Last week, the Supreme Court ruled the Affordable Care Act constitutional – but that wasn’t enough to satisfy Speaker John Boehner and his House Republicans, the faithful handmaidens of the health insurance industry. Next week, the House GOP has promised … Continue reading
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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
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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
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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
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
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Unless Congress acts, the interest rates on more than 7 million students will double to 6.8 percent on July 1st. Failure to act now will add $6.3 billion to students’ debt burden in one year alone. The doubling of loan … Continue reading
On the second anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Leader Pelosi published an op-ed in the San Francisco Chronicle on the importance of the legislation and how it’s already making our country healthier: The San Francisco Chronicle March 23, 2012 … Continue reading
To: Reporters, Editors, Producers Fr: Democratic Leader’s Press Office Dt: March 23, 2012 Re: Sunday Show Preview – Paul Ryan’s Rhetoric vs. Reality This Sunday, House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan will continue the promotional tour for his out-of-touch budget … Continue reading
Today, AARP CEO Barry Rand wrote to Members of Congress about the impact GOP Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan’s (R-WI) budget would have on Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security beneficiaries–excerpts: …While the House Republican budget proposal offers ideas for confronting … Continue reading
This Friday marks the 2nd anniversary of President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act into law. Health reform has been especially important to women–we often face higher health care costs than men and multiple other barriers to obtaining health insurance, … Continue reading