Club for Growth and Heritage Action – groups influential in last year’s Republican Government Shutdown that cost our economy $24 billion – urged House Republicans to do the following on the CR:

“Every woman – regardless of the color of her skin or where she was born – deserves to feel safe at home, at work, and while walking down the street. For 20 years, the Violence Against Women Act has served as the foundation of our efforts to end sexual and domestic violence in the United States.”

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring the lives and legacies of the Fallen Heroes of September 11.  Below are the Leader’s remarks: “When we visit the memories of September 11, we… Continue

How did the media take Senator Cruz’s ultimatum and threat of another Republican Government Shutdown?

“Today’s jobs report shows our economy continuing to move forward. It is clear, however, that Republicans’ special interest obstruction and dysfunction are stalling the middle class and costing our country jobs.”

House GOP leader on immigration, Rep. Steve King, told The Des Moines Register today he intends to use the threat of a government shutdown to get his way

After Senator Mitch McConnell last week threatened that he would shut down the government over any progress, the baton has now been passed to Republican Senator Marco Rubio this week.

On Women’s Equality Day, as we celebrate the 94th anniversary of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote, House Democrats continue to fight for issues important to women.

“Women’s Equality Day celebrates an American victory – extending voting rights to America’s mothers, sisters, and daughters. By ratifying the 19th amendment 94 years ago, we strengthened our democracy and created a more just society.”

“Rather than work with Democrats to jumpstart the middle class, House Republicans continue to waste time and taxpayer-dollars on a lawsuit against the President of the United States.”