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Jan. 30, 2019 Hoyer: It Is Now Clear That Republicans Have Every Intention of Using Government Shutdowns as a Tactic Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 30, 2019 Emmer Announces Subcommittee Assignments for House Committee On Financial Services Rep. Tom Emmer
Jan. 29, 2019 Carbajal Requests Update from Nuclear Regulatory Commission on PG&E Bankruptcy Rep. Salud Carbajal
Jan. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Our economy suffered an $11 billion loss in the shutdown. Individual costs are harder to see. Who knows how many fed workers missed a doctor's appointment, fell behind on payments. And @realDonaldTrump still must explain how he'll pay fed contractors." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2019 Tweet - "I opened my weekly press conference this morning by discussing the @USCBO report that said the #TrumpShutdown cost the U.S. economy at least $11 billion. I'm bringing a resolution to the Floor tomorrow to make clear that shutdowns should not be an option." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 29, 2019 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Grassley, Wyden Reaffirm Support for Treasury Engagement with OECD Process on Addressing Tax Challenges Arising from Digitalization Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 29, 2019 Committee Passes Two Hoeven Tribal Economic Development Bills Sen. John Hoeven
Jan. 29, 2019 Congressman Gonzalez Statement on $11 Billion Economic Stain of Trump Shutdown Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
Jan. 28, 2019 Pelosi Statement on CBO Report on Devastating Economic Impacts of the Trump Shutdown Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 28, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump 's shutdown caused serious damage to our economy. If he didn't appreciate the error of his ways after seeing federal workers suffering from his needless shutdown, maybe this economic damage he inflicted will set him straight. No more Trump Shutdowns." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2019 Hoyer Statement on CBO's Economic Impact Report on Costs of the Trump Shutdown Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 28, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Congressional Budget Office's Budget and Economic Outlook Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 28, 2019 Tweet - "This could've been avoided -- but President Trump wouldn't let his irrational and unrealistic campaign promise go. We can never enter a #TrumpShutdown again." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2019 Rep. Cuellar: CBO Report Reveals Trump Shutdown Cost U.S. Economy $3 Billion Rep. Henry Cuellar
Jan. 28, 2019 Cbo Report Rep. David Schweikert
Jan. 24, 2019 Scott Appointed to House Budget Committee Rep. Bobby Scott
Jan. 24, 2019 Congressman Cleaver Appointed Chairman of Subcommittee on National Security, International Development, and Monetary Policy Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
Jan. 23, 2019 McCaul, Sablan Introduce Bill Banning Shark Fin Sales in the United States Rep. Michael McCaul, ...
Jan. 22, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat and 180 Democrats Unveil the Raise the Wage Act of 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 18, 2019 Walberg Secures Spot on Communications and Technology Subcommittee Rep. Tim Walberg, ...
Jan. 17, 2019 Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Bloomberg TV Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 16, 2019 Representative Mike Levin Helps Introduce The Raise the Wage Act of 2019 Rep. Mike Levin
Jan. 16, 2019 Rep. Sylvia R. Garcia Appointed to Powerful House Financial Services and Judiciary Committees Rep. Sylvia Garcia
Jan. 16, 2019 Congressman Morelle Co-Sponsors Raise the Wage Act of 2019, Supports Workers Nationwide Rep. Joe Morelle
Jan. 16, 2019 Hoyer Remarks at Press Event to Introduce the Raise the Wage Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 16, 2019 Quigley Elected Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 15, 2019 Gov. Ricketts' State of the State Address Sen. Pete Ricketts
Jan. 14, 2019 Fleischmann on Volkswagen Naming Chattanooga As Its Norh American Electric-Vehicle Production Headquarters Rep. Chuck Fleischmann
Jan. 13, 2019 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Ted Cruz Sen. Ted Cruz
Jan. 11, 2019 The Washington Post - Why are Republicans Accused of Racism? Because We're Silent on Things Like This
Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 10, 2019 Rep. Jim Banks Named Chairman of RSC Budget Task Force Sen. Jim Banks
Jan. 10, 2019 Reps. Cuellar and McCaul Pass Bipartisan Bill Promoting US-MX Economic Partnership and Cooperation Rep. Henry Cuellar
Jan. 8, 2019 Duckworth & Durbin Re-Introduce Bill to Expand Lincoln National Heritage Area, Create Economic Opportunity in Central Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 8, 2019 Government Funding Sen. Jeff Merkley
Jan. 7, 2019 Shutdown Hurting New Jersey Small Businesses & Economy Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Jan. 7, 2019 Gov. Ricketts, Higher Education Leaders Propose New Jobs and Education Initiatives Sen. Pete Ricketts
Jan. 4, 2019 Chairman Scott Statement on December Jobs Report S Rep. Bobby Scott
