According to Politico, House Republicans are attempting to claim credit for improvements in the economy: 19 days in, GOP leadership takes credit for job growth It took less than three weeks for the new Republican Congressional leadership to claim credit for an… Continue

Fifty years ago, President John F. Kennedy was sworn into office as the 35th President of the United States and inspired the nation with this speech: This afternoon, Leader Pelosi joined Vice President Joe Biden, Congressional leaders, and the Kennedy family in… Continue

Three weeks into the 112th Congress, Americans are still waiting for the GOP to bring a jobs bill to the floor. Democrats remain ready to work with the GOP on job creation and every effort will be measured by whether it creates… Continue

This afternoon, Leader Pelosi spoke on the House floor in strong opposition to the Patients’ Rights Repeal bill (H.R. 2): Transcript:

Health insurance reform signed into law last year offers seniors better benefits and lower costs — improving Medicare benefits with lower prescription drug costs for those in the ‘donut hole’ and bringing better chronic care, free preventive care, and nearly a decade… Continue

GOP MYTH: The health reform law destroys jobs. FACT: To the contrary, there has been month after month of private sector job growth since health reform was enacted: 1.1 million private sector jobs have been created since enactment of health reform (BLS):… Continue

Tomorrow, the House Republican Leadership is bringing the Patients’ Rights Repeal bill (HR 2) to a vote on the House floor. For America’s seniors, a vote to repeal is a vote to: Increase drug costs for seniors, by taking away the 50%… Continue

Sargent Shriver’s life and career are a profile in public service, a story of dedication to our nation, fidelity to our values, and commitment to strong American leadership across the globe. He marched for peace at home and served in a war… Continue

Today Rep. Waxman, Ranking Member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Rep. Pallone released an analysis of the impact of the Republican repeal efforts on patients’ rights, protections, and benefits contained in Affordable Care Act for all Congressional districts and… Continue

This afternoon at 1pm EST, the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee will hold a hearing on the impact of the Republican plan to repeal patients’ rights guaranteed to millions of Americans and to put insurance companies back in charge of health… Continue