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September 25, 2017
Washington, D.C. — Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement to oppose the Republicans’ sprawling FAA extension package:
Press Release
September 25, 2017
Republicans' dangerous tweaks to Trumpcare only worsen the crushing costs and cruelty their bill inflicts on millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions and working families everywhere. Americans will face higher health costs, less coverage, key protections gutted, an age tax and the destruction of Medicaid. Veterans, Americans fighting opioid addiction, and rural communities will still be devastated.
Blog Post
September 24, 2017
This morning, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Chuck Todd on NBC’s Meet the Press to discuss the need to pass the DREAM Act now. House Democrats stand with the vast majority of Americans that believe that patriotic young DREAMers who study in our schools, work and pay taxes make America more American.
Blog Post
September 22, 2017
By stripping health coverage away from millions of hard-working people, Graham-Cassidy Trumpcare would obliterate the promise of affordable health care in America, with shattering consequences: higher health costs, less coverage, gutting key protections, a crushing age tax, and stealing from Medicaid.
Press Release
September 22, 2017
Washington, D.C. — Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Senator John McCain announced that he will vote ‘no' on the Graham-Cassidy Trumpcare bill:
"Once again, John McCain has demonstrated his courage on behalf of the American people. Hopefully now the Senate's bipartisan Alexander-Murray conversations can proceed. I call upon Speaker Ryan to now initiate a bipartisan effort in the House to improve and update the Affordable Care Act.
"Senator McCain's announcement is good news for America's families, who have made their voices heard against Trumpcare and for bipartisan cooperation. We thank them and Senator McCain for their strength and determination."
Press Release
September 22, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement after Education Secretary Betsy DeVos rescinded Obama-era guidance protecting victims of sexual assault:
Press Release
September 22, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Yarmuth of Kentucky, Ranking Member on the House Budget Committee, delivered the Weekly Democratic Address. In this week's address, Yarmuth outlined the disastrous impacts that Republicans' Graham-Cassidy bill – the latest version of Trumpcare – would have on hard-working American families. Video and audio of the Weekly Democratic Address can be downloaded here.
Below is a full transcript of the address:
"Hello. I'm Congressman John Yarmuth from Louisville, Kentucky, and the Ranking Democrat on the House Budget Committee.
Blog Post
September 21, 2017
After numerous failures to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, Republicans have revived Trumpcare and made it worse than ever. Under the Graham-Cassidy bill, veterans, seniors, working families, women, Americans with pre-existing conditions and rural communities will suffer just so Republicans can hand tax breaks to the wealthiest.
Blog Post
September 21, 2017
Here’s a look at Republicans vs. reality on the Graham-Cassidy bill – the latest and worst version of Trumpcare:
Press Release
September 20, 2017
Good afternoon, everyone.
How sad we are today, heartbroken, over what's happening in Mexico City, a tragic loss of life and destruction again. And of course we pray for them and continue to pray for Americans on Puerto Rico and in the Virgin Islands, Florida, everyone who has been battered by Harvey in Texas, in Florida, by Irma, and now Hurricane Maria.