Archive: 2014

According to House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers, President Obama’s request of $3.7 billion to address the humanitarian crisis unfolding in our southern border is “too much money.” Yet today, House Republicans passed $287 billion in unpaid-for tax cuts to businesses, bringing the support… Continue

In the wake of a new Gallup poll and report by the Commonwealth Fund about the nation’s health care law, the headlines are in: #ACAWorks!

“With Israel’s citizens once again under assault, our bipartisan resolve to stand by Israel is firm and unwavering. I am pleased the House acted unanimously to reaffirm our support for Israel’s right to defend itself against unprovoked rocket attacks from Hamas.”

“This is really important in making sure we have a workforce for the 21st century – skilled and trained to meet the needs of the private sector and the entrepreneurial spirit of America.”

“With rising temperatures and record droughts across the country, we could be headed into one of the worst wildfire seasons in our history. But with fires raging across the west, the money is running out – and House Republicans can’t be bothered to act.”

A new poll conducted by the American Sustainable Business Council and Business for a Fair Minimum Wage reveals great news: 61 percent of small businesses strongly support raising the nation’s minimum wage to $10.10!

A new report by the Commonwealth Fund revealed outstanding data about the Affordable Care Act: the ACA is responsible for the declining uninsured rate; it’s working; and it’s providing Americans with peace of mind.

“Some good news this morning from the Commonwealth Fund – talks about the progress of the Affordable Care Act, of which I am very proud. It has already lowered the uninsured rate among adults between 19 and 64, from 20 percent to 13 percent among adults.”

“Instead of working to create jobs, instead of working to strengthen the middle class or addressing any of the urgent issues facing our nation, Republicans are wasting taxpayer dollars on another toxic partisan stunt.”

“The Commonwealth Fund study is just the latest evidence of the overwhelming success of the Affordable Care Act. Thanks to this historic law, millions of American students, workers and families are discovering newfound health security, and the personal and economic freedom that comes with it.”