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The humanitarian crisis that the President’s policies have created at our southern border and in detention facilities across the countries is unconscionable, which is why the Democratic-led House took action today to ensure that those held in U.S. custody are not denied their basic human rights.
Today’s testimony by former Special Counsel Mueller gave the American people an opportunity to hear directly from him about his investigation into Russia’s interference in our election and President Trump’s efforts to obstruct justice.
It is entirely inappropriate for the Justice Department, under the direction of the Trump White House, to set parameters for the Special Counsel's testimony tomorrow before Congress.
The Department of Agriculture’s announcement today that it will impose new restrictions on eligibility for nutrition assistance could result in more than 3 million Americans being put at risk of going hungry.
I’m pleased to announce this year’s Online All-Stars, who led House Democrats in acquiring 1.7 million new followers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube during the three-week competition,” stated Leader Hoyer.
The American people want their elected officials to work together in good faith to ensure that our nation can afford its investments in protecting our national security, strengthening communities, fighting poverty, and expanding opportunity.
You were a wonder to us, unattainable, a longing past the reach of longing, a light beyond our light… Now our hands have touched you in your depth of night.’
When Democrats enacted the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, we included an excise tax on high-cost health insurance plans based on economists’ view that it would bend the cost curve downward and achieve savings for consumers by discouraging unnecessary overspending on care.
I am pleased that the House was able once more to come together today and pass a bipartisan bill to reauthorize critical intelligence programs that keep our country safe.
Our Constitution is clear: Congress, the executive branch, and the judiciary are co-equal and must respect each other’s role in our system of checks and balances. When Administration officials refuse to appear before Congress and ignore subpoenas for documents and testimony, they violate our Constitution’s grant of oversight authority to the legislative branch.