Press Releases

“Now, she happily joins her husband, Hale, and her daughter, Barbara, both of whom she has sadly missed. I hope it is a comfort to the Boggs family that so many people in the world mourn their loss and appreciate the life of Lindy Boggs.”

“Republicans have little to show for their efforts as they prepare to head home for the month of August. Their record is defined more by what they have failed to do than what they have achieved – with no jobs bills, no budget agreement, and no solutions for the middle class."

"...the House of Representatives considered an amendment offered by Representatives Amash and Conyers to H.R. 2397, the Fiscal Year 2014 Defense Appropriations bill. The Amash-Conyers amendment would have limited NSA's ability to collect bulk telecommunications records pursuant to Section 215 of the Patriot Act as codified in Section 501 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)."

“With the Obama Administration taking the lead, now is the time for Congress to act. Whether Democrat or Republican, no Member of Congress can afford to ignore the droughts, wildfires, and storms growing in intensity and decimating our communities each year. None of us can ignore the increase in childhood asthma or deny basic science simply to protect the bottom line of Big Oil. We must enact far-reaching legislation to cut pollution, expand clean energy jobs, boost our economy, and address the challenge of climate change once and for all.”

“From lower premiums to higher quality care, the state of California is leading the way in making sure every patient sees the benefits of the Affordable Care Act. As we prepare to open California’s health insurance marketplace, I know that San Francisco’s medical community will continue to set the example in improving patients’ care, protecting their financial well-being, and establishing the healthy future that every American deserves.”

"In sharp contrast to the President's speech was what was scheduled to happen today in the Appropriations Committee. The Republicans’ Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education bill that they were going to put forth would cut $32 billion – that is 22 percent – out of these core building blocks of the middle class."

“Right now, our economy is growing and Americans are going back to work. But more must be done, and Americans deserve better than the Republicans’ repeal-only agenda. It’s time for Republicans to join Democrats in establishing a better bargain for the middle class, reigniting the American Dream, and building ladders of opportunity for all.”

“We have work to do. Let's do it instead of living in a world of illusion where we don't – where the leadership won't bring a real jobs bill to the floor that can be enacted into law. The Speaker has said it isn't a measure of success as to how many bills you can enact, it's about how much law you can repeal. Well, you haven't even succeeded in that. You haven't repealed anything. So, let's get the work on the positive side to create jobs. That's the best thing we can do for the American people and let's do it soon. ‘Never’ doesn't work for us."