Today, Republican Budget Committee Chairman Ryan makes his return back to Washington and Republicans are holding a welcome back party to celebrate this afternoon. Speaker Boehner was even so excited about his pending return the truth slipped out during an … Continue reading
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MEMORANDUM To: Interested Parties Fr: Democratic Leader’s Press Office Dt: September 10, 2012 Re: GOP “Do Nothing” Congress Doing What They Do Best – Nothing After a five week summer break, the GOP-led Congress finally is back in session… for … Continue reading
Yesterday, House GOP leaders rang the recess bell and rushed to leave town for a five-week vacation. As one GOP member said on the House floor, “Let’s just go home!” The House Democratic Leader’s press office produced a video to … Continue reading
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In just 3 days, or even 2 days, House Republicans will recess for summer vacation leaving a long list of unfinished business behind. Instead of working with Democrats and President Obama to find solutions for the middle class, House Republicans … Continue reading
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The House will soon vote on H.R. 8, a Republican-sponsored measure which would end vital expansions of the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit and ends the American Opportunity Tax Credit (which helps make college more affordable … Continue reading
House Democrats introduced a bill to cut middle class taxes and give one hundred percent of Americans a tax cut. This is the same bill that has already passed the Senate and would be signed into law by President Obama … Continue reading
Boehner Responds to Pelosi’s Call for Action: Middle-Class Tax Cuts Will Continue To Be Held Hostage
In a press conference today, Speaker Boehner and Republican leaders defended their plan to protect tax breaks for millionaires, Big Oil and corporations that ship jobs overseas. When asked about Leader Pelosi’s letter calling for an immediate vote to extend … Continue reading
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Last night, President Obama presented a vision of an economy that’s built to last, that ensures a strong middle class, that promotes fairness for working families, and that reignites the American dream. And while Americans support the President’s proposals… From … Continue reading
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One year ago today, Republicans took control of the House. While House Republicans are marking the occasion by keeping the House out of session, House Democrats believe we should be here on the job, growing the economy and strengthening the … Continue reading
The Republican answer to jobs thus far has been a “So Be It” spending bill that would in fact destroy 700,000 jobs and jeopardize our economic growth. This week, it appears House Republicans are continuing to put partisan politics ahead … Continue reading
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