Archive: 2011

“Republicans are not fooling anyone. They voted to end Medicare and now they can’t take the heat. The only plan Americans want is called Medicare and we must strengthen it, not weaken it. What you’re hearing now is a lead balloon crashing to the ground.”

“All Members of Congress were elated to learn that Congresswoman Giffords was released from the hospital yesterday. Her continued progress is an answer to the prayers of millions of Americans. As Gabby continues to make strides, we will keep her, her husband Mark and their family, and her staff in our thoughts and prayers.”

Today, Leader Pelosi was joined by Rep. Sandy Levin, Ranking Member on the Ways and Means Committee, and Rep. Mark Critz at her weekly press conference: Transcript: Leader Pelosi. Good morning. Thank you for joining us once again for our regularly-scheduled Thursday… Continue

An update on what’s happening in the Republican-led House from the Washington Post’s Dana Milbank: Republicans slash and spurn By Dana Milbank Excerpts: Give House Republicans credit for persistence. After they passed Paul Ryan’s plan to cut trillions of dollars in government… Continue

Unable to take the heat on their plan to end Medicare, House Republicans have resorted to blatantly censoring the facts about their irresponsible budget—but the GOP can’t stifle the truth from the American people. Roll Call – House Democrats Cry Foul Over… Continue

“Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it’s 6:00 across America, or at least in the Eastern time zone. Families across America are getting ready to sit down for dinner. At their kitchen table, many homes in our country, parents, moms are saying to their children, ‘Eat your vegetables, eat your dinner.'”

Today, the House started debate on the FY 2012 Agriculture Appropriations bill (H.R. 2112). As House Republicans spend billions to continue the Bush tax cuts for millionaires, tax breaks for oil companies, and tax breaks for corporations shipping jobs overseas, the Republican… Continue

House Republicans are looking to add to their already long record of protecting and defending Big Oil.  Tomorrow, Republican leaders will bring to the floor the Agriculture Appropriations bill which slashes the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) budget – the agency tasked… Continue

House Republicans, who first voted to end Medicare this April, were dealt quite the one-two punch this morning. Not only did they see ANOTHER poll that highlights America’s rejection of their Medicare-ending budget… CBS News Poll Nearly 7 in 10 Americans see… Continue

“Congressman Weiner has the love of his family, the confidence of his constituents, and the recognition that he needs help. I urge Congressman Weiner to seek that help without the pressures of being a Member of Congress.”