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Feb 18 2015

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House Republicans Pushing us Closer to DHS Shutdown

With nine days until the Department of Homeland Security shuts down, DHS is scrambling to find a short-term solution to obtain enough funding so it doesn’t have to close its doors.  DHS is still looking to Congress for a long-term funding solution, but yet again House Republicans have left homeland security employees fearing they will […]

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Feb 18 2015

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New Mailer Delivers Aaron Schock’s Latest Ethical Lapses And Tax Dollar Abuses Right To Voters Door

Following a flurry of news stories exposing Congressman Schock’s shocking abuse of tax dollars, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee today launched a direct mail piece to show voters exactly what their hard earned tax dollars were going to fund. This mailer is being delivered to thousands of voters in Schock’s district. According to reports, Schock […]

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Feb 17 2015

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Republicans Remain on Vacation While Homeland Security Shutdown Creeps Closer

With only 10 days left before the Department of Homeland Security is set to shut down because the Republican Congress can’t get its act together, the DCCC will spend this week reminding voters in targeted Republican districts across the country exactly who is responsible for creating this artificial crisis. “Every day that Republicans are on […]

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Feb 13 2015

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Congresswoman Martha McSally Goes On Vacation Despite Looming Homeland Security Shutdown

Versions of this release were sent to the districts of approximately 60 vulnerable Republicans. After squandering multiple opportunities to keep the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fully running, Congresswoman Martha McSally left today for a week-long vacation. The funding for the Department expires at the end of February, and by leaving town, the Republicans will […]

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Feb 12 2015

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Congressman Kline Blocks Discrimination Protections

Congressman John Kline, Chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, led the charge yesterday against progress for LGBT students by blocking the Student Non Discrimination Act – legislation that would ensure students have access to a safe public education and a secure learning environment free from violence and intimidation. “Apparently Congressman John Kline […]

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Feb 12 2015

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#TBT: When Barbara Comstock Compared Immigrants to “FedEx Packages”

Inside Nova  reported today that “dozens” of protesters staged a sit-in at Congresswoman Barbra Comstock’s office this week, demanding she stop playing politics with national security and fund President Obama’s executive action on immigration reform. During her 2014 campaign, Comstock revealed her true feelings on immigrants when she infamously compared them to FedEx packages – […]

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Feb 12 2015

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Chameleon Watch – Congressman Curbelo Votes to Block Discrimination Protections

When it’s politically convenient, Congressman Carlos Curbelo might pretend to support equal rights for LGBT Americans, but his actions in Washington have quickly revealed the truth: Curbelo stands on the wrong side of progress. Yesterday, Curbelo sided with his Republican leadership when they tabled the Student Non-Discrimination Act – legislation that would ensure students have […]

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Feb 12 2015

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Congresswoman Comstock Blocks Chance to Fund DHS, Prevent Shutdow

 Versions of this release were sent to the districts of approximately 60 vulnerable Republicans. Given the chance to move forward yesterday with a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Congresswoman Barbara Comstock instead decided to place partisanship over security by voting against considering a bill that would allow DHS to continue operating without […]

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Feb 11 2015

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Guess who’s Back?: Gary Kiehne’s Greatest Hits

Failed 2014 congressional candidate Gary Kiehne is throwing his hat back in the ring this cycle, destined to solidify his reputation as the most gaffe-prone candidate in Arizona political history. Kiehne’s gaffes and Tea Party agenda helped take the Republican primary race right off a cliff and will ensure this year’s edition will be a […]

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Feb 11 2015

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Vice President Dick Cheney’s Misfires to Inspire NRCC’s “March Dinner”

The National Republican Congressional Committee announced today that former Vice President Dick Cheney has been chosen as their featured guest at their high dollar March special interest fundraiser. It was previously reported that Mitt Romney was their first choice for keynote. “If House Republicans are looking back fondly at the economic catastrophe that was the […]

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