Today, House Republicans brought a reckless stunt to the floor–a bill to increase the debt ceiling they knew would not pass the House under suspension of the rules requiring 2/3 for passage and which even the Chamber of Commerce refers … Continue reading
On Memorial Day, we honor those who gave their lives so we can be the land of the free and the home of the brave. Throughout our history, the members of our armed forces have fought to establish a nation, … Continue reading
To: Congressional Republicans Fr: Democratic Leader’s Press Office Dt: May 27, 2011 Re: Whiplash Alert – Your Difficult Game of Follow the Leader We write because we want to express our concern for your well-being. It seems like you … Continue reading
Yesterday, Congress debated the McGovern/Jones amendment on Afghanistan which requires: 1) A plan and timeframe on accelerated transition of military operations to Afghan authorities 2) A plan and timeframe on negotiations leading to a political solution and reconciliation in Afghanistan … Continue reading
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – May 26, 2011: The Salt Lake Tribune – May 25, 2011:
According to a new report released this afternoon by the Commonwealth Fund, at least 600,000 young adults have taken advantage of the Affordable Care Act’s provision allowing those up to age 26 to remain or join their parent’s health insurance … Continue reading
Our men and women in uniform fight abroad so we can know safety and security at home. Yet when they return from war and re-enter civilian life, too many soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines find it difficult to translate skills … Continue reading
To: Congressional Republicans Fr: Democratic Leader’s Press Office Dt: May 25, 2011 Re: Putting it in all CAPS Doesn’t Make It True – You Voted to End Medicare Your Budget Committee Chair and author of the misnamed “Path to Prosperity” … Continue reading
As American families and small businesses are getting pinched at the gas pump, House Republicans are protecting oil speculators by slashing funding for the agency tasked with policing price manipulation in the oil markets. The GOP proposal announced yesterday by … Continue reading
Today, House Republicans brought another bill (HR 1216) to the House floor that does not address jobs and wastes time in a futile attempt to repeal part of the Affordable Care Act. House Democrats are staging a “mini-filibuster” by striking … Continue reading