Press Releases

“Ukrainians need a nation with both political and economic opportunity for its citizens. As their nation emerges from the present crisis, economic growth and development will be essential to achieving a future of peace and prosperity for the Ukrainian people.”

“By providing every American access to quality, affordable coverage, the ACA will empower any American who dreams of striking out on his or her own to start the next great small business to do so without worrying about whether they can get coverage for themselves and their families.”

“Democrats and Republicans recently came together to establish clear guidelines for budgets and to return the budget process to regular order. It wasn’t an ideal solution for either side, but it was a sign of what we can achieve when we act in a bipartisan way on behalf of our constituents. Let’s act in that same spirit to enact legislation that enables us to honor our pledge to build an economy that works for everyone.”

“Congress did not provide that the tax credits would only be available to citizens whose States set up their own Exchanges. The purpose of the tax credit provision was to facilitate access to affordable insurance through the Exchanges— not, as Appellants would have it, to incentivize the establishment of state Exchanges above all else, and certainly not to thwart Congress’s fundamental purpose of making insurance affordable for all Americans,” the brief reads."

“New Jersey’s 12th district and the scientific community will lose a strong defender and powerful voice with the retirement of Congressman Rush Holt. His leadership, commitment, and intelligence will be missed in the halls of Congress. We look forward to watching how he continues to contribute to the progress of our country, and we wish him and his family the best in the years to come.”

“It’s time to give America a raise. Democrats are simply asking the House Republican leadership to bring the Harkin-Miller bill up for a vote. We believe it would garner bipartisan support, energize the economy, create good-paying jobs, restore fairness to the American people, and build ladders of opportunity for all.”

“Time and again, Democrats in Congress have proposed measures to end subsidies for our largest oil and gas companies so we can expand the reach and production of American-made clean energy. Yet Republicans and their special interest allies have thwarted our efforts at every turn. It’s time for both parties to work together to answer the President’s call and put our nation on a path to a more sustainable future.”

“Congress can continue the work advanced by the Recovery Act with a renewed focus on the progress of workers and the middle class – with an increase in the minimum wage, with extended unemployment insurance, with bills to create jobs. Congress can move our economy forward by rejecting more Republican-manufactured crises and adopting Democrats' agenda for women and families – 'When Women Succeed, America Succeeds' – to ensure fair pay, paid family and medical leave, and affordable child care for all. Congress can, and must, work to close the opportunity gap and build an economy that works for everyone.”