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Pelosi Statement on California Paid Sick Leave Law
“Today’s bill signing by Governor Brown marks a critical step forward for the women and working families of California.”
Pelosi Statement on 20th Anniversary of Violence Against Women Act
“Every woman – regardless of the color of her skin or where she was born – deserves to feel safe at home, at work, and while walking down the street. For 20 years, the Violence Against Women Act has served as the foundation of our efforts to end sexual and domestic violence in the United States.”
Pelosi Remarks at Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Honoring The Fallen Heroes of September 11
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring the lives and legacies of the Fallen Heroes of September 11. Below are the Leader’s remarks: “When we visit the memories of September 11, we… Continue
Media Recap of Cruz’s Republican Government Shutdown Threat
How did the media take Senator Cruz’s ultimatum and threat of another Republican Government Shutdown?
Pelosi Statement Following Congressional Leadership Meeting at White House
“Today, at a meeting with the bipartisan Congressional leadership, the President outlined a strategy to counter the threat of ISIS in coordination with our NATO allies and leaders of nations in the region.”
Cruz Hints at ANOTHER Government Shutdown Showdown
Earlier today at an anti-immigrant press conference alongside extreme far-right Members of the Tea Party, Canadian-born Senator Cruz made a bold, yet dangerous ultimatum to the continuing resolution: attach language terminating the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) – hinting, yet again,… Continue
Speaker Boehner, Leader McCarthy — End the ‘Shockwave of Uncertainty’
With only a few days of session left before the Republican House again heads out on recess, check out what some Members of the House Republican Conference have had to say about the Ex-Im Bank: Rep. Charles Boustany: “Ex-Im must be reauthorized… Continue
Pelosi Sends Letter to FCC Chairman Wheeler Urging Robust Protections for Net Neutrality
Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler urging the FCC to take action so that innovators and consumers enjoy robust protections for net neutrality.
Groups Responsible for Republican Government Shutdown of 2013 Call on McCarthy to Terminate the Ex-Im Bank
Club for Growth and Heritage Action, this morning, sent a letter to House Republican Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy urging him to terminate the Export-Import Bank endangering hundreds of thousands of American jobs: On behalf of our respective organizations, we hope you will… Continue
August District Work Period Recap
August was a study in contrasts in Congress: House Republicans pandered to the right wing fringe, while House Democrats laid out an action plan to jumpstart the Middle Class.