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Reid: Reverse Sequester to Create Jobs

“The sequester is as bad for national security as it is for the economy… But it’s not too late to reverse these hard-hearted cuts.” “Democrats haven’t given up on reversing these cuts and choosing that responsible path. We’ve cut the deficit in half over the last three years. And while there is more work to…

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Reid: Reverse Sequester To Create Jobs

“The sequester is as bad  for national security as it is for the economy… But it’s not too late to reverse these hard-hearted cuts.” “Democrats haven’t given up on reversing these cuts and choosing that responsible path. We’ve cut the deficit in half over the last three years. And while there is more work to…

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Reid Remarks on President Obama’s Proposals to Continue Our Economic Growth

“Throughout the course of American history, lawmakers divided by political party have united to pass important legislation. On the issues that matter most – when lives are at stake, when the economy is at stake, when American competitiveness is at stake – lawmakers divided by political party have been drawn together by shared priorities. It…

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Reid Statement on March Employment Report

Washington, DC– Nevada Senator Harry Reid released the following statement on the March employment report. According to the Labor Department, 88,000 jobs were added in March: “Today’s employment report again shows that our economy cannot afford more self-inflicted setbacks like the sequester. We need to focus on growth, not austerity. To spur greater job growth, Republicans…

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Reid Remarks: Republicans Blocking Budget Debate

“Republicans were desperate… to have a budget debate… So I was amazed yesterday when Senate Republicans blocked attempts to begin debate on the Senate budget resolution.” “They said they wanted to debate and pass a budget. Well, here was their chance.” “Democrats are willing to… debate the issues. And with the American people on our…

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DPCC Releases National And State-By-State Data Detailing The Gop Budget’s Disastrous Impact On Seniors – Millions Would Pay More For Rx Drugs, Preventive Care

GOP Budget Gives Wealthy More Tax Breaks But Could Raise Each Senior’s Out-of-Pocket Health Care Costs by $5,900 GOP Plan Would Force Seniors to Pay $2.5 Billion More In Prescription Drugs Next Year Alone By Reopening Drug ‘Donut Hole’ New State-By-State Reports Showing Devastating Local Impact on Seniors Found Here Washington, D.C. – Today, the…

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Reid Floor Remarks On The Ryan Republican Budget Proposal

“Today House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan will unveil an extreme budget that is anything but balanced.” “This budget reflects the same skewed priorities… Americans rejected in November.” “It will take more than accounting gimmicks to achieve real deficit reduction.” Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid spoke on the Senate floor today regarding…

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Reid Remarks To Convene The Senate

“America’s economy is poised to grow and expand. And the last thing it needs is another manufactured crisis – such as a government shutdown – to derail its progress.” Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid spoke on the Senate floor today regarding on Nevada judicial nominee Andrew Gordon, on a continuing resolution to…

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Reid Statement On February Employment Report

Washington, DC – Nevada Senator Harry Reid released the following statement on the February employment report. According to the Labor Department, the economy added 236,000 jobs in February and the unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent, the lowest since 2008: “Today’s numbers show that our economy is growing, and is poised to grow even faster…

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Reid Floor Remarks On Sequester

“Instead of replacing the pain of the sequester with something smarter and more reasonable, [the Republican] plan would embrace these devastating cuts.” “Republicans should give Congress true flexibility – flexibility to cut wasteful subsidies, flexibility to close unnecessary tax loopholes and flexibility to ask the richest of the rich to contribute a little more.” “As…

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