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House Votes Down GOP Bill Offsetting Disaster Aid With Cuts That Cost American Jobs
September 21, 2011
Today, the Republican Majority brought H.R. 2608 (the Continuing Appropriations Act) to the House floor for a vote. The bill funds the government through November 18th at the level agreed upon in the Budget Control Act and provides $3.65 billion for critical disaster assistance for states and communities hard hit by recent natural disasters--$1 billion for FY 2011 and $2.65 billion for FY 2012.
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Another Day, Another GOP Bill That Destroys Jobs
September 21, 2011
It's almost hard to believe but it's true: Today, Speaker Boehner and House Republicans will bring to the floor another bill that destroys American jobs.

The Continuing Resolution includes critical disaster assistance for states and communities hard hit by recent natural disasters but, setting a dangerous precedent, it is offsetting the cost by ending the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing loan program – an initiative that puts people to work producing cleaner cars and investing in innovation.

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Warning to America's Seniors: Top GOP Leader Jumps on Social Security 'Ponzi Scheme' Bandwagon
September 21, 2011
A warning to America's seniors and working families: top Republicans are still trying to privatize Social Security. Yesterday, GOP Budget Chairman Paul Ryan – author of the GOP budget that ends Medicare and increases health costs for seniors – admitted he views Social Security as a "Ponzi scheme."

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Goodbye 'Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell'
September 20, 2011
On December 15th, 2010, the Democratically-controlled House overwhelmingly passed the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act (HR 2965) by a vote of 250-175—quickly followed by Senate passage on December 18th and the President's signature into law on December 22nd:

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The Facts: Fair Share is a Far Cry from Class Warfare
September 19, 2011
The President's proposal is about jobs now and ensures that all Americans pay their fair share as we move to craft a balanced approach to deal with our long-term deficits. Republicans are already objecting--claiming "Class Warfare." As President Obama said today:

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MSNBC Tomorrow
September 16, 2011
Leader Pelosi will be interviewed tomorrow in New York by MSNBC's Chris Hayes about the American Jobs Act, House Democrats' commitment to putting the country back to work and other news of the day. The interview will air live at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow morning on the debut of Up w/ Chris Hayes on MSNBC. Please check your local listings for exact station details in your area.
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Affordable Care Act Working for Americans on Medicare
September 15, 2011
Next year, Medicare Advantage premiums will be 4% lower and Medicare Advantage plans project enrollment will increase 10%--Secretary Kathleen Sebelius:

Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, Medicare is stronger than ever. On average, Medicare Advantage premiums will go down next year and seniors will enjoy more free benefits and cheaper prescription drugs.

HHS explains:

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Memo: Speaker Boehner's Groundhog Day Speech
September 14, 2011

MEMORANDUM

To: Reporters, Editors, Interested Parties and Bill Murray Fans

Fr: Democratic Leader's Press Office

Dt: September 14, 2011

Re: Speaker Boehner's Groundhog Day Speech

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Americans Want Jobs, Not Political Gamesmanship from GOP
September 14, 2011
To: Congressional Democrats and Democratic Staff

Fr: Democratic Leader's Press Office

Dt: September 14, 2011

Re: Americans Want Jobs, Not Political Gamesmanship from GOP

For House Republicans - who have been in the majority for 253 days and have yet to offer a jobs agenda – today's CNN poll and Bloomberg poll make clear that doing nothing on jobs is not an option:

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Affordable Care Act Working for Young People
September 13, 2011
A report out today from the U.S. Census Bureau finds the percentage of young adults with health insurance increased from 70.7% in 2009 to 72.8% in 2010--despite the weak economy: