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New credit card protections go into effect this week

August 24, 2010

Democrats are dedicated to protecting hard working Americans from the unfair practices of big banks and credit card companies. That’s why we passed the Credit Cardholder’s Bill of Rights – to put an end to the excessive credit card fees and crack down on deceptive and unfair gift card practices.

Happy 75th Birthday, Social Security! (Photos)

August 19, 2010

Congressional Democrats and Americans across the country celebrated Social Security’s 75th birthday on August 14th.

Over 50 million Americans, including 90% of all American seniors, receive retirement security thanks to this bedrock program. We look forward to many birthdays to come as we reaffirm our commitment to this critical program.

Democrats lower taxes for small businesses and middle class as GOP works to extend tax cuts for rich

August 12, 2010

The Democratic-led 111th Congress has enacted over $800 billion in tax cuts to help working families who are struggling to make ends meet. Through extensive tax credits and job-creating incentives, Democrats are spurring job creation and ensuring that we can compete in the global economy of the future. Because of these initiatives, tax refunds are already up 10 percent, pushing the average refund up to a record $3,000 per taxpayer.

Democrats Save Jobs and Reduce the Budget, Republicans Pay Lip Service to Fiscal Discipline

August 10, 2010

Would you fly to Washington, D.C. to keep more than 160,000 teachers in schools; prevent layoffs for almost 160,000 police officers, firefighters, and nurses; AND save $1.4 billion? That’s just what House Democrats did today.

Matlock investigates how seniors will benefit from Health Care Reform

July 30, 2010

Seniors were targeted by a campaign to scare and confuse them about the impact of health reform. We called in Matlock to help combat the lies about “death panels” and cuts in benefits.

Legendary Actor Andy Griffith honored the 45^th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid in a video today, extolling the benefits of the new Health Care law for senior citizens. His words underscore the strengthening of health services for seniors, and dispel the barrage of misinformation designed to scare them.

Democrats Celebrate 45th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid

July 29, 2010

To celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, the Democratic Caucus Seniors Task Force held a birthday party to reaffirm their support for preserving and strengthening these bedrock programs.

Manufacturing Jobs of the Future – Let’s Make it in America

July 28, 2010

Today, the House passed three bills to strengthen American manufacturing, put Americans back to work, and grow our economy. These bills join the SECTORS Act, which retrains American workers for good-paying jobs, as part of our recently announced Make it in America manufacturing strategy. Rebuilding our manufacturing industry is critical to our economic recovery because each new job in manufacturing creates four additional jobs throughout the economy.

New credit card protections go into effect this week

August 24, 2010

Democrats are dedicated to protecting hard working Americans from the unfair practices of big banks and credit card companies. That’s why we passed the Credit Cardholder’s Bill of Rights – to put an end to the excessive credit card fees and crack down on deceptive and unfair gift card practices.

Happy 75th Birthday, Social Security! (Photos)

August 19, 2010

Congressional Democrats and Americans across the country celebrated Social Security’s 75th birthday on August 14th.

Over 50 million Americans, including 90% of all American seniors, receive retirement security thanks to this bedrock program. We look forward to many birthdays to come as we reaffirm our commitment to this critical program.

Democrats lower taxes for small businesses and middle class as GOP works to extend tax cuts for rich

August 12, 2010

The Democratic-led 111th Congress has enacted over $800 billion in tax cuts to help working families who are struggling to make ends meet. Through extensive tax credits and job-creating incentives, Democrats are spurring job creation and ensuring that we can compete in the global economy of the future. Because of these initiatives, tax refunds are already up 10 percent, pushing the average refund up to a record $3,000 per taxpayer.

Democrats Save Jobs and Reduce the Budget, Republicans Pay Lip Service to Fiscal Discipline

August 10, 2010

Would you fly to Washington, D.C. to keep more than 160,000 teachers in schools; prevent layoffs for almost 160,000 police officers, firefighters, and nurses; AND save $1.4 billion? That’s just what House Democrats did today.

Matlock investigates how seniors will benefit from Health Care Reform

July 30, 2010

Seniors were targeted by a campaign to scare and confuse them about the impact of health reform. We called in Matlock to help combat the lies about “death panels” and cuts in benefits.

Legendary Actor Andy Griffith honored the 45^th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid in a video today, extolling the benefits of the new Health Care law for senior citizens. His words underscore the strengthening of health services for seniors, and dispel the barrage of misinformation designed to scare them.

Democrats Celebrate 45th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid

July 29, 2010

To celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, the Democratic Caucus Seniors Task Force held a birthday party to reaffirm their support for preserving and strengthening these bedrock programs.

Manufacturing Jobs of the Future – Let’s Make it in America

July 28, 2010

Today, the House passed three bills to strengthen American manufacturing, put Americans back to work, and grow our economy. These bills join the SECTORS Act, which retrains American workers for good-paying jobs, as part of our recently announced Make it in America manufacturing strategy. Rebuilding our manufacturing industry is critical to our economic recovery because each new job in manufacturing creates four additional jobs throughout the economy.

LARSON HAILS SENATE PASSAGE OF WALL STREET REFORM

July 15, 2010

"Today, Democrats made clear whose side we are on – and it is the side of the American people. We took bold action to stand up to Wall Street Executives and protect the savings and financial security of American families."

Democrats Launch Congressional Task Force on Housing Stabilization

July 2, 2010

The House Democratic Caucus today reaffirmed its commitment to America’s families with the launch of a new Task Force on Housing Stabilization.

Chaired by Reps. Shelley Berkley (NV) and Dennis Cardoza (CA), the Task Force will undertake a comprehensive review of housing stabilization efforts, looking at programs that have been successful along with those that are in need of changes and improvements.

Larson: DISCLOSE is an important part of reform agenda

June 22, 2010

“The Disclose Act is an important piece of our reform agenda and one of the most sweeping pieces of campaign finance reform legislation Congress has taken up in years. It is vitally important to restore the American people’s trust in their government and shed light on the special interests that are spending millions of dollars to influence political campaigns.

LARSON CONDEMNS REPUBLICAN APOLOGY TO BP

June 17, 2010

Washington, DC – Today, while members of Congress were briefed on the status of our recovery efforts from the oil spill in the Gulf Coast by Admiral Thad Allen, some Republicans were busy defending the company that caused the spill. Joe Barton of Texas, the Ranking Member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, went so far as to apologize to the CEO of BP, saying, “I think it is a tragedy of the first proportion that a private corporation can be subjected to what I would characterize as a shakedown, in this case a $20 billion shakedown.”

Larson: I want 'Made in America' to make a comeback

May 28, 2010

Washington, DC – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement after the House passed the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, legislation to create jobs, close loopholes that give corporations a tax break to send American jobs overseas, and help Americans who lost their jobs through no fault of their own.

Republicans reach new low in March to block economic recovery

May 13, 2010

“Democrats in the House believe that America must be at the forefront of innovation and achievement in order to build our economy for the long term. America has led the world in every technological achievement of the last century – computers, cars, the internet – and we can continue to lead. Apparently my Republican colleagues don’t agree."

Democrats make "Made in America" manufacturing and job creation a priority

May 6, 2010

“The Home Star jobs legislation will put American workers back on the job manufacturing and installing the supplies that will refit American homes and build a clean American energy economy.

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