Extending the Payroll Tax Cut, Marking the One-Year Anniversary of the Repeal of "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell"

Extending the Payroll Tax Cut
Today, the House passed a bipartisan agreement to extend the payroll tax cut, unemployment benefits, and the Medicare physician fee fix. This is a victory for the American people. They spoke out clearly and, as a result, 160 million American workers will continue to receive their payroll tax cut – about $1,000 in the pockets of the average family. This bipartisan bill was also passed by the Senate and will be signed into law immediately. 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.

Congresswoman Pelosi holds an enrollment ceremony with Democratic Members of the House and Senate and service members to sign legislation repealing the discriminatory ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy. This week marks the one-year anniversary of the repeal of the policy.

Marking the One-Year Anniversary of the Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
This week marks the one-year anniversary of President Obama signing into law legislation to repeal the discriminatory “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy. When the Democratic majorities in the House and Senate took action last year to end this wrongheaded policy, we reaffirmed the core American principle that anyone who wishes to serve, secure, and defend this country must be judged by their abilities and honored for their dedication and sacrifice.

America is the land of the free and the home of the brave because of our men and women in uniform. By repealing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” we honor their service by recommitting to the values that they fight for on the battlefield.

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