Jan. 4, 2019 Webster: Jobs & Wage Growth Exceeds Expectations Rep. Daniel Webster
Jan. 4, 2019 Hoyer Statement on December Jobs Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 4, 2019 House Passes PAYGO to Steer Budget Back on Track Rep. Henry Cuellar
Jan. 4, 2019 House Democrats Pass Irresponsible Government Spending Bill Rep. Andy Biggs
Jan. 3, 2019 Tweet - "I'm honored to once again serve the people of #MD05 in Congress. I remain focused on ensuring all Marylanders have access to economic opportunities that allow themselves and their families to get ahead. https://bit.ly/2C0xo2R " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019 Klobuchar Sworn in to New Congress Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 24, 2018 Tweet - "It's Christmas Eve and @realDonaldTrump is plunging the country into chaos. The stock market is tanking and the president is waging a personal war on the Federal Reserve -- after he just fired the Secretary of Defense. #TrumpShutdown" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 21, 2018 Scott Introduces EARNS Act to Expand and Improve Apprenticeships to Help Workers, Businesses, and the Economy Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 20, 2018 Larson Rejects Another Republican Tax Bill That Leaves Working Americans With The Tab Rep. John Larson
Dec. 16, 2018 The Dominion Post - Encouraging Entrepreneurship, Innovation in the Mountain State Sen. Shelley Capito
Dec. 14, 2018 Walberg Highlights Legislative Accomplishments in 115th Congress Rep. Tim Walberg
Dec. 13, 2018 Senator Warren's Accountable Capitalism Act Moves Forward as Representatives Luján, Pocan, Lynch, Boyle, and Schakowsky Introduce House Companion Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs - Opening Statement of Sen. Mike Crapo, Hearing on SEC Oversight Sen. Mike Crapo
Dec. 7, 2018 Hoyer Statement on November Jobs Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 7, 2018 Scott Statement on November Jobs Report S Rep. Bobby Scott
Dec. 7, 2018 Thompson Statement on November Jobs Report Rep. GT Thompson
Dec. 7, 2018 Pelosi Statement on November Jobs Report Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 6, 2018 Flake, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Cut Wasteful Government Spending Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
Dec. 4, 2018 Gov. Justice reports November revenue collections were $18.8 million above estimate, FY 2019 collections now $141 million above estimates Sen. Jim Justice
Dec. 4, 2018 LaHood Announces Rural Development Investment in Hancock County Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 3, 2018 Hoeven Working to Increase Federal Funding for Comprehensive Flood Protection in the Red River Valley Sen. John Hoeven
Nov. 30, 2018 Senators Perdue, Lankford, Ernst: Political Self-Interest Prevented Changes To The Broken Budget Process Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 28, 2018 Chairman Barr Urges Fed to Keep its Commitment to Normalization Rep. Andy Barr
Nov. 26, 2018 The Washington Examiner - A Long, Proud List of Accomplishments in this Congress Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 24, 2018 Tweet - "Today is #SmallBusinessSaturday. I hope you spend today -- and every day until next year's event -- by shopping small, as they say, in your community. It can make a big difference to everyone who depends on this local support." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 21, 2018 Grassley Statement on Democratic Efforts to Roll Back Historic Economic Progress Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 21, 2018 Gov. Hickenlooper Submits Response to Independent Ethics Commission Sen. John Hickenlooper
Nov. 15, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Lawmakers Challenge Trump's Call to Cut Federal Aid to Puerto Rico Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 13, 2018 Fox News - Will Democrats Choose to Continue Bipartisan Achievements in New Congress, or Put Politics First? Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 9, 2018 Sanders to Re-Introduce $15 Minimum Wage Bill in First Week of New Congress Sen. Bernie Sanders
Nov. 9, 2018 Fueling South Dakota's Economy Sen. John Thune
Nov. 9, 2018 Our Policies Are Moving the U.S. Economy in the Right Direction Sen. John Boozman
Nov. 9, 2018 Senator Young and U.S. Secretary of Labor Discuss Workforce Development and Retirement Security in Indiana Sen. Todd Young
Nov. 7, 2018 Pallone on Democrats Winning House Majority Rep. Frank Pallone
Nov. 6, 2018 Tweet - "4.5 MILLION, Jobs added since the election of President Trump. We are in the midst of the longest positive job-growth streak on record. #BetterOffNow" Rep. Steve Scalise
Nov. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Our bold, pro-growth agenda is delivering results for hardworking American workers and families. Job openings are at a record high--for the sixth consecutive month, there are more job openings than there are unemployed people looking for work. #BetterOffNow" Rep. Steve Scalise
Nov. 4, 2018 Fox News "Fox News Sunday" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 2, 2018 Latta Statement On Strong October Jobs Report Bureau Of Labor Statistics Report Shows Highest Wage Growth In A Decade; Job Creation Beats Expectations Rep. Bob Latta
Date Title Politician
