*2014 Republican Budget

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Hoyer Statement in Support of Federal Employees During Ongoing Budget Negotiations

“I stand in solidarity with AFGE and NTEU today - and with all those who serve in our nation’s federal workforce.

Someone’s Feeling Defensive…

Speaker John Boehner is clearly feeling defensive about the lack of accomplishments by the Do-Nothing Republicans – we’re shocked he was able to keep a straight face when he tried to blame Democrats for Republicans’ failure to compromise. From the Hill: