tammy Baldwin, and Cory Booker, Senate Democrats hosted a meeting with the Presidents of the 1890 Land-Grant Universities. The University Presidents were in Washington to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Morrill Act of 1890, which established a network of historically black colleges and…
