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DCCC Statement on Mark “Public Official A” Walker
Congressman Mark Walker was just named as “Public Official A” after being ensnared in a massive corruption investigation that already brought an indictment for NC GOP Chairman Robin Hayes earlier this morning. That Walker was named “Public Official A” in an investigation exposing pay-to-play politics and bribery should come as no surprise given Walker’s staunch […]
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RHETORIC VS. REALITY: Fred Upton on Health Care
Upton decries potential loss of protections for pre-existing conditions even though he was instrumental in pushing the Washington Republicans’ assault on those same protections Right now, House Republicans are scrambling to spin their latest attempt to roll back protections for pre-existing conditions and raise health care costs on middle-class families, as they realize they’re heading […]
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THE DA VINCI (TAX) CODE: Congressman Kelly Compares Disastrous GOP Tax Scam to the “Mona Lisa”
Nobody’s smiling after Kelly passed a big giveaway to himself and his special interest donors on the backs of the middle-class In an insult to art lovers everywhere, Congressman Mike Kelly compared the disastrous GOP tax scam that he backed – and profited lavishly from through the ‘Kelly Kickback’ – to the Mona Lisa, according […]
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While Representative McBath Fights for Equal Pay, Republican Retread Karen Handel Can’t Handle the Facts and Doesn’t Believe In Equal Pay for Equal Work
Representative Lucy McBath voted today to pass H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act – a landmark bill that strengthens the rights of working women and ensures transparency and accountability in how women are compensated for their work. The vote comes just days before Equal Pay Day on April 2nd – a date that underscores the […]
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Steve Chabot on Washington Republicans’ New Assault on Ohioans’ Health Care: “I Support the Decision”
Ohioans face rising health insurance premiums and loss of protections for pre-existing conditions thanks to Chabot-backed lawsuit In January, Congressman Steve Chabot voted to back a lawsuit that would repeal the Affordable Care Act without a plan for replacement, and on Tuesday Chabot doubled-down, telling Cleveland.com that “while I have not discussed the decision not […]
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Schweikert Votes Against Equal Pay for Equal Work
Congressman Schweikert stands up for special interests by voting against economic security for Arizona families Today, in a not-so-surprising move, Congressman Schweikert reinforced the GOP’s war on women by voting against the Paycheck Fairness Act. More than 55 years after the passage of the Equal Pay Act, women across the country are still making an […]
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Republicans make health care repeal their focal point ahead of 2020
American voters made it 100% clear in 2018 that they will reject attempts by Republicans in Washington to recklessly undermine our current health care system. Even GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy was honest to his donors about how commanding of a factor health care was for Democrats’ historic 40 seat victory to take back the House. […]
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Kenny Marchant’s Health Care Repeal Efforts Would Gut Opioid Recovery and Treatment in Texas
As Washington Republicans like Kenny Marchant step up their efforts to repeal essential health care protections, Texans with preexisting conditions won’t be the only ones hurt. The DCCC is reminding voters that Kenny Marchant’s repeal efforts would also devastate efforts to stem the deadly tide of opioid addiction in Texas. If the lawsuit backed by […]
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DCCC Chairwoman Cheri Bustos Announces Representative Adam Schiff as 2020 National Frontline Finance Chair
Today, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairwoman Cheri Bustos announced Congressman Adam Schiff will serve as the National Frontline Finance Chair. In this critically important role, Schiff will help Democrats in competitive seats secure the resources needed to win in 2020. 44 Democratic Members of Congress have been elevated to participate in an aggressive Frontline program, […]
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DCCC chairwoman Cheri Bustos statement on House Republicans’ culpability in raising health care costs and taking coverage away from millions of Americans
House GOP voted in January to back lawsuit that would 100% repeal the Affordable Care Act New DOJ Announcement Represents Major Electoral Liability for Republicans in 2020 In January, House Republicans voted overwhelmingly to back a lawsuit that would repeal the Affordable Care Act with no plan for replacement. On Monday night, the Department of […]