Archive: 2014

“A dedicated, caring husband, father, and grandfather, Basil Paterson’s memory will forever remain a blessing for all who knew him, loved him, and worked with him. We only hope it is a comfort to wife Portia, his sons David and Daniel, his grandchildren and his entire family that so many share in their grief at this sad time.”

“It is unconscionable that the House has not acted to renew emergency unemployment insurance,” wrote Leader Pelosi. “Never before has Congress allowed emergency unemployment insurance to expire while long-term unemployment rates have remained so high.”

“Yet even as the Affordable Care Act keeps working to deliver health security to the American people, Republicans are working to destroy this law, and the personal and economic freedom it is providing to millions of students, seniors, entrepreneurs and families. Enough is enough. It is time for Republicans to seek treatment for their obsession with repealing the Affordable Care Act, and join Democrats to strengthen and improve its historic protections.”

“Yet within that same year, House Republicans have done nothing but offer excuses for their failure to act. Instead of allowing a vote on the bipartisan comprehensive immigration our nation wants and needs, House Republicans break promises, abandon their principles, and vote to deport bright young DREAMers from the only country they have ever known.”

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi will deliver commencement addresses this year at UC Berkeley and Bard College.

“In response to the President’s renewed call for action on comprehensive immigration reform, Congressman Cantor once again offered only excuses for inaction. With 30 House Republicans on the record in support of comprehensive reform, Rep. Cantor’s ridiculous statement this evening confirms that the Republican leadership continues to stand in the way of legislation that would pass the House immediately if allowed to come to the floor.”

Two days after the 2012 election, Speaker Boehner, the leader of the House Republicans, had this to say about immigration reform: “I think a comprehensive approach [to immigration reform] is long overdue…And I’m confident that the President, myself, and others can find… Continue

“Today, in Boston and across the country, we stand united – sharing in prayers for the continued recovery of the victims and their families, and for a future free from fear. We will continue to work to those ends, and ensure that our efforts honor the perseverance and resilience of a city that is truly Boston Strong.”

A similar version of this memo went out today in the following 30 districts represented by Republican Members of Congress who have stated their support for comprehensive immigration reform, but have not signed the #DemandAVote discharge petition calling for a vote on… Continue

“As Jewish families across the country and around the world prepare to gather for Passover to celebrate the blessings of freedom, let us rededicate ourselves to preserving and protecting the freedom of all Americans to worship, to practice their faith, and to live without fear of hate, prejudice and violence. Let us ensure that acts of bigotry never go unanswered. Let us defend the safety of every neighborhood and the security of every family, regardless of religion or background.”