Since their first day leading the House, in addition to not having a jobs agenda, Republicans have manufactured crisis after crisis—holding hostage and adding poison pills to bills that have historically been bipartisan. Despite the negative reviews they are receiving, … Continue reading
The decision that was announced by the Supreme Court is a victory for America’s families. It was a victory for America’s families when we passed the Affordable Care Act and the President signed it into law. Since then, tens of … Continue reading
In the GOP’s latest distraction from creating jobs and strengthening the middle class, House Republicans will throw responsible and meaningful oversight to the wind today with a politically-motivated contempt vote. The Obama Administration has acted in good faith, and while … Continue reading
This morning, in a great victory for the American people, the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act. Unfortunately, House Republicans just don’t know when to quit. @GOPLeader: During the week of July 9th, the House of Representatives will once … Continue reading
Speaker Boehner today: “If the court does not strike down the entire law, the House will move to repeal what’s left of it.” To be clear, here’s what the GOP is prescribing: For more rights and benefits House Republicans are … Continue reading
Another week of Republicans in charge of the House, another week playing politics with the lives of the middle class instead of creating jobs. House Republican refusal to vote on the bipartisan Senate transportation bill has already cost American jobs. Will … Continue reading
One hundred days ago, the Senate passed a bipartisan transportation bill that creates or saves more than 2 million jobs – but House Republicans still refuse to bring it to the floor. House Republicans must be willing to compromise in … Continue reading
House Republicans have spent the last year and a half running out the clock on the economy and pursuing policies that are dangerous to a thriving middle class. According to CNN, in the 112th Congress just 132 laws have been … Continue reading
Today, Speaker Boehner issued a missive to the House GOP declaring: “No one knows what the Court will decide, and none of us would presume to know. But if the Court strikes down all or part of the president’s health … Continue reading
This Congress, House Republicans have made their top priority clear: protecting tax cuts for the wealthiest. But another poll out today resoundingly shows that the GOP’s top priority is not that of the American people: 26 percent of Americans support … Continue reading