Republican Outrages

President Bush pursued reckless fiscal policies for years, setting the stage for massive deficits and economic decline.

Republicans’ eight years in the White House, and six years at all the levers of power, have resulted in a faltering economy, a failing energy policy, record deficits and debt, numerous cases of corruption, and an America overstretched and weakened in the world.

A flash-based graphical timeline that details the Republican party's failures while controling Washington.

We are making progress and injecting presidential politics in this critical issue would not be helpful to quickly producing the best proposal for the American people.

I’m here today to talk about the record of the last eight years and what we can learn from it. But on a more basic level, I’m here to stand up for the principle that facts are common property.

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD) today joined with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and a group of citizens to discuss how Republican obstructionism and failed policies have weakened our economy, contributed to the turmoil on Wall Street, and neglected the real needs of the American people.