Pelosi Update
October 11, 2013
End the Shutdown Today
The Republican attempt at a piecemeal approach to governing is nothing more than a political gimmick and a non-starter. Our colleagues across the aisle have shut down the government – and they can’t cherry-pick their way out of it. The government shutdown could be over in hours if Republicans could stop being the party of “no” and just take “yes” for an answer. Democrats have already stated that they are ready to cooperate.
October 4, 2013
End the Shutdown Now
Today marks the fourth day of the Republican Government Shutdown. They are insisting that they will not fund the government unless we overturn or undermine the Affordable Care Act. That will never happen.
There is a simple solution to this manufactured crisis: allow a vote on the Senate-passed measure to reopen the federal government. Enough of their members have stated willingness to support this bill – we could vote on it now and end the shutdown in a matter of hours.
September 27, 2013
Another Manufactured Crisis
As the end of the fiscal year approaches, the sad truth remains unchanged: Speaker Boehner has surrendered the gavel to the Tea Party’s desperate attempt to force a Republican Government Shutdown and
September 20, 2013
Yesterday, House Republicans heartlessly voted to gut SNAP by $40 billion over the next decade, slashing the legs on which many families stand.
September 13, 2013
Last weekend, I was honored to meet with families from the Mission at the launch of one of the city’s largest collaborative efforts to combat poverty: the Mission Promise Neighborhood.
September 6, 2013
On Wednesday, I was thrilled to take a behind-the-scenes look at Square.
August 30, 2013
A Symphony of Brotherhood
Fifty years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King inspired us as a nation with the “I Have a Dream” part of his speech at the March on Washington. It was a call to action because of the “fierce urgency of now.” As Dr.
August 23, 2013
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August 16, 2013
Last week, I was proud to join with stakeholders and community leaders for the Covered California Forum at UCSF Mission Bay.
August 9, 2013
As we continue our work to ensure the smooth implementation of the Affordable Care Act, there is much to be done to educate our nation about the health care law and how these benefits will affect Americans and their families.