As Speaker John Boehner and the House Republicans push their millionaires over middle class and Medicare, obstruction-only agenda, it’s America’s women who will once again pay the price this week on the House floor. New York Times – Editorial: Backward … Continue reading
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It’s been another banner week for House Republicans to showcase what they do best: dysfunction and obstruction. In the past five days, the GOP: Voted to begin implementing their out-of-touch budget that puts millionaires ahead of the middle class while … Continue reading
For 490 days of their majority, House Republicans have obstructed Democratic initiatives to grow the economy while simultaneously refusing to put forward their own jobs agenda. Today, President Obama urged Congress to act on a ‘to do list’ that will … Continue reading
Before skipping town for last week’s recess, House Republicans finally voted to prevent student loan rates from doubling on July 1st—but the GOP bill does so at the expense of women’s health. House Democrats offered a different path to protect … Continue reading
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Instead of moving forward on the bipartisan Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) that passed the Senate by a vote of 68 to 31, House Republicans next week are moving forward with a GOP version that weakens VAWA and limits protections … Continue reading
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While House Republicans may howl about deficit reduction until they are orange in the face, that ideal is being quickly tossed aside in order to reward their special interest friends and the wealthiest in our country. Again. The Hill: House … Continue reading
Today, Speaker John Boehner appeared on “CBS This Morning” to defend the “vision” the Republicans have for our country, highlighted by Chairman Paul Ryan’s (R-WI) devastating budget. Speaker Boehner: “I don’t believe that our budget will hurt the poor … Continue reading
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In his latest attempt to deny the devastating impact of the Republican budget, House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan chose to throw facts to the wind this morning on the “Today” Show: “Do you acknowledge poor people will suffer … Continue reading
Instead of passing a bipartisan Senate transportation bill that creates or saves more than 2 million jobs, House Republicans let their transportation drama dominate the day. Politico – GOP punts highway vote again Sound familiar? If it feels like the … 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