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“Today’s jobs report is a clear sign that our economy continues to move in the right direction, but we have more work to do to strengthen the middle class. The month President Obama took office, our economy lost 800,000 jobs; now, we have seen 32 straight months of private sector growth. We must keep moving forward.”

The Department of Labor announced today that our nation’s economy added 171,000 jobs in October. 184,000 jobs were added in the private sector alone. Indeed, the private sector has shown steady growth: This Bureau of Labor Statistics chart shows we’re on the… Continue

For the eight time this recess, House Democrats took to the floor of the House this morning to call on Republicans to return to work on behalf of America’s women, middle class and seniors. The House GOP ignored Congresswoman Betty McCollum’s calls… Continue

“For more than a year, Speaker Boehner and Congressional Republicans have committed valuable taxpayer dollars to defending discrimination and preserving inequality – only to lose case after case in their effort to uphold the Defense of Marriage Act.”

On the House Floor today, Republican Congressman Scott DesJarlais, who served as Speaker Pro Tem, gaveled down the minutes-long pro forma session “…at the behest of Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio).” Congressman Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), attempting to urge the Republican Congress to address… Continue

Today, the Democratic Leader’s press office released a video titled “Mr. Ryan Can’t Run From His Congressional Record.” The video serves as a reminder that Chairman Ryan has repeatedly tried to avoid giving straight answers about his record for raising taxes on… Continue

“We are prepared to work with our Chairs to schedule hearings and legislative action in our Committees throughout this month, instead of remaining inactive.”

“Today’s jobs report marks the lowest unemployment rate in four years, but we have more work to do.”

Today the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 114,000 jobs and the unemployment rate fell to 7.8 percent in September. Private businesses added 104,000 jobs last months – marking 31 consecutive months of private job growth. Even though the unemployment… 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. The Rules of the 112th Congress provide for a motion to recommit with instructions “forthwith,” meaning the House must immediately vote on the bill, as amended, if the motion to recommit is adopted.