House Republicans: Hypocritical and Fiscally Irresponsible
Instead of pandering to the special interests and the wealthy and going all-out on deficit-busting spending sprees, House Republicans should work with Democrats to create American jobs, spur innovation, and strengthen the economy for everyone.
Evangelical Groups to House Republican Conference: Pass Immigration Reform Now!
Will the House Republican Conference listen and act in a commonsense, bipartisan manner? Or, will the extreme right wing of their party continue to pursue an anti-immigrant agenda that’s woefully out of touch with the country? The time to act is now, Mr. Speaker.
Pelosi Statement on ACCJC Proposed Rule Change Announcement
“This proposed rule change is good news for our students and our city. I commend the ACCJC for providing a good-cause extension to City College and for upholding the rigorous academic, management and financial standards necessary for the college’s success.”
Lesson for House Republicans: Listen to Your Constituents on Immigration
Nothing is more important than listening to the voices of constituents. Americans know that kicking the can down the road on immigration reform is an unacceptable option. We continue to wait for Speaker John Boehner to give us a vote.
The ‘Family Values Party’ Moves to Continue Breaking Up Families
House Republicans in the Appropriations Committee today squandered yet another opportunity to show that they’re on the side of America’s immigrant families. Instead, the overwhelming majority voted for splitting families.
Pelosi Statement on Senate Passage of Bipartisan VA Bill
“With today’s vote, the Senate acted to restore confidence in our nation’s solemn pledge to our veterans: that just as the military leaves no one behind on the battlefield, we must leave no veteran behind when they come home.”
Pelosi Statement on Republican Votes to Block Action on Student Loan Debt
“Today, Republicans in the House and the Senate once again showed their contempt for the millions of American burdened by crushing student loan debt. By blocking action on this growing and urgent crisis, Republicans have once again stood with millionaires over young Americans.”
New Poll: Americans Continue to Overwhelmingly Support Pathway to Citizenship
This new poll is yet another example of House Republicans ignoring the will and voice of the American people. How many polls demonstrating the overwhelming support for immigration reform and a pathway to citizenship will it take for Speaker Boehner, Leader Cantor, and House Republicans to act in a commonsense and bipartisan manner?
The New Normal Under House Republicans
The American people deserve better than this new House Republican normal.
Health Organizations & Advocates to Congress: Do Not Weaken Nutritional Progress
As House Republicans move forward with their shameless agriculture budget, take a look at what advocates and health organizations across the country are saying about efforts to roll back on school nutrition standards: American Diabetes Association: “On behalf of the nearly 26… Continue
