President Obama’s plan to create jobs now through ideas supported by both Democrats and Republicans.
Congress must act on a comprehensive plan that includes both spending cuts and new revenues to put our nation on a fiscally sustainable path.
Honoring the legacy of the generations of African-Americans who made indelible contributions to every sphere of our national life.
Democrats Working On Longer-Term Extension of Middle Class Tax Cuts & Unemployment Insurance
Keeping America safe is our most important duty. Democrats are focused on strengthening our national security, and under President Obama’s leadership we are working to restore America’s standing in the world.
Op-Ed by Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer Published in The Hill
A year ago today, our neighbor Haiti was struck by a devastating earthquake that killed hundreds of thousands and left many more homeless.
Democrats are committed to public education and have made it a strong focus of our efforts to invest in our nation's future. We recognize that America continues to lag its global competitors in education, which is why we refuse to settle for the status quo. Democrats are working to reduce high school dropout rates, prepare students for higher education and provide students with the support they need to complete their degrees and secure well-paying jobs. That is how we will ensure the brightest future for our children.
Democrats are committed to reducing the cost of gas at the pump now, while investing in the next generation of clean energy jobs and reducing our dependence on foreign oil. To ease the pain at the pump, Democrats are advocating for increasing drilling safely and responsibly and have offered legislation to strongly encourage oil and gas companies to produce on the drilling leases they already have.
Democrats Fight for Patient Protections and New Health Care Freedoms
Committed to long-term fiscal responsibility, Democrats pledge to work through this national Crisis.
House Democrats are working to create jobs and increase American manufacturing through our “Make It In America” plan.
Democrats are steadfast advocates for America’s seniors, their peace of mind, and the issues they care about— including retirement security, the health of Medicare, and the high cost of prescription drugs. Democrats strongly support Social Security and Medicare and oppose efforts to privatize them. We’ve worked to ensure the strength and long-term solvency of those vital programs, so that they can support not just today’s seniors, but the generations to come. Democrats have worked to improve and modernize the Social Security program by investing in technology to enable the Social Security Administration to more efficiently process the increasing number of retirees and claims, and by improving the speed and quality of services for retirees.
A strong emphasis on job creation in manufacturing, education, innovation, and infrastructure; while achieving a stable trajectory for our debt.
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the ordinary Americans who took up his call for justice and changed their country.
Ends Medicare while giving trillions of dollars in additional tax cuts to the wealthiest Americans.
An historic opportunity for the people of Sudan, both north and south, to put to rest the legacy of Africa’s bloodiest civil war.
On Tuesday, January 25, at 9 p.m. EST, President Obama will deliver the State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol
We keep Congresswoman Giffords and the other victims and their families in our prayers.
Democrats are proud to stand with veterans who have endured great sacrifice to keep our nation safe and protect our freedom. Under Democratic leadership, we have kept our promise to respect and care for our servicemen and women and will continue to respond to the needs of veterans and their families.