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February 14, 2018
“For more than a quarter of a century, the Americans with Disabilities Act has advanced our nation’s mission to build a fair, equal and just future for all. This milestone law has transformed the lives of the 55 million Americans who live with a disability, and shattered barriers to full participation in society. Congress should be building on that progress, not undermining it.
Blog Post
February 13, 2018
Yesterday, President Trump – aka ‘the king of debt’ – rolled out a cruel budget proposal that would sharply raise the federal deficit by more than $7 trillion, showing the compounding cruelty of the deficit-exploding GOP tax scam.
Now, President Trump’s budget proposal is being slammed from all sides – including from Republicans enraged that their President has pulled back the curtain on the GOP’s deficit hypocrisy:
Blog Post
February 12, 2018
TODAY, the White House unveiled their infrastructure plan, claiming ‘$1.5 trillion’ to invest in ‘our failing infrastructure and develop innovative projects.’
But here’s the reality: President Trump is actually only proposing $200 billion in federal funding, while his budget even slashes critical infrastructure funding to the Department of Transportation by nearly 20 percent and the Army Corps of Engineers by 22 percent.
Press Release
February 12, 2018
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after President Trump released his budget blueprint, which calls for staggering cuts to domestic health, education and economic initiatives for working and middle class families:
Press Release
February 11, 2018
Tomorrow, President Trump will release his 2019 budget and perhaps his infrastructure plan. This occasion presents us with a pivotal moment in the governance of our country.
Blog Post
February 9, 2018
400: Days since the start of this Republican Congress as of February 6, 2018
211: Days the GOP House has been in session, 56 of which were pro-forma days in which the House gaveled in & out in a matter of minutes & no legislative business was completed
Press Release
February 9, 2018
“Congressman Rick Nolan has dedicated his entire life to fighting on behalf of the working families of Minnesota. During his decades of public service, Congressman Nolan’s tireless commitment to the hard-working men and women of the North Star State has never faltered.
Press Release
February 9, 2018
Leader Pelosi. Thank you, Mr Speaker. I thank the gentlelady for yielding. And I thank her for her outstanding statement of values and what our country is about. Thank you, Congresswoman [Nida] Lowey, for your extraordinary leadership.
Press Release
February 9, 2018
Leader Pelosi. Do I get eight hours to sleep?
Press Release
February 9, 2018
“Tonight, Republicans are celebrating the passage of their fifth stop-gap, short term Continuing Resolution on the heels of their second shutdown in a month — continuing government by dysfunction.