The Republican Do Nothing Congress – rated among the least productive in history – has managed to outdo itself, refusing to hear debate on critical legislation for over a month. Over that period, the House has only met nine times for brief sessions lasting for just a few minutes.
In other words, they’ve met for less than an hour over the course of a full month. Not bad work if you can get it.
Hartford – Congressman John B. Larson released the following statement on the passing of former Senator George McGovern today:
"Our nation lost a champion of the American dream with the passing of Senator George McGovern.
"A true humanitarian, Senator McGovern worked tirelessly for the greater good, and will always be remembered for his efforts to end the war in Vietnam.
"His career is a testament to both peace and to the importance of the American middle class, and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time."
HARTFORD, CT – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Labor’s September employment report, which shows that the U.S. economy added 114,000 jobs in September - the 31st straight month of private sector job growth - and saw unemployment fall to 7.8 percent:
In their Pledge to America at the start of this Congress, House Republicans declared that they would no longer “kick the can down the road.” Yet on issue after issue, that’s just what they’ve done – offering partisanship instead of progress.
WASHINGTON – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer, Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn, Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson, Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman Xaiver Becerra, Budget Committee Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen, and House Democrats held a press conference calling on House Republicans to cancel recess until the Republican controlled Congress fulfills their responsibilities to the American people.
You can watch the press conference and read the transcript below:
WASHINGTON – On MSNBC today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) told Martin Bashir that GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney doesn’t understand how personal his attack on 47% of the country is to Americans because they are “invisible to him”.
WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on the House passage of H.J. Res. 117 – the six-month bill to keep the government funded into the 113th Congress:
“The vote today may allow people to take a deep breath and avoid another manufactured crisis before the election, but we’re simply kicking the can down the road again.
“American families are hurting and they are looking for Congress to lead. What they’re getting from the GOP instead is the biggest do-nothing-Congress ever.
Today we come together as a nation to honor the brave men and women who serve our country by keeping America safe. Without the brave efforts of our soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines and Coast Guardsmen, our nation would not live so freely. For their service and sacrifice, we owe a great debt to our veterans and to their families.
Today Social Security recipients—seniors, the disabled, survivors, and children—across the country are being notified that they will not be receiving a cost of living adjustment (COLA) to their Social Security benefits for the second year in a row.
Job growth starts with small business. That's why Democrats in Congress cut taxes for small businesses by over $80 billion. Small businesses created nearly two-thirds of new jobs over the last 15 years, and our work will help America's 27 million small businesses work our way out of the Bush recession.
But Republicans tried to block help for small businesses. They voted against 15 of the 16 tax breaks for small businesses enacted by this Congress.
Here are few critical tax cuts that Congress passed to grow small businesses and create new jobs:
Today, the House Democratic Caucus launched the official website of the House Democratic Women’s Working Group.
Co-chaired by Reps. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Gwen Moore (WI-04), the Democratic Women’s Working Group is dedicated to advancing policies that expand equality and opportunity for all women.
The Working Group and the website promote legislation and issues of importance to women—including economic security, ending discrimination and violence, improved access to health care, and international women’s empowerment.
Today, President Obama signed into law a bill that will create 500,000 new jobs and grow American small businesses – all without adding a dime to the deficit.
The passage and signing of the bill represents a hard fought victory for small businesses. Republicans have now voted against 15 of the 16 tax breaks for small businesses enacted by this Congress, despite their claims to support small business tax breaks.
Here’s how the Small Business Jobs Act creates jobs and benefits small businesses:
Major new health reform benefits take effect today to help keep health insurance companies accountable, lower health care costs, guarantee more health care choices, and enhance the quality of health care for all Americans.
Women’s health is a top priority for House Democrats, and increasing access to affordable prenatal health care and education is no exception. With a few simple solutions, we can reduce complications from pregnancy and help mothers stay informed about everything they can do to ensure a healthy pregnancy.
HARTFORD, CT – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Labor’s September employment report, which shows that the U.S. economy added 114,000 jobs in September - the 31st straight month of private sector job growth - and saw unemployment fall to 7.8 percent:
WASHINGTON – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer, Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn, Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson, Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman Xaiver Becerra, Budget Committee Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen, and House Democrats held a press conference calling on House Republicans to cancel recess until the Republican controlled Congress fulfills their responsibilities to the American people.
You can watch the press conference and read the transcript below:
WASHINGTON – On MSNBC today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) told Martin Bashir that GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney doesn’t understand how personal his attack on 47% of the country is to Americans because they are “invisible to him”.
WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on the House passage of H.J. Res. 117 – the six-month bill to keep the government funded into the 113th Congress:
“The vote today may allow people to take a deep breath and avoid another manufactured crisis before the election, but we’re simply kicking the can down the road again.
“American families are hurting and they are looking for Congress to lead. What they’re getting from the GOP instead is the biggest do-nothing-Congress ever.
WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) mocked House Republicans today for choosing to use the very limited time left this Congress to pursue a cheap, partisan, political attack instead of getting to work addressing the long list of important business facing the nation.
WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) and Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra (CA) held a press avail after the Democratic Caucus meeting this morning calling on the Republican leadership to keep the House in session to complete the nation’s business.
You can watch the avail and read the transcript below:
WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on the Department of Labor’s August employment report. The U.S. economy added 96,000 jobs, including 103,000 private sector jobs. The unemployment rate shrank to 8.1 percent:
“This past week Americans have been provided with a clear choice between continued action to boost growth and economic prosperity or returning to the failed policies that landed us in this crisis in the first place.
