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Representative Mike Coffman Must Demand Attorney General Sessions’ Resignation
**Similar releases went to Republican districts across the country** Following the Washington Post’s explosive report last night that America’s top law enforcement official lied under oath to Congress, it’s time for Representative Mike Coffman to call on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to resign. The Post reported that “then-Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) spoke twice last year […]
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ICYMI: Issa votes down requiring Justice Department to turn over Trump investigation documents [San Diego Union-Tribune]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Only days after Congressman Issa’s flirtation with independence, he backtracked on the need for a special investigator AND voted to shield Trump from Congressional scrutiny on his potential ties to Russia. “Congressman Issa is one of President Trump’s biggest cheerleaders, so there was never any question that he would vote […]
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House Republicans Vote to Keep Trump Tax Returns Secret, American People in the Dark
This evening, Congressman Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) offered a priviledged resolution in the House of Representatives calling on President Trump to release his tax returns so that the American people can have a clear understanding of his business ties, potential conflicts of interest, and the national security threats they may pose. But instead of acting to […]
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ICYMI: Double Speak Darrell Backs Down on Call for Special Prosecutor, Kowtows to Trump
Predictably, Congressman Darrell Issa’s recent flirtation with independence was fleeting and fake. “Congressman Issa has spent the last year serving as one of President Trump’s biggest cheerleaders, so there was never any question that he would come crawling back,” said DCCC Spokesman Tyler Law. “Issa’s penchant for political double speak and lack of independence from […]
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QUE NO SE TE PASE: La Opinión: Los republicanos deben dar la cara
El editorial de La Opinión le mando un mensaje claro aquellos congresistas republicanos que cancelaron reuniones locales o se negaron a reunirse con sus votantes durante el receso del Congreso: “Lo importante es que escuche la voz de quienes se ven impactados por lo que ocurre en Washington y que quienes se nieguen a […]
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MARCH INTO ’18 RECESS RECAP: Widespread Coverage of House Republicans Facing Constituent Backlash
At the beginning of February, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee launched an unprecedented accountability project called “March into ‘18”. With the goal of harnessing the existing grassroots energy and holding House Republicans accountable for their unpopular agenda, the DCCC invested in state parties to hire full-time, local organizing staffers in 20 targeted districts. Thanks to […]
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DON’T BE FOOLED: Tenney Has Not Scheduled a Single Town Hall
Ignore the smoke and mirrors. Despite Congresswoman Claudia Tenney’s so-called “reversal” on holding an in-person town hall with her constituents, she has yet to set a date or time for a town hall. “Congresswoman Tenney shouldn’t pat herself on the back for potentially agreeing to do her job—especially after spending the past month ducking and […]
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ICYMI: Will Hurd Taking Heat for Falling in Line with Trump
Congressman Hurd’s constituents would like a word with him. As Republicans in Washington are preparing to repeal the Affordable Care Act without a replacement and President Trump is moving ahead with his border wall and deportation force, Congressman Hurd is nowhere to be found. “Texans are concerned about Republican plans to take health care […]
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#CORRUPTCONGRESS WATCH: DCCC Statement on Latest Shady Dealings by House Republicans
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT As a reminder, the House Republicans’ first priority of the 115th Congress was to gut the only independent House watchdog, making it clear that they are focused on building a wall between their shady dealings and special interest favors, and the American people. In response to the latest chapter in […]
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QUE NO SE TE PASE: Demócratas lanzan campaña bilingüe para defender el Obamacare en el Congreso
EFE: Demócratas lanzan campaña bilingüe para defender el Obamacare en el Congreso Por Raquel Godos 22 de febrero del 2017 Comité Demócrata de Campaña del Congreso (DCCC) comenzó hoy una campaña bilingüe, en inglés y en español, a través de la red social Twitter, con el objetivo de “exponer” a los republicanos en su […]