Today’s overwhelming vote to place the national flood insurance program on sound financial footing to pay claims of those who suffered devastating losses from Superstorm Sandy is a good first step. On January 15th, we must build on this success by passing the remainder of the robust assistance package that is needed for New York, New Jersey, and other states affected by Sandy. I will continue working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure the federal government fulfills its commitment to help families, businesses, and communities recover and rebuild.
- House Republican leadership's decision to adjourn Congress without providing assistance to families, businesses, and communities affected by Sandy is irresponsible and inexcusable. It is an abdication of our responsibility to help those affected by natural disasters that will have real and lasting consequences. We can pass a bill right now to help those affected by Sandy with broad and bipartisan support, yet Republican leadership has refused to hold a vote. Dysfunction in this chamber should not punish victims of Sandy all over again.
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- The House should vote on the Biden-McConnell compromise immediately to avoid a tax hike for millions of American families and arbitrary budget cuts that would have a severe impact on critical services and economic growth and competitiveness. No compromise is perfect, but failing to pass this deal only ensures higher tax bills and reduced economic growth. Rather than adding poison pill language to kill the compromise, Republican leadership should hold an up or down vote.
- The American free market is the most effective means ever created to spur innovation in consumer products. But in the case of firearms, the success of this innovation has had tragic consequences. If we do not do more keep the deadliest weap...ons out of the hands of the most dangerous individuals, we will have ourselves to blame when the next massacre occurs.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rep-nita-lowey/when-innovation-goes-wron_b_2330651.htmlSee More - Today’s horrific act of violence in Newtown, Connecticut is senseless and heartbreaking. There are no words to express the profound grief we all feel at the loss of so many, especially young children. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their friends and family and the entire Newtown community.
We cannot tolerate mass shootings as a mere inconvenience or a normal part of our everyday lives. Easy availability of the deadliest weapons to the most dangerous people has cost countless lives and caused immeasurable suffering, never more so than today. Our expressions of sympathy must be matched with concrete actions to stop gun violence. - ActivityJanuaryPeople Who Like This6