Archive: 2015

“We herald a long and storied career: of competition, courage, discipline, of generosity, of success.”

“Today, we are gathered in the celebration of this anniversary and to highlight our historic progress towards making health care a right for every American – not a privilege for the few.”

“The bipartisan package unveiled today represents bold, necessary progress for our country.”

“We are confident that Congressman Moulton will bring his considerable creativity and ability to the mission of unleashing the full potential of America’s small businesses.”

“Last week, House Republicans released a budget that once again exposed their special interest values with a proposal to give tax breaks to the wealthy on the backs of hard-working Americans.”

MEMORANDUM  To: Interested Parties CC: Speaker Boehner and Congressional Republicans Fr:  Democratic Leader’s Press Office Dt: March 23, 2015 Re: BY THE NUMBERS: The Affordable Care Act is Working for the American People Today is the 5th anniversary of the Affordable Care… Continue

Today, the Affordable Care Act stands alongside Social Security and Medicare as a fundamental pillar of security for the American people.

“Chairman Murtha was a legislator of unmatched talents, a soldier of extraordinary courage and a public servant to the end. So I really appreciate this opportunity to bring greetings and congratulations from his many friends in the Congress of the United States, on both sides of the aisle, on both sides in the Capitol and indeed all the way down Pennsylvania Avenue.”

“President Obama said: ‘Community colleges are the unsung heroes of the nation’s education system, providing a gateway for millions of Americans to good jobs and a better life.’”

Mathematical acrobatics. Frantic late-night committee markups gone wrong. Intra-party bickering and a looming revolt. It was a banner week for the rolling reality drama that is Speaker Boehner’s Republican Congress.