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Pelosi to CHCI: We Reaffirm Commitment to Raise Up the Next Generation of Latino Leaders
“Celebrating history, heritage, and the American dream today means continuing our work to take America forward to prosperity, equality, and opportunity for all. We are not going back to the policies that left our economy in recession and left too many Hispanic Americans behind.”
On the Release of American Sarah Shourd From Iran
Members of Congress and the American people are grateful that Sarah Shourd will finally be able to return home, and we join her family and friends in celebrating her release. With her unlawful and unnecessary detention coming to an end, we join… Continue
Out-of-Touch Congressional Republicans Back Deficit-Busting Bush-Era Tax Cuts for the Wealthiest Few
After a few days of confusion, House Republicans are in lock-step again defending GOP support for extending the Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthiest few that will blow a $700 billion hole in the deficit – $36 billion of which will come… Continue
The Top 5 Tax Cut Whoppers Republicans are Peddling
As the debate heats up over the Obama Middle Class Tax Cut, Congressional Republicans are playing fast and loose with the facts. They will do or say anything to protect the richest 2 percent of Americans from returning to the tax rates… Continue
Pelosi Statement on the Release of American Sarah Shourd From Iran
“Members of Congress and the American people are grateful that Sarah Shourd will finally be able to return home, and we join her family and friends in celebrating her release.”
Pelosi Remarks at Press Availability Before Democratic Caucus Meeting Tonight
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer held a brief press availability this evening before a Democratic Caucus meeting.
House Republican Leader Boehner and GOP Continue to Stand With Wall Street, Not Middle Class
Congressional Republicans continue to call for a rollback of Wall Street reforms — leaving the financial security of American families at risk due to the recklessness of Big Banks and Wall Street executives, whose actions led to a meltdown that cost 8… Continue
The Truth About the GOP Agenda: GOP Claims that Health Reform Is Increasing Health Costs Are FALSE
An editorial in USA Today this morning debunks the GOP talking point repeated this weekend by House Republican Leader John Boehner that the Affordable Care Act will “bankrupt our country” and should be repealed. The editorial points out that health insurance reform… Continue
Pelosi Spokesman Statement on House Republican Leader Boehner’s Comments on Middle Class Tax Cuts
“While admitting to the importance of providing the middle class with tax cuts, House Republican Leader John Boehner is still championing tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires that will add $700 billion to the deficit.”
Congressional Republicans: By-the-Numbers
Congressional Republicans, led by House Republican Leader John Boehner, are promising to take America back to the exact same failed Bush policies that created the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression and nearly doubled the national debt. $700 Billion – Amount… Continue