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Today’s positive jobs report is a sign that our economy is on the right track — with a strong overall number, especially in the private sector. The recovery efforts led by Democrats in Congress are paying dividends for the workers and small… Continue

“This success sprang from our working together for our unity around the principle that health care in America is a right, not a privilege.”

Today's news brings more signs of economic recovery–buoyed by growth in manufacturing and factory production, an increase in U.S. auto sales, and gains in the steel industry: Wall Street Journal, Manufacturing Shows Broad Signs of Growth: Manufacturing activity grew stronger in April,… Continue

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic leaders, committee chairs and economic experts held a press availability today following an economic forum in the Speaker’s Office.

“But under the Capitol dome, Pelosi is a towering figure, perhaps even a historic one. Capped by her central role in passing the landmark health-care bill in March, the California Democrat, 70, has transformed herself from the caricature of a millionaire liberal with impeccable fashion taste into a speaker on par with the revered Sam Rayburn, according to historians, pollsters and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.”

Today, Reps. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Mike Castle (R-DE), Walter Jones (R-NC), and Robert Brady (D-PA) introduced the DISCLOSE Act responding to the Supreme Court's ruling in Citizens United v. FEC that overturned the ban on corporate contributions to political campaigns. The… Continue

For the third straight day, Senate Republicans sided with Wall Street over Main Street, voting to block debate on Wall Street reform. Later this afternoon, however, the Senate Republicans finally decided to allow a debate Wall Street reform: Senate Republicans say they… Continue

“This afternoon, Republicans announced they will finally allow the Senate to move forward with an open debate over how to protect taxpayers from the recklessness of Wall Street. Now Republicans face the real test: will they continue to stand with Big Banks and special interests and push for a weaker bill – or will they join Democrats to pass strong legislation that defends Main Street and the middle class.”

“For the third straight day, Senate Republicans sided with Wall Street over Main Street. Republican leaders chose obstruction and delay over progress for the middle class, threatening to take our country back to the failed Bush policies that cost us 8 million jobs and decimated the retirements, college savings, and homes of America’s families.”

With a large majority of Americans supporting robust oversight of Wall Street, Senate Republicans are not only blocking the reform debate, they are now offering a “package” that would dilute legislation reining in Wall Street and Big Banks–including fewer protections for consumers… Continue