Press Releases

Today’s tie decision from the Supreme Court preserves unions’ ability to maintain a strong voice on behalf of workers.

"The American people share in the grief for the victims and survivors of the unconscionable, horrific terror attack in Lahore on Sunday. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Pakistan as they grapple with this tragedy."

“Today, we have been reminded yet again of the deep courage of our U.S. Capitol Police officers, and all the dedicated officers who protect the U.S. Capitol Complex."

“Tom Kahn has served the U.S. House of Representatives for more than 30 years, including more than 15 years as staff director of the House Budget Committee Democrats, both for Chairman John Spratt and Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen."

Time is of the essence. Yet this Republican Congress has wasted week after week on their dead-end special interest agenda, while the priorities of hard-working Americans and desperate families receive nothing but indifference and inaction.

“Today is a historic day, indeed, because it celebrates the 6th anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act. It sits right up there – March 23, 2010 – as it does with August 14, 1935, the day President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Bill, with July 30, 1965, when President Lyndon Johnson signed the Medicare Bill, and on March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama proudly signed the Affordable Care Act. These are three pillars of economic security for America’s families, and we are very, very proud of all of it."

“Speaker Ryan cannot distract from Republicans’ complete failure to pass a budget before an extended two-week recess,”

The success of the Affordable Care Act is undeniable: a milestone 20 million previously uninsured Americans have now gained health coverage thanks to this historic legislation.