Tag: Labor and American Jobs

Congressional Republicans, led by GOP Leader John Boehner, plan to unveil their agenda in late September, but as Politico points out today: “there are few authentically original or viable ideas.” In fact, Mr. Boehner has promised “new policy prescriptions twice, only to… Continue

Democrats in Congress are committed to continuing to preserve our manufacturing base, which is essential to our economic and national security. When we “Make It In America,” we create jobs to lead the world economy. Our national manufacturing strategy will create the… Continue

In a recent interview with TIME Magazine, Republican Governor Mitch Daniels of Indiana was asked what Congressional Republicans have done to position themselves in the upcoming midterm elections. He responded: “Not too darn much.” Don’t be so modest, Governor Daniels. Congressional Republicans… Continue

The rhetoric of House Republicans is that they have been working to help create small business jobs and to address the concerns of small business owners. And yet their record has been the opposite. For example, House Republicans have: Voted against the… Continue

On Labor Day, we renew our commitment to strengthening America’s workforce, expanding job opportunities, and fulfilling the goals at the heart of our economic success: a full day’s pay for an honest day’s work, fair treatment in the workplace, and equal opportunity… Continue

A new poll released yesterday shows small business owners continue to be concerned about the country’s economic recovery. Democrats are fighting for American workers, their families and small businesses and we will continue to work to grow our economy and create jobs…. Continue

Yesterday, the nonpartisan RAND Corporation published a new report, revealing that an additional 10 million workers at small businesses will have access to affordable health insurance, as a result of the Affordable Care Act. The report shows that, once the Health Insurance… Continue

Our nation has been facing the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression because of the failed economic policies of the Bush-Republican years which led to 8 million American jobs lost, the national debt nearly doubling, $17.5 trillion in household wealth lost,… Continue

This week, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report showing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has boosted real GDP by up to 4.5 percent in the second quarter of 2010, and increased the number of American jobs by as… Continue

According to a new report released today by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act boosted the country's real GDP by up to 4.5% in the second quarter of 2010, and increased the number of American jobs… Continue