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On Health Care, Bacon Says One Thing in Nebraska and Another in Washington
Congressman Don Bacon (R-Pharma) is willing to say anything to Nebraskan voters so he can get re-elected and go back to Washington to continue pursuing his corporate-sponsored agenda. Let’s take a closer look at the evidence: To Nebraskans: Bacon is “committed to protecting those with pre-existing conditions” [5/11/17] In Washington: “Hell yes” Bacon will vote […]
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NEW DCCC TV AD in NY-24: We Can’t Count on John Katko Anymore
Second DCCC TV Ad in NY-24 Highlights How Washington Has Changed John Katko Today, the DCCC released its second television ad holding John Katko accountable for siding with special interests and voting with Donald Trump to give massive tax breaks to corporations at the expense of Social Security and Medicare. The ad, which begins airing today […]
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Claudia Tenney on Spectrum Donations: “I Don’t Even Know How Much [I Was Given]”
DCCC Spokesperson Christine Bennett released the following statement following Claudia Tenney’s (Spectrum-22) recent comments feigning ignorance about the amount of contributions Charter-Spectrum has gifted her campaign in light of her vote for $9 billion in tax cuts to Spectrum: “$15,000.” ###
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David Schweikert’s Staff: “I Hate this Job”
It’s been over a week since the House unanimously reprimanded David Schweikert for 11 separate ethics violations and charged him one of the largest fines in Congressional history. Schweikert was the first member of Congress reprimanded in the House in 8 years. In their report, the House Ethics Committee laid out many startling revelations. But […]
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The Case For Kim Schrier
“As a mom, and as a pediatrician who has cared for the children of this district for nearly two decades, Congresswoman Kim Schrier is deeply rooted in the Puget Sound community and committed to bettering the lives of Washington’s families. Schrier’s work to reach across the aisle and ability to build consensus with people of […]
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Corporate Lobbyist Rosemary Becchi Hasn’t Stopped Lobbying
Becchi Defended Western Union As They Face Problems On Terrorism, Fraud, and Human Trafficking New Jersey Republicans cautioned that Rosemary Becchi’s record as a lobbyist would be detrimental to their chances of winning in November, and they aren’t wrong. Rosemary Becchi is still lobbying while running for Congress, and her latest project is raising some eyebrows. Western Union, which has […]
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Washington Republicans Must Take A Stand Against Trump’s Plan To Defund Social Security and Medicare
Washington Post: Executive Order would have “catastrophic fiscal effects on programs including Social Security” Following President Trump’s announcement of an executive order that would defund Social Security and Medicare, Washington Republicans have an obligation to state whether they support the President’s plan to rip these lifesaving programs away from American seniors in the middle of […]
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Washington Republicans Panic About Their Lawsuit Attacking People With Pre-Existing Conditions. It’s About Time
It took them awhile. But Washington Republicans are finally admitting that their lawsuit to eliminate the Affordable Care Act and protections for people with pre-existing conditions won’t just be a disaster for everyday American, it will also be a political disaster for Republicans this fall. While dozens (literally) of races shift away from House Republicans, […]
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Even Conservative Radio Show Hosts Are Fed Up With Hinson’s Dodging
After she railed against the deficit, Simon Conway calls Ashley Hinson out for “sidestepping” on whether she would vote to raise the debt limit Since launching her campaign last May, Ashley Hinson has consistently dodged questions and refused to discuss where she stands on key issues like her party’s efforts to get rid of the […]
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Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler Moves Hard Right, Endorses Trump
But Jaime Herrera Beutler Won’t Tell the Voters Why She Has Changed Her Mind On Trump As Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler attempts to hold onto her seat after a decade in office, she is in for what’s being described as the “fight of her political life” this November. Her perilous political position must be why […]