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“We are gathered here today to send a very clear message to America: you can either sue the President of the United States, or you can do your job here in the House of Representatives and pass laws that help the middle class.”

House Republicans’ flawed priorities have stalled middle class opportunity while consistently stacking the deck for wealthy special interests. Instead of tax incentives to create good paying jobs to “Make It In America,” they give tax favors to corporations that ship jobs overseas…. Continue

“Last weekend I was in Normandy with a very strong bipartisan delegation led by Buck McKeon, the chair of the Armed Services Committee. We were observing the 70th anniversary of D-Day. It was quite wonderful to see the patriots. We spent most of our time with the veterans, hearing their stories. Yesterday, members of our Caucus sat down for our regular roundtable meeting with the Veterans Service Organizations. We heard their suggestions about how we can work together. They want us to work in a bipartisan way, and that is what the Senate did yesterday. So we are very pleased with the bill that passed overwhelmingly, the VA reform legislation.”

Nothing brings more revenue to the Treasury than an investment in our children’s education whether it is early childhood, K-12, higher education, post graduate, or lifetime learning.  We must ensure that access to a high-quality education is the right of every student,… Continue

“Republicans’ broken priorities are the wrong path for our nation, and unworthy of the American people.” Leader Pelosi said. “This budget is nothing less than a road to economic ruin that betrays California’s seniors, students, workers, women and families. As this new report demonstrates, the Ryan Republican budget would have a devastating impact on California and the future of our nation.”

“Today we’re here to talk about what the budget does to seniors: millionaires over Medicare, shipping jobs overseas, giving tax cuts to ship jobs overseas, rather than – and making seniors pay more for prescription drugs. It’s appalling. And I’m pleased to be joined by two of my colleagues who are part of our Seniors Taskforce on Medicare and Social Security, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky of Illinois and Congresswoman Doris Matsui of California. You’ll hear some specifics about the budget and seniors from them, and then a wrap up for what it further does to seniors from our distinguished Ranking Member of the Budget Committee, Mr. Van Hollen.”

Earlier today, GOP Budget Chairman and former Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan released the latest version of his radical budget – this time featuring even deeper cuts to our nation’s safety-net and doubling down on his plan to end Medicare as… Continue

“Last July, Pelosi and House Democrats unveiled their women’s advocacy plan for pay equity and increased wages, paid family and sick leave as well as affordable access to child care. The engagements have been an opportunity for Democrats to connect with female voters across the country and drum up support for the midterm elections.”

“When this measure passes today, Congress will state unequivocally that the full faith and credit of the United States of America is not in doubt. I thank my Democratic colleagues for never wavering from this position and standing firm on behalf of all Americans. And I thank, once again, the Speaker for giving us this opportunity to associate ourselves and support the Constitution and the American people. With that, Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”

“With only five days left in session before the deadline, we must act now. Democrats are ready to work with our Republican colleagues to enact a clean increase in the debt ceiling. Democrats hope the Republican leadership makes the right choice and brings this up for a vote, so our country can pay our bills.”