Fighting for the Middle Class
Fighting for the Middle Class
House Democrats support a balanced, bi-partisan approach to address our fiscal challenges and strengthen our economy. We support an agreement that is grand in scope; that increases revenues by asking the wealthiest to pay their fair share; and that makes responsible cuts. Any agreement must ensure economic growth that creates jobs, injects demand into our markets, and brings in even more revenue. Congress must take immediate action to tackle the challenge of long-term deficit and debt reduction, while putting job creation and economic growth front and center.
Congresswoman Pelosi receives the spoils of a friendly wager on the outcome of the World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers. She is joined by several Members of Congress who represent the Detroit Tigers: Congressman John Dingell, Congressman John Conyers, Congressman Sandy Levin, and Congressman Hansen Clarke.
Remembering our Veterans
On the walls of the Presidio overlook, beside the final resting places of those willing to pay any price and bear any burden in defense of our country, there appears a poem with a simple, yet powerful, message: “remember us.” On Veterans Day and all year, we aim to remember, to honor the sacrifice of those who perished in battle, and to care for the brave men and women who come safely home. I was honored to participate in a day of service at the Presidio in honor of Veterans Day on Sunday. There is no better way to remember our nation’s veterans than to follow their example: to engage in acts of service, to give back to our communities – and, in doing so, to strengthen the fabric of our society and the character of our country. By our deeds we can honor the actions of our veterans and the memories of our fallen heroes. We can answer the voices that still call out: “remember us.”
New Funding for Central Subway
On Thursday, San Franciscans sick of suffering the overcrowded 30-Stockton received something to celebrate. Thanks to the signing of the recent Full Funding Grant Agreement, we can applaud $85 million in funding for the Central Subway – creating jobs, expanding public transit and bringing our city closer together. With the support of the community, local leaders like Mayor Ed Lee and Gavin Newsom before him, and federal leaders like Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, our city is well on track for 21st century infrastructure system.
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