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New Poll: Americans ‘Unhappy with’ Do-Nothing GOP Congress
Speaker Boehner and House Republicans are, again, wasting time this week and using the remaining few legislative days to advance their tendentious agenda by bundling and re-passing 29 bills that have previously passed the House. From Bloomberg: House Republican leaders plan a… Continue
Pelosi Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month
“Each Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize our Latino community’s contributions to our country and our history – and honor the many ways in which Latinos and Latinas in all walks of life have made America more American.”
More Republican Obstruction, Delay and Distraction
It was a banner week for Republican obstruction, delay and distraction. But don’t take it from us. Here’s a recap, see for yourself:
Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today
As we all know, sadly, this morning we observed the anniversary of 9/11. Yesterday, proudly, Congress presented the Congressional Gold Medal honoring families, honoring the first responders, honoring those on the airplane.
Pelosi Statement on Senate Republicans Blocking Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United
“Our Founders pledged their lives, their liberty and their sacred honor to build a democracy: a government of the many, not a government of the money.”
More Threats of a Shutdown from Sen. Cruz
What new ultimatum is the notorious government obstructer Sen. Ted Cruz demanding now? From POLITICO: Sen. Ted Cruz wants to make sure nothing happens during the post-election lame duck. Not government funding, immigration reform or anything else of significant stature. Seizing on… Continue
House Republicans ‘Running Into Multiple Obstacles’
Leader McCarthy and House Republicans, not too long ago, announced that they’d postpone voting on the CR until further notice. Why? From Roll Call: House Republican leaders are running into multiple obstacles in their efforts to speed a stopgap measure through the… Continue
Pelosi Statement on President’s Address on ISIS
“Tonight, the American people heard the President present a concrete and forceful strategy to degrade and destroy ISIS.”
Getting Ready for Another Republican Government Shutdown
With just a few legislative days left before the next recess, Speaker Boehner and House Republican Leaders are forwarding a CR to keep the government open – the very least they could do for the American people. But GOP Senator Ted Cruz and the Tea Party Republicans in the House just can’t help themselves…
Far-Right Groups Urge Another Republican Government Shutdown
Club for Growth and Heritage Action – groups influential in last year’s Republican Government Shutdown that cost our economy $24 billion – urged House Republicans to do the following on the CR: