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January 31, 2011
This afternoon, a federal district judge in Florida ruled against the Affordable Care Act. Leader Pelosi on the decision:
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January 26, 2011
Instead of focusing on jobs and the economy, the Republican leadership brought a bill to the floor today--with absolutely no hearings--to place control of our elections more squarely into the hands of secret corporate donors. The legislation (H.R.
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January 25, 2011
Tonight, President Obama offered a strong vision for our nation's future rooted in the strength of the American people.
The President outlined a Sputnik-type commitment to the entrepreneurial spirit of the American people, through which we can lead the world in innovation, secure energy independence and create clean energy jobs, and strengthen small businesses.
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January 25, 2011
House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin will deliver the response to President Obama's State of the Union address.
Will he answer the following three questions?
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January 25, 2011
At 9pm EST tonight, President Obama will address Members of Congress and our nation for his second State of the Union address. You can watch the address online in a number of places including:
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January 24, 2011
According to Politico, House Republicans are attempting to claim credit for improvements in the economy:
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January 20, 2011
Three weeks into the 112th Congress, Americans are still waiting for the GOP to bring a jobs bill to the floor. Democrats remain ready to work with the GOP on job creation and every effort will be measured by whether it creates jobs, strengthens the middle class, and reduces the deficit.
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January 19, 2011
This afternoon, Leader Pelosi spoke on the House floor in strong opposition to the Patients' Rights Repeal bill (H.R. 2):
Transcript:
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January 19, 2011
Health insurance reform signed into law last year offers seniors better benefits and lower costs -- improving Medicare benefits with lower prescription drug costs for those in the 'donut hole' and bringing better chronic care, free preventive care, and nearly a decade more of solvency for Medicare.