“We are saving Medicare…We are saving these programs.” – House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) on CNBC this morning The American people won’t be fooled by your rhetoric, Mr. Chairman. The GOP budget eliminates guaranteed benefits for seniors under Medicare and… Continue

Today, the Department of Labor announced 230,000 jobs were added by private businesses in March, marking the 13th consecutive month of private sector job growth: Overall, the economy added 216,000 jobs and the unemployment rate fell to 8.8%: Leader Pelosi on the… Continue

Yes, it’s April Fools, but this is no joke. This morning, Republicans are attempting to rewrite the Constitution – claiming that their ‘So Be It’ spending bill will become the law of the land even if the Senate doesn’t pass it and… Continue

This week, House Republicans are not only ignoring job creation for the 13th week, they’re also bringing legislation to the House floor that destroys 70,000 jobs. The House Republican FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act will destroy 70,000 jobs, undermine our nation’s infrastructure,… Continue

Today, House Republicans are bringing the GOP FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011, aka the FAA Job Loss Bill, to the floor—despite the fact that it will destroy 70,000 jobs and harm middle class Americans. The facts are clear: H.R. 658… Continue

Today, Leader Pelosi and House Democrats held a press conference to highlight Democratic accomplishments for young adults, the anniversary of the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act. Historic health reform allows young people to stay on their parents’ plans until age… Continue

“Legislation will be more focused, properly scrutinized, and constitutionally sound.” – Speaker John Boehner’s speech on opening day of the 112th Congress How quickly the GOP forgets… Today, House Republicans announced a new “Dream and Pass” principle. On Friday they will bring… Continue

Today, Republican Leader Eric Cantor announced a new “Dream and Pass” principle–the Washington Post: “What this bill says is it reiterates again the deadline, and that the Senate should act before the deadline, and that’s what the American people are expecting,” House… Continue

As gas prices continue to rise, American consumers want the facts – not more baseless political spin from Congressional Republicans. In the past two years oil production from the Outer Continental Shelf has increased by more than a third and last year… Continue

Leader Pelosi visited the consulate of Japan in San Francisco today to sign the book of condolences: Find out how you can help the people of Japan from USAID.gov»