Press Release

“I have known my good friend Henry Waxman for almost fifty years.  He is one of the House’s most talented and committed legislators.

“Today’s news that the fourth quarter of 2013 saw economic growth at 3.2% ought to be greeted by cautious optimism

“Five years after the Democratic Congress and President Obama enacted the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, we must continue to make women’s equality and access to opportunity a hallmark of the Democratic agenda – and I am proud of our work to make progress in this critical area.  

“This is not a perfect bill, and I am disappointed that it cuts food assistance that is critical for millions of Americans who are at risk of hunger.  

“I think what the President said [was] we want to work together. But if you don't work, I’m not going to be immobilized, I’m not going to forget that I’m elected by all the people to do things.

“I am glad that the President chose to hold his first public event after the State of the Union address in Maryland to highlight local businesses committed to hiring American workers and paying them fair wages. 

“Tonight, President Obama challenged Congress to join him in taking action on the most pressing challenges we face as a nation.

“Today’s vote was yet another waste of time and one more example of House Republicans’ obsession with undermining women’s access to quality, affordable health care.