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Mar 06, 2012
Battle of the Sexes?
Today, tennis idol and women's rights activist Billie Jean King added her voice to the hundreds of thousands calling on Congressional Republicans to end their War on Women. Read her email below: Some people called my tennis match against Bobby Riggs, "The Battle of the Sexes." But the real battle is playing out in the halls of Congress right now, because Republicans are waging …
Read More »Mar 06, 2012
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel’s Statement on the Passing of Congressman Donald Payne
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Donald Payne (NJ-10): "With the passing of Congressman Donald Payne, we have lost a friend, a leader and a tireless advocate for the New Jersey families that he so ably represented. "Congressman Payne dedicated nearly 25 years to service in this Congress after getting his start in local government. As a former chair …
Read More »Mar 06, 2012
Pelosi Statement on Passing of Congressman Donald Payne
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the passing of Congressman Donald Payne after a battle with colon cancer: "Congressman Donald Payne was a leader of conscience and a public servant of diligence. He was admired by his colleagues; he earned respect around the world for his outspoken advocacy on behalf of human rights and the worth and dignity of every person. "Congressman …
Read More »Mar 03, 2012
DCCC Advertising at Gas Pumps About Vern Buchanan’s Corrupt Fundraising
As Speaker John Boehner comes to Sarasota to raise money along with Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-13), the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is announcing new advertising on top of gas pumps in Buchanan’s district to hold him accountable for the expanding federal investigations into his potentially illegal campaign finance schemes. Recently, the New York Times revealed that the federal investigations into Vern Buchanan’s potentially illegal …
Read More »Mar 02, 2012
Boehner To Fundraise With Corrupt Fundraiser
Despite the Republican pledge of a “zero-tolerance policy” on ethics, tomorrow House Speaker John Boehner is fundraising with his ethically-challenged NRCC Finance Chairman Vern Buchanan, who is under federal investigations for his potentially illegal campaign finance schemes. Recently, The New York Times revealed that the federal investigations into Vern Buchanan’s potentially illegal campaign finance scheme are “widening” and “a federal grand jury in Tampa is hearing evidence in the …
Read More »Mar 02, 2012
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel’s Statement on Norm Dicks’ Decision Not to Run for Re-election
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel released the following statement on Congressman Norm Dicks (WA-06) announcement that he will not run for re-election in 2012. “For more than 40 years Congressman Norm Dicks has been a champion for Washington state families and a bold leader on budget and national security issues. From his first days on the staff of Senator Magnuson through over 30 years as a Member of Congress, …
Read More »Mar 01, 2012
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel’s Statement on Women’s History Month
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel released the following statement in honor of Women’s History Month, which will be celebrated throughout March: “Women’s History Month serves as a reminder of the extraordinary accomplishments of women and a chance to celebrate their tremendous contributions. “This year the celebration comes while we witness a Republican War on Women that tries to turn back the clock on women’s rights. This Republican Majority is …
Read More »Feb 28, 2012
Why Won’t Congressman Cravaack Say How Often He’s in Minnesota?
Congressman Chip Cravaack (MN-08) is refusing to say how much time he spends in Minnesota despite moving his family to New Hampshire just a few months on the job. According to the Duluth News Tribune, Congressman Cravaack declined to provide “records showing how many days the Congress member has spent in the district since his move.” Congressman Cravaack promised that the move would not compromise his responsibility …
Read More »Feb 28, 2012
Fact Check: Congressman Tim Johnson Supports Privatizing Social Security
Congressman Tim Johnson (IL-13) is trying to hide his out of touch vote to raise taxes on Illinois middle class families by feigning concern for the future of Social Security. The Journal Register reported Congressman Johnson opposed extending a middle class tax cut by claiming it would jeopardize the Social Security trust fund. Over his decade in Washington, however, Congressman Johnson has …
Read More »Feb 28, 2012
DCCC Launches Automated Phone Call About Dan Benishek Protecting Big Oil
The DCCC is launching automated phone calls targeting Representative Dan Benishek (MI-01) and his Grand Oil Party (GOP) for their relentless protection of Big Oil profits at a time when gas prices are rising and oil company profits have reached record highs. Benishek repeatedly voted to protect taxpayer giveaways for Big Oil companies making record profits even while voting to end the Medicare guarantee for seniors. While …
Read More »Feb 27, 2012
A Grimm February
Nobody is happier that February is coming to a close than Congressman Michael Grimm (NY-13). Throughout February, Congressman Grimm has been inundated by headlines highlighting his scandal-plagued past and potentially illegal fundraising as the local and national press have put a spotlight on the embattled congressman. Here is a sampling of Congressman Grimm's February hits: Staten Island Democrat calls for FEC investigation of allegations vs. …
Read More »Feb 27, 2012
Will Vern Buchanan Stay as NRCC Fundraising Head?
In the latest test of House Republican’s zero tolerance policy on ethics, Friday’s New York Times revealed that federal investigations into NRCC Finance Chairman Vern Buchanan’s (FL-13) role in a potentially illegal campaign finance scheme are “widening” and “a federal grand jury in Tampa is hearing evidence in the case.” Will Speaker Boehner, Leader Cantor, and NRCC Chairman Sessions continue to allow Congressman Buchanan to lead the …
Read More »Feb 26, 2012
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi discusses the DISCLOSE Act on the Colbert Report
Watch Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi appear on the Colbert Report to discuss the DISCLOSE Act: POLITICO: Stephen Colbert, Nancy Pelosi agree on DISCLOSE ACT "I think if we want to cancel elections and just have the wealthiest people in America, and you know what their names are, give millions -- tens of millions of dollars -- we can just ask them, who do they want …
Read More »Feb 24, 2012
California Seniors Can’t Trust Gary DeLong to Protect Medicare & Social Security
At a candidate forum last night, Congressional candidate Gary DeLong (CA-47) proved to seniors in California’s 47th district that they cannot trust him to protect their Medicare or Social Security in Congress. At the forum, DeLong called for cuts to Social Security and Medicare, saying “everything needs to be on the table.” “House Republicans already voted to end Medicare, and Gary DeLong would join them in …
Read More »Feb 24, 2012
Representative Vicky Hartzler Taking Larger Role in Ending Medicare
Representative Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) was chosen this week to help lead the policy arm of the Republican Study Committee, the most vocal House Members in support of ending Medicare and privatizing Social Security. Last year, the Republican Study Committee put out a dangerous plan that would have caused roughly 700,000 Americans to lose their jobs while they’ve pushed other plans to end Medicare for …
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