No Labels to Unveil Legislative Package: Make Government Work!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 15, 2013
Contact: Laura Phelps, (202) 588-1990
Over 70 Democratic and Republican Members of No Labels' Congressional Problem Solvers Coalition to Offer Unique, First-of-its-Kind Presentation to Unveil Bipartisan Legislative Package Called Make Government Work!
Mark your calendar – on Thursday, July 18, at 11 a.m., EST, more than 70 Democratic and Republican members of Congress from both chambers will announce a legislative reform package of nine bills in a first-of-its-kind format to clearly demonstrate the trust-building priorities of the new group.
"Lately, it has been pretty rare to see Democrats and Republicans even saying a nice word about one another, let alone coming together on the grounds of the Capitol," said Rep. Reid Ribble (R-WI). "But that's what you'll see on July 18 when more than 70 members of our Problem Solvers coalition gather to make a significant announcement."
The Make Government Work! package features nine common-sense bills designed to make government more efficient, effective and less wasteful. Make Government Work! represents the first legislative package by the No Labels Problem Solvers coalition. It's a first step, but it's a big step toward restoring trust between lawmakers and eventually strengthening the American people's trust in our nation's leaders.
"This event warrants the attention of everyone in Washington because of what it means for the progress of our country," said Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA). "Our announcement will provide a template for how Democrats and Republicans can work together, regardless of party, to solve problems and move our country forward."
"Like most hardworking Americans, I want Washington to stop wasting tax dollars. And despite real and significant differences on many issues, members of both parties – the Problem Solvers – have found common ground on some common sense measures that will make the federal government more responsive and efficient," said Rep. Tim Griffin (R-AR). "It's a big step in the right direction."
No Labels introduced the inaugural group of 24 congressional Problem Solvers in January. Since then, the coalition has more than tripled in size to 79 members.
"Voters are frustrated and have sent each and every one of us to Congress with a clear mandate: break through the partisan gridlock and get things done. Building trust and meaningful relationships across party lines must be the starting point for that to happen," said Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI). "The Problem Solvers group is bringing people together, from across the political spectrum, to have open, honest discussions to find solutions to the challenges that affect every one of our communities."
WHAT: A unique, first-of-its-kind presentation to communicate the nine bills.
WHO: More than 70 members of the No Labels Problem Solvers coalition from both parties and both chambers of Congress.
WHERE: Upper Senate Park, 200 New Jersey Ave, NW, Washington, D.C.
WHEN: 11 a.m., EST, Thursday, July 18.
RSVP: For press credentials to the event, please contact Laura Phelps at laura@nolabels.org, (202) 588-1990(o) or (202) 630-5749(c).
Full List of Problem Solvers
36 Republicans, 1 Independent, 42 Democrats
Senate
Sen. Mark Begich (D-AK), Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL), Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL), Sen. Angus King (I-ME), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV), Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV)
House
Rep. Tim Griffin (R-AR), Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (D-AZ), Rep. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA), Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA), Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA), Rep. Paul Cook (R-CA), Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA), Rep. Janice Hahn (D-CA), Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA), Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA), Rep. Raúl Ruiz (D-CA), Rep. David Valadao (R-CA), Rep. Mike Coffman (R-CO), Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO), Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), Rep. Joe Garcia (D-FL), Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-FL), Rep. Tom Rooney (R-FL), Rep. John Barrow (D-GA), Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-GA), Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA), Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), Rep. Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL), Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL), Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL), Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL), Rep. Todd Young (R-IN), Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-IA), Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-KS), Rep. Rodney Alexander (R-LA), Rep. Mike Michaud (D-ME), Rep. John Delaney (D-MD), Rep. Kerry Bentivolio (R-MI), Rep. Rick Nolan (D-MN), Rep. Chris Gibson (R-NY), Rep. Michael Grimm (R-NY), Rep. Richard Hanna (R-NY), Rep. Dan Maffei (D-NY), Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY), Rep. Bill Owens (D-NY), Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY), Rep. Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH), Rep. Renee Ellmers (R-NC), Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC), Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH), Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-OR), Rep. Charlie Dent (R-PA), Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-PA), Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Rep. Pat Meehan (R-PA), Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA), Rep. GT Thompson (R-PA), Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI), Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-SC), Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC), Rep. Jim Cooper (D-TN), Rep. Scott DesJarlais (R-TN), Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX), Rep. Jim Matheson (D-UT), Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT), Rep. Jim Moran (D-VA), Rep. Scott Rigell (R-VA), Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA), Rep. David McKinley (R-WV), Rep. Sean Duffy (R-WI), Rep. Tom Petri (R-WI), Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI), Rep. Reid Ribble (R-WI)
No Labels is a group of Republicans and Democrats dedicated to promoting a new politics of problem solving in America. To arrange an interview with a No Labels co-founder, please contact Laura Phelps at laura@nolabels.org or (202) 630-5749 (c). To learn more about No Labels please visit www.NoLabels.org.