“Congress should act judiciously and promptly to craft and pass an AUMF narrowly-tailored to the war against ISIS. I look forward to constructive bipartisan debate on this matter immediately.”

As more House Republican Committee Chairmen grant themselves unilateral subpoena and embrace their inner-Darrell Issa, top Committee Democrats are fighting back against this unprecedented power grab.

“Ms. Mueller’s contributions to her family and friends, the people of Arizona and America will live on and her commitment to creating peaceful communities will continue to inspire the lives she touched.”

“We are all saddened by the passing of Congressman Alan Nunnelee – who, throughout his time as a public servant, strived to represent his constituents with integrity and energy.”

“It is with great admiration and appreciation that I commend Commissioner Margaret Hamburg as she steps down from the FDA after almost six years of dedicated and effective service. “

“The success of the middle class is the most important engine of our economic growth and of meaningful deficit reduction.”

“We are honored and overjoyed that Pope Francis, the first pontiff born in the Americas, has accepted our invitation to address a Joint Meeting of Congress during his upcoming visit to the United States.”

“Pelosi highlighted three key connections that are at the heart of our economy: between public action and private success; between growing paychecks and reducing the deficit; and between investments today and success tomorrow.”

January wasn’t disastrously obstructionist enough for Speaker Boehner and the House GOP. That’s why they voted to repeal the ACA for the 56th time today.

“We have important work to do for the American people. They want us here to create jobs, want us here to protect them. We need to pass the Homeland Security bill.”