Archive: 2014

Today, Speaker Boehner tried to shine up the Ryan Republican budget by claiming it would benefit American workers in six ways.  The very short list was long on vague messaging and lacking in concrete facts. Here are just some of the real… Continue

The following piece by Philip Galanes appeared in the New York Times chronicling a lunch conversation between Leader Pelosi and Julia Louis Dreyfus, star of HBO’s “Veep.”

“This is not a ‘path to prosperity’; this is a path to economic ruin. The American people deserve better. Democrats believe we must work to create jobs, strengthen the middle class, build ladders of opportunity, and lay the foundations for a future of shared prosperity – an America where no one is left out or left behind. To meet our goals, we must start now by renewing emergency unemployment insurance, raising the minimum wage, and unleashing the full potential of America’s women. Together, we must reignite the American Dream.”

“They will talk about the damage that is done to early childhood education in terms of Head Start, the terrible toll it takes on Title I for our kids in disadvantaged areas, in terms of cutting Pell Grants – while still giving tax breaks to Big Oil. How does that make any sense? And lifetime learning – very important now, as our workers have the skills – many of them need specific training. This is key to employment, to growth, to innovation, and for the success of our economy.”

“Including bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform legislation that would create jobs, empower small businesses, spur innovation, grow the economy, and reduce the deficit by nearly $900 billion – NOT INTERESTED”

In an anti-immigration reform speech earlier today on the House floor, GOP Rep. Steve King (R-IA) said: “If they get their way, there will be more Americans that are actually dead.  Because there’s not a day goes by in this country that… Continue

Including bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform legislation that would create jobs, empower small businesses, spur innovation, grow the economy, and reduce the deficit by nearly $900 billion – NOT INTERESTED Prohibiting discrimination based on pre-existing conditions, allowing young people to stay on their… Continue

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, held a press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center.  Below is a transcript of the press conference: Leader Pelosi.  Good morning.  Sadly,… Continue

“These trailblazing women helped build the arsenal of democracy that made victory in World War II possible,” Leader Pelosi said. “In every state, on the factory floor and the assembly line, these pioneers gave life to the iconic portrait of ‘Rosie the Riveter.’ Their work, in wartime and the years that followed, prove a great truth about our nation: when women succeed, America succeeds.”

Right now, House Republicans are on the floor debating their 52nd attempt to destroy the Affordable Care Act and the health security it is providing so many families across the country. In a circus mirror-like twist, the GOP is currently lecturing the… Continue