*Economic Opportunity
Republicans have controlled both the House and the Senate for four weeks, and their record shows that they have focused on extreme, partisan legislation rather than taking action to help the middle class and all those who aspire to it.
I’m proud to be joining my colleagues here today to re-introduce the Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave Act.
‘Save American Workers’ – make sure they don't lose purchasing power.
At the end of this month, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act will expire, creating uncertainty for businesses that want to invest in our economy and create more jobs here at home. The 113th Congress adjourned without reauthorizing this program, which is crucial to our economic stability and enjoys broad support. Now business leaders are joining House Democrats in calling on Republicans to move quickly to extend TRIA when the 114th Congress convenes in January.
I am very disappointed that the Senate failed to reauthorize the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act before it adjourned for the year.
I am glad that the House finally acted on a multi-year reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’s jobs report for November shows an economy that is resilient and ripe for growth.
Yesterday, President Obama announced executive actions he will take to fix our nation’s broken immigration system.
Once again, Republicans are wasting the Congress’s time – and the American people’s time – on partisan messaging bills that would do little to create jobs or grow our economy.
Earlier today, Speaker Boehner shared a list of his ideas on how to create jobs. There was just one problem… it was completely empty:
