Yesterday, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report showing the Affordable Care Act would free workers from being job-locked “to an employer because of health benefits.” [2/4/14]

It didn’t take long for the GOP to spread false statements about the report and claim that the Affordable Care Act would result in lost jobs.

“Including bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform legislation that would create jobs, empower small businesses, spur innovation, grow the economy, and reduce the deficit by nearly $900 billion – NOT INTERESTED”

Despite Speaker Boehner’s fervent wishes, immigration reform isn’t going away.

House Republicans have essentially declared legislative business over for the balance of the year because they are too concerned with establishing party unity to worry about the priorities of the American people.

Yesterday, the House passed a bill to raise the debt ceiling, preserving our nation’s financial standing in the world and ensuring our economy will continue on its current path toward restored prosperity.

Was that bill the last positive legislative action House Republicans plan on putting on the floor to benefit the American people? It appears so…

“Today is a victory for all Americans – for the security of our middle class, for the health of our seniors, and for economic growth and job creation. The American people spoke out clearly and, thanks to President Obama’s leadership, 160 million Americans will continue to receive their payroll tax cut – nearly $40 per paycheck in the pockets of the average family. I salute the work of the unified House Democratic caucus on behalf of the American people.”

“This is a victory for the American people. They spoke out clearly and, as a result, 160 million American workers will continue to receive their payroll tax cut – about $1,000 in the pockets of the average family. We are hopeful that the House and Senate will act tomorrow to provide certainty and economic security to American families.”

“As Senator McConnell’s statement today makes clear, the only thing standing between 160 million Americans and a tax increase is House Republicans’ refusal to act.”

“Dear Mr. Speaker: We are disappointed that during yesterday morning’s House session, the Speaker pro-tempore refused to allow the consideration of the bipartisan Senate-passed bill to extend the payroll tax cut, unemployment insurance and the SGR Medicare physician fix.”

“Dear Mr. Speaker: Yesterday was a sad day for the American people and for the House of Representatives. The American people, including many members of your own political party were disappointed that House Republicans voted against considering the payroll tax cut, unemployment benefits extension, and Medicare physician fee fix in the bipartisan bill negotiated with your blessings and overwhelmingly passed by the Senate.”