Archive: 2012

“In addition to her meeting with Prime Minister Orbán, Leader Pelosi also participated in a press availability with Assembly Speaker László Kövér in which they exchanged gifts of friendship to mark the anniversary of U.S.-Hungarian relations.”

“‘Sunday marked the third phase of the transfer of lead security responsibility to the Afghan forces,’ Leader Pelosi said. ‘On every occasion, our delegation stressed the importance of Afghan women being involved in security decisions, especially in light of the upcoming NATO summits in Chicago and Tokyo.”

“‘The delegation was briefed by Major General James Jones, Deputy Commander, U.S. Air Forces Central Command (CENTCOM), on support operations in countries falling under CENTCOM’s areas of responsibility. These varied operations provide critical supplies; Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR); and other support to our troops, including those serving on the front lines in Afghanistan.'”

“This evening our delegation met with His Excellency Dr. Khalid al-Attiya, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, to discuss U.S.-Qatar relations and security issues in the Middle East, Asia and Africa.”

It’s been another banner week for House Republicans to showcase what they do best: dysfunction and obstruction.  In the past five days, the GOP: Voted to begin implementing their out-of-touch budget that puts millionaires ahead of the middle class while ending the… Continue

“‘On an historic day and in the dark of night, House Republicans have voted to tie the hands of the Obama Administration with respect to their efforts to end discrimination against America’s families.”

“I watched with great pride the debate, and the strong – this distinction that has been made between a values based budget put forth by the Democrats and that supports a thriving middle class, and the Ryan Republican Tea Party budget that upholds millionaires over the middle class.”

“Today, on the floor of the House, we will see a debate on the budget which clearly defines the values and visions of the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. I wish that this were a statement that we could come together on what our priorities are for the education of our children, job creation for our workers, retirement and health security for our seniors, safety in our neighborhoods, and the air our children breathe, and security for our country, all done in a fiscally sound way. Nothing partisan, nothing political about that.”

Instead of moving forward on the bipartisan Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) that passed the Senate by a vote of 68 to 31, the House Judiciary Committee led by Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX) passed a GOP version of the bill on Tuesday… Continue

Today marks progress for the civil rights of LGBT Americans and all Americans. With President Obama’s support, we look forward to the day when all American families are treated equally in the eyes of the law. Republicans are standing on the wrong… Continue