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“We have an obligation to ensure that the desires of the special interests do not drown out the needs of the public interest.”

As we have just come through a magnificent weekend to honor the life and legacy of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., it is appropriate for us to continue the legacy in this year – this year being the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act.

While Speaker Boehner and House Republicans consider their dangerous amendments that threaten our national security and call for mass deportations, see what prominent faith, labor, and advocacy immigration groups have to say to them: From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops:… Continue

We have seen a manifestation this week again with the 11-bill Wall Street giveaway, which was defeated yesterday. I am sure they will bring it back. But we will be able to sustain the President’s veto on that bill.

Less than two days into the 114th Congress, Speaker Boehner and House Republicans have laid out their ‘New American Congress’ agenda and revealed who has their ear: special interests and the wealthy.  Take a look at how they began their work of… Continue

The motion to recommit with instructions provides one final chance to amend a bill before it is passed by the full House of Representatives.

When the Republicans chose to act — it was only to obstruct progress.

Under the Democrats’ leadership, the economy has come a long way.

WHAT THEY DID:

Shut Down The Government – for 16 days, taking $24 billion out of our economy and costing 120,000 American jobs.
Voted to Repeal, Undermine and Dismantle the Affordable Care Act – over 50 times in the Republican-controlled House.
Under Their Leadership, Support for Congress Plummeted – to historic lows: 14 percent, the lowest annual average in Gallup’s history.

New Washington Post/ABC and BSG/SKDK polls released this week reveal that the new GOP Congress will have to answer to the American people’s priorities on immigration, the climate crisis, and campaign finance reform.  Take a look at some key findings: ACTING TO… Continue