Pelosi Update
January 13, 2012
On Wednesday, I was pleased to visit multiple small businesses on a Merchant Walk in Noe Valley to discuss House Democrats’ commitment to America’s small businesses—including fighting and succeeding in continuing the payroll tax cut for 160 million working Americans.
January 6, 2012
Instead of passing legislation to put Americans back to work, over the last 367 days they have voted to end the Medicare guarantee, slash college aid, and repeal health insurance for young people and children while protecting tax breaks for millionaires and companies that ship jobs overseas.
December 23, 2011
Along with President Obama, House Democrats remain committed to a yearlong agreement to extend the payroll tax cut and unemployment insurance, and ensure seniors can continue to see the doctor of their choice.
December 16, 2011
Americans can't wait. Congress must act now.
December 9, 2011
Congress must not go home for the holidays until we extend the payroll tax cut and unemployment insurance, two essential pieces of the President’s American Jobs Act.
December 2, 2011
Strengthening the Middle Class
House Republican leaders continue to protect people making more than a million dollars a year while risking a $1,000 tax hike on the middle class and the loss of at least 400,000 jobs.
November 23, 2011
Democrats repeatedly supported a big, bold, and balanced plan to reduce our deficit and grow our economy.
November 18, 2011
On Wednesday, the Congress was honored to bestow the Congressional Gold Medal on American astronauts John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins.
November 11, 2011
On the battlefield, the military pledges to leave no soldier behind. As a nation, let it be our pledge that when they return home, we leave no veteran behind.
November 4, 2011
After 300 Days, Still No Jobs Plan
After more than 300 days in the majority, Republicans have failed to enact a jobs agenda. Instead, they have voted 17 times against Democratic proposals to create or protect American jobs.