Archive: 2013

“…We must pass legislation in the House and in the Senate for gun violence prevention, most notably now in the form of the gun, of the background checks. It’s something that will have a tremendous effect on safety. To protect and defend, that is what the Newtown families are asking of us; that’s what we must do in Congress.”

“…I believe we almost have a moral responsibility to have policy which helps to create jobs, whether it is to incentivize the private sector, to make sure that our children are educated, our neighborhoods are safe from crime, and our first responders have the resources they need to protect the American people.”

“House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco, and U.S. Rep. Susan Davis, D-San Diego, led a seminar Monday on equality at Southwestern College and focused on the importance of mentoring and creating opportunities for young, minority women.”

This morning, Speaker Boehner sat down with George Stephanopoulos on ABC’s “Good Morning America”: STEPHANOPOULOS: You know, we asked– our viewers for questions for you. And so many came in on the same exact theme. Where are the jobs? What is this… Continue

“That is why the first steps that we’ve taken in supporting women in the workplace cannot be our last. From the Equal Pay Act signed by President Kennedy in 1963 to the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act signed by President Obama in 2009, each generation has made strides toward the basic principle of equality in our country…”

“Following in the footsteps of Alan Krueger is no easy task, but Jason Furman has earned the trust of the President, the confidence of his colleagues, and the respect of economic leaders who will work with him to help navigate our country into a strong, vibrant, and resilient economic future. We look forward to working with him to find long-term solutions that meet our challenges, reach our goals, and help move our country forward.”

“Only at the negotiating table can we reach an agreement on a budget that replaces the debilitating cuts of the GOP sequester, that creates jobs, that bolsters the middle class, and that responsibly reduces the deficit. There is no time to waste.”

“To work alongside such an extraordinary public servant is to be inspired by the history of our country and to be humbled by the seriousness of our work. It is a personal and official privilege to congratulate John Dingell not only on the length of his service, but the quality of his leadership. His compassion, grace, and leadership will forever be the standard all public servants hope to reach.”

“This is an environment that is almost rigged, intentionally or not, wittingly or not, rigged so that the status quo just goes on,” Pelosi told The Huffington Post in an interview. “We have to kick open the door and make our own environment, reduce the role of money [in campaigns], insist on the civility of debates, and bring more women here, and that’s a better reflection of our country.”

“…And we’re going to hear some very compelling testimony today about what needs to be done. I’m so honored to be here with my colleagues and fighters for women in the workplace, and women in society, and women in our economy.”