American Jobs 800,000: Private and public-sector jobs destroyed by domestic spending cuts Jobs Rebuilding America 284,000: Private-sector transportation and infrastructure jobs lost Educating America 218,000: Children kicked out of Head Start 55,000: Early Learning teachers, teacher assistants and related staff who will… Continue

Every Member of Congress takes an oath to protect and defend the Constitution. While Members of Congress are all united in their commitment to protect our country against its enemies, they should be equally united to uphold the Constitution. Today, Democrats offered… Continue

On Friday night, House Republicans introduced an irresponsible and dangerous spending bill that cuts jobs, threatens American innovation, and diminishes investments in rebuilding America. Today, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discussed how these cuts would also impact our national security: Secretary of… Continue

Less than 24 hours after Speaker John Boehner accepted the gavel ‘offering his commitment’ that “openness – once a tradition of this institution, but increasingly scarce in recent decades, will be the new standard” the Rules Committee reported out a rule that… Continue

The world has benefited from the impatience of youth in Egypt; our faith in the future is strengthened by their powerful example. They have demonstrated enormous bravery in demanding the democratic freedoms that will help them achieve their aspirations. Today marks progress… Continue

Today, House Republicans brought their latest YouCut bill to the House floor – the United Nations Tax Equalization Refund Act (HR 519) – which wouldn’t save taxpayers one dime and jeopardizes urgently needed security upgrades requested by the New York Police Department…. Continue

Hear from freshman House Democrats on why they came to Congress, what they hope to accomplish and why creating jobs and improving our economy is their highest priority:

Republican Leader Eric Cantor, 11/4/10: I believe we need to return to a committee-driven legislature that investigates problems, listens intently to the citizenry, and proposes well thought-out solutions when necessary. Some of the best and most important work done each and every… Continue

House Democrats are committed to creating prosperity through science and innovation, reasserting our economic and technological leadership throughout the world in the decades to come, and giving future generations greater opportunity to achieve the American Dream. Today, the White House released a… Continue

Democrats are focused on Americans’ top priority: creating jobs. Senate and House Republicans’ top priority is to repeal patients’ rights and put insurance companies back in charge, while voting to deprive Americans of the same health protections they enjoy as Members of… Continue