As debate continues on the House floor, House Republicans are pulling out all the stops to scare the American public about the Affordable Health Care for America Act, including speeches today saying that Americans who don't buy health insurance could … Continue reading
After decades of debate we are now closer than ever to achieving meaningful health reform that will provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans. Since 2007, House Democrats have held 100 health reform-related hearings and kept their promise to … Continue reading
As the House begins to debate the Affordable Health Care for America Act, below we debunk the false claims that Republicans are expected to make during floor consideration and debate of the bill. 1. GOP CLAIM: The Affordable Health Care … Continue reading
Today, the White House released a Statement of Administration Policy in strong support of the Affordable Health Care for America Act: The Administration strongly supports House passage of H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, a bill that … Continue reading
This afternoon, Representative Bill Owens was sworn in on the House floor to fill the 23rd district seat of New York left open when John McHugh resigned to become the United States Secretary of the Army: Rep. Owens brings the … Continue reading
The cost of inaction to our fiscal health is clear–family premiums are projected to increase an average of $1,800 each year, the number of the uninsured will reach 61 million by 2020, and with employers unable to afford rising health … Continue reading
This afternoon, Representative John Garamendi was sworn in on the House floor to fill the 10th district seat of California left open when Ellen Tauscher resigned to become the State Department’s Undersecretary for Arms Control and International Security Affairs: Rep. … Continue reading
By a vote of 403-12, this afternoon the House passed the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act to extend unemployment benefits, the homebuyers' tax credit, and tax relief for military families and businesses. While Senate Republicans delayed action on this … Continue reading
This afternoon the House observed a moment of silence on the tragic shooting at the Fort Hood Army base in Texas: Speaker Pelosi: The shooting at Fort Hood is an unspeakable tragedy for the families, soldiers, civilians, and support staff … Continue reading
Last night, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its analysis of the House Republican bill. CBO’s analysis on key issues: COVERING MORE AMERICANS? The House Republican bill covers just 3 million more Americans. Today, 83% of nonelderly Americans are … Continue reading