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Sep 13 2017

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Why is Barry Loudermilk sticking up for Equifax, not Georgians?

You might think that just days after a huge consumer privacy scandal broke in the news, Washington Republicans would be rushing to protect people whose personal information was compromised. But you’d be wrong – particularly if that Washington Republican is Congressman Barry Loudermilk. Instead, Congressman Barry Loudermilk is pushing a bill that would make it […]

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Sep 12 2017

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Karen Handel: from swearing in –> “Politifact: False” in an endless pursuit of healthcare repeal

Well, that didn’t take long… Less than three months after taking her oath of office, Congresswoman Karen Handel has already earned her first Politifact: False thanks to her undying goal of repealing the Affordable Care Act. After campaigning against increased access to healthcare coverage, Handel has easily assimilated to life in Washington, where House Republican’s […]

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Sep 12 2017

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No Comment Comstock: Health insurance marketplace uncertainty edition

It would be one thing if Congresswoman Barbara Comstock was rendered speechless by this week’s news that more Virginians would lose their access to health insurance as a result of massive uncertainty her party created in the health insurance marketplace. But once again, Comstock wasn’t rendered speechless; she just couldn’t be bothered “to respond to […]

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Sep 12 2017

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Valadao Silent on Sherriff Joe Arpaio Headlining Fresno GOP Fundraiser

IRVINE – It’s been one week since news broke that disgraced former Maricopa County Sherriff Joe Arpaio would be headlining a fundraiser for the Fresno County GOP… and still no word from Congressman David Valadao. DCCC spokesperson Drew Godinich released the following statement: “Sherriff Joe Arpaio illegally targeted and profiled people of color and subjected […]

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Sep 12 2017

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ICYMI: Shame on Kansas and Missouri Republicans for voting against Harvey relief bill

“Yet again, vulnerable House Republicans Kevin Yoder and Ann Wagner have put politics ahead of the good of the American people,” said DCCC spokesperson Rachel Irwin. “These partisan votes portray just how out of touch Reps. Yoder and Wagner are with the needs of their constituents, who will remember come Election Day.” Shame on Kansas […]

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Sep 8 2017

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KEY VOTE ALERT: Vulnerable House Republicans Vote Against Harvey Relief, for Government Shutdown and Default

Numerous vulnerable House Republicans recklessly voted against funding disaster relief for the victims of Hurricane Harvey as part of a deal that also funds the government to avoid a shutdown and averts the economic crisis that would result from the United States defaulting on its debt obligations. “Vulnerable House Republicans’ vote against relief for American […]

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Sep 8 2017

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BREAKING: Coffman Drops Discharge Petition to Protect DREAMers, Two Days After Stunt Tweets

DCCC spokesman and proud DREAMer Javier Gamboa released the following statement in response to the news that just two days after filing his discharge petition, Rep. Coffman caved to Speaker Paul Ryan and is abandoning his effort to protect the 800,000 DREAMers caught in the crosshairs of President Trump and the GOP’s anti-immigration agenda. “Two days. That’s […]

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Sep 7 2017

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KEY VOTE ALERT: Schweikert votes to shield Trump’s tax returns from public scrutiny

Today in the House Ways & Means Committee, Rep. Schweikert voted against H.Res 479. This Resolution of Inquiry directs the Secretary of the Treasury to turn over President Trump’s personal and business tax returns to the House of Representatives. Major party nominees for President since Gerald Ford have released their personal income tax returns. This is […]

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Sep 6 2017

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ICYMI: After months, weekly Issa protests show no signs of abating [San Diego Union-Tribune]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT “With the House in play, grassroots energy behind Democrats is growing stronger every week, putting Republicans on defense deep into the map,” said DCCC Spokesman Tyler Law. “Back in February, the DCCC made an unprecedented early investment in local organizers across many targeted districts, including California’s 49th district. This decision […]

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Sep 6 2017

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Happy Anniversary, Erik Paulsen! Let’s Play Trivia

Today, the DCCC is celebrating the 6-year anniversary of Rep. Erik Paulsen’s last public town hall on September 6, 2011 with a trivia contest. Play along on Twitter using the #Sept6x6 hashtag to find out what’s been happening in Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District during Paulsen’s absence or check out Paulsen’s town hall watch to learn […]

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