Here they go again. House Republicans are trying yet again to repackage their agenda to make it appealing to working women and their families. From USA Today: House Republicans are targeting popular “mommy blog” websites in a digital ad campaign … Continue reading
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Today, the Senate voted 68-31 to end the shameful GOP filibuster and proceed with the debate on gun violence prevention legislation. 90 percent of Americans support background checks for all gun sales. 41 House Republicans have signed onto a letter … Continue reading
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It’s no wonder that the American people think Congressional Republicans are “inflexible” and “unwilling to compromise” and nearly 7 in 10 disapprove of the way they are conducting themselves in budget negotiations with President Obama. Today, President Obama released a … Continue reading
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More than 90 percent of Americans support universal background checks for people purchasing firearms. Politico – A survey from Quinnipiac University released last week found that Americans back such background checks 91-8 percent. Voters in gun-owning households say the same, … Continue reading
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In 2011, in the shadow of the GOP-crafted debt ceiling debacle that nearly wrecked our national economy, a majority of Republicans (73 percent) voted for a budget deal to end the impasse. That deal included the threat of sequestration – … Continue reading
It’s not Groundhog Day but it sure feels like it… Key House Republican leader – and former Vice Presidential candidate – Rep. Paul Ryan is back in the spotlight with the latest version of the GOP-Ryan budget on steroids and … Continue reading
On February 28th, House Democrats successfully led the charge to defeat the GOP attempt to weaken the Violence Against Women Act and pass the stronger, more comprehensive reauthorization. The Senate’s bipartisan version of VAWA passed the House by a vote … Continue reading
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From the front pages of newspapers across the country – the message is clear: #StopTheSequester ALABAMA Anniston Star – Bentley: 24,000 Jobs At Stake in Budget Cuts Birmingham News – Sequestration Cuts: Furloughs Would Hit 22,000 In State Decatur Daily … Continue reading
Turning their backs on the communities ravaged by Hurricane Sandy, last night the House Republican leadership made an unconscionable decision to adjourn the 112th Congress without allowing a vote on the Sandy relief bill. Despite strong, bipartisan action in the … Continue reading
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As he continues his campaign to protect the wealthiest from paying their fair share in taxes, Speaker Boehner repeatedly references a small business mantra that simply isn’t true: “The problem with raising tax rates on the wealthiest Americans is that … Continue reading
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