On Mother's Day weekend, Leader Pelosi led a Congressional Delegation to Afghanistan.
House Republicans have again decided to pursue a partisan, ideological agenda at the expense of the safety of America’s women, children, and families.
Trumpeting their newfound desire to protect students from increased loan costs, House Republicans passed a bill assaulting women's health to protect Big Oil.
Domestic energy production has increased, with the number of oil rigs in the United States quadrupling over the past three years and imports at the lowest level since 1995.
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From House Democrats? Nope. Leading women’s organizations? Sorry – groups that oppose this dangerous legislation include: the U.S. Conference of Mayors, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, National Network to End Domestic Violence, National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs, Break the Cycle, … Continue reading →
Over the weekend, Leader Pelosi led a bipartisan Delegation to Afghanistan, the first delegation to enter the country since President Barack Obama and President Hamid Karzai signed the historic Strategic Partnership Agreement. The two-day visit, which included visits to Helmand … Continue reading →
Speaker John Boehner and the “House GOP leadership [are] considering linking a short-term extension of the expiring Bush-era tax cuts to an overhaul of the tax system this summer…” [Roll Call, 5/15] President Obama and Congressional Democrats support extending tax … Continue reading →
“The bipartisan efforts of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) on a range of issues have attracted grumblings from the right.” [The Hill, 5/14] Wait. What? From the moment Republicans took charge of the House, they’ve had no shame jeopardizing … Continue reading →
May 14, 2012
Since VAWA’s been enacted the rate of violence against women has decreased by more than 50 percent – that is quite remarkable. In sharp contrast to the Senate bill, which it takes the Violence Against Women Act to an even better place, in sharp contrast the House Republicans have brought to the floor today a controversial bill that will weaken protections we give to those who suffer domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking..."
“In the House, we have been led in this effort by Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer who took strong leadership to create American jobs and keep our nation competitive by reauthorizing the U.S. Export-Import Bank. Now House Republicans should stop obstructing bipartisan bills that have passed the Senate and would create jobs and strengthen the middle class."
"As Speaker Boehner makes partisan demands here in Washington, America’s middle class understands that this debate affects them. Democrats will hold fast to our priorities of creating jobs and strengthening the middle class, not millionaires, Big Oil, and corporations that ship jobs overseas."
“I began my remarks by quoting the first Ambassador to Hungary. As he said about the newly formed relationship between Hungary and the United States, our friendship ‘will serve to bring about an international prosperity through which we alone can come to real peace and real happiness in the world.’ I will close by commending our current Ambassador for continuing to strengthen the U.S.-Hungarian relationship. Under her leadership, may our friendship continue for another 90 years, and more..."
