On the House Floor today, Republican Congressman Scott DesJarlais, who served as Speaker Pro Tem, gaveled down the minutes-long pro forma session “…at the behest of Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio).” Congressman Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), attempting to urge the Republican Congress … Continue reading
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Today, the Democratic Leader’s press office released a video titled “Mr. Ryan Can’t Run From His Congressional Record.” The video serves as a reminder that Chairman Ryan has repeatedly tried to avoid giving straight answers about his record for raising … Continue reading
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Today the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 114,000 jobs and the unemployment rate fell to 7.8 percent in September. Private businesses added 104,000 jobs last months – marking 31 consecutive months of private job growth. Even though … Continue reading
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Today, Congresswoman Donna Edwards tried to get Do-Nothing Republicans to come back to the floor to work on the long list of unfinished business the GOP left behind when they rang the recess bell. The GOP gaveled her down and … Continue reading
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In a now infamous video released on Monday, Gov. Romney derided hardworking Americans, seniors and members of our Armed Services, by calling them “victims” and repeating a favorite misleading talking point of House GOP leaders. This morning on the NBC … Continue reading
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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
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