Archive: 2011

As deficit reduction talks continue, Republicans remain stalwart in their protection of Big Oil, companies that ship jobs overseas, and the wealthiest in our country—while trying to balance the budget on the backs of seniors and the middle class. According to Senator… Continue

“Forty years ago, our nation opened the doors of democracy to millions of Americans. By extending the right to vote – the most fundamental right of a citizen in a democratic society – to Americans age 18 and older, we offered our youth the responsibility and opportunity to participate; we placed the power of the ballot in their hands, empowering generations of students and young people to determine their own destiny.”

In every Congress between 1952 and 1965, Medicare was introduced by Congressional Democrats. Republicans spent those same 13 years attempting to ensure Medicare was never enacted. In November 1964, President Lyndon Johnson won a landslide re-election victory, promising during his campaign that… Continue

Forty years ago, our nation opened the doors of democracy to millions of Americans. By extending the right to vote – the most fundamental right of a citizen in a democratic society – to Americans age 18 and older, we offered our… Continue

“For 45 years, Medicare has stood as a bedrock promise to the American people: providing economic security for our seniors, guaranteeing a dignified retirement, and rewarding Americans’ lifetimes of work with, as President Lyndon Johnson said, ‘dignity in their later years.'”

Last year, House Republicans unveiled their “Pledge to America”–making grand promises to the American people. They stated on page five of their “pledge”: A plan to create jobs, end economic uncertainty, and make America more competitive must be the first and most… Continue

To: Congressional Republicans Fr: Democratic Leader’s Press Office Dt: June 30, 2011 Re: Desperation is Not a Good Look for You and Your Special Interest Friends Enough already! You are starting to sound desperate—saying or doing just about anything, at the expense… Continue

“Bravo! This is the fight House Democrats have been making for the last six months under the Republican Majority as they move to end Medicare and continue tax breaks for Big Oil.”

“Any changes to Medicare must strengthen the Medicare system and improve the health of our seniors. It is unfair to ask seniors to get less in benefits and wait longer to get onto Medicare – all while Republicans back tax breaks for Big Oil and corporations that ship American jobs overseas.”

Leader Pelosi was interviewed on Friday by Candy Crowley about Afghanistan, Democrats’ commitment to deficit reduction and other news of the day. The interview aired yesterday on CNN’s “State of the Union with Candy Crowley” — watch it: Part 1 Part 2… Continue