Jan. 30, 2019 Hoyer: It Is Now Clear That Republicans Have Every Intention of Using Government Shutdowns as a Tactic Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 30, 2019 Emmer Announces Subcommittee Assignments for House Committee On Financial Services Rep.Tom Emmer
Jan. 29, 2019 Carbajal Requests Update from Nuclear Regulatory Commission on PG&E Bankruptcy Rep.Salud Carbajal
Jan. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Our economy suffered an $11 billion loss in the shutdown. Individual costs are harder to see. Who knows how many fed workers missed a doctor's appointment, fell behind on payments. And @realDonaldTrump still must explain how he'll pay fed contractors." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2019 Tweet - "I opened my weekly press conference this morning by discussing the @USCBO report that said the #TrumpShutdown cost the U.S. economy at least $11 billion. I'm bringing a resolution to the Floor tomorrow to make clear that shutdowns should not be an option." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 29, 2019 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Grassley, Wyden Reaffirm Support for Treasury Engagement with OECD Process on Addressing Tax Challenges Arising from Digitalization Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 29, 2019 Committee Passes Two Hoeven Tribal Economic Development Bills Sen.John Hoeven
Jan. 29, 2019 Congressman Gonzalez Statement on $11 Billion Economic Stain of Trump Shutdown Rep.Vicente Gonzalez
Jan. 28, 2019 Pelosi Statement on CBO Report on Devastating Economic Impacts of the Trump Shutdown Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 28, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump 's shutdown caused serious damage to our economy. If he didn't appreciate the error of his ways after seeing federal workers suffering from his needless shutdown, maybe this economic damage he inflicted will set him straight. No more Trump Shutdowns." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2019 Hoyer Statement on CBO's Economic Impact Report on Costs of the Trump Shutdown Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 28, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Congressional Budget Office's Budget and Economic Outlook Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 28, 2019 Tweet - "This could've been avoided -- but President Trump wouldn't let his irrational and unrealistic campaign promise go. We can never enter a #TrumpShutdown again." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2019 Rep. Cuellar: CBO Report Reveals Trump Shutdown Cost U.S. Economy $3 Billion Rep.Henry Cuellar
Jan. 28, 2019 Cbo Report Rep.David Schweikert
Jan. 24, 2019 Scott Appointed to House Budget Committee Rep.Bobby Scott
Jan. 24, 2019 Congressman Cleaver Appointed Chairman of Subcommittee on National Security, International Development, and Monetary Policy Rep.Emanuel Cleaver
Jan. 23, 2019 McCaul, Sablan Introduce Bill Banning Shark Fin Sales in the United States Rep.Michael McCaul, ...
Jan. 22, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat and 180 Democrats Unveil the Raise the Wage Act of 2019 Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 18, 2019 Walberg Secures Spot on Communications and Technology Subcommittee Rep.Tim Walberg, ...
Jan. 17, 2019 Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Bloomberg TV Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 16, 2019 Representative Mike Levin Helps Introduce The Raise the Wage Act of 2019 Rep.Mike Levin
Jan. 16, 2019 Rep. Sylvia R. Garcia Appointed to Powerful House Financial Services and Judiciary Committees Rep.Sylvia Garcia
Jan. 16, 2019 Congressman Morelle Co-Sponsors Raise the Wage Act of 2019, Supports Workers Nationwide Rep.Joe Morelle
Jan. 16, 2019 Hoyer Remarks at Press Event to Introduce the Raise the Wage Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 16, 2019 Quigley Elected Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 15, 2019 Gov. Ricketts' State of the State Address Sen.Pete Ricketts
Jan. 14, 2019 Fleischmann on Volkswagen Naming Chattanooga As Its Norh American Electric-Vehicle Production Headquarters Rep.Chuck Fleischmann
Jan. 13, 2019 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Ted Cruz Sen.Ted Cruz
Jan. 11, 2019 The Washington Post - Why are Republicans Accused of Racism? Because We're Silent on Things Like This
Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 10, 2019 Rep. Jim Banks Named Chairman of RSC Budget Task Force Sen.Jim Banks
Jan. 10, 2019 Reps. Cuellar and McCaul Pass Bipartisan Bill Promoting US-MX Economic Partnership and Cooperation Rep.Henry Cuellar
Jan. 8, 2019 Duckworth & Durbin Re-Introduce Bill to Expand Lincoln National Heritage Area, Create Economic Opportunity in Central Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 8, 2019 Government Funding Sen.Jeff Merkley
Jan. 7, 2019 Shutdown Hurting New Jersey Small Businesses & Economy Rep.Josh Gottheimer
Jan. 7, 2019 Gov. Ricketts, Higher Education Leaders Propose New Jobs and Education Initiatives Sen.Pete Ricketts
Jan. 4, 2019 Chairman Scott Statement on December Jobs Report S Rep.Bobby Scott
Jan. 4, 2019 Webster: Jobs & Wage Growth Exceeds Expectations Rep.Daniel Webster
Jan. 4, 2019 Hoyer Statement on December Jobs Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 4, 2019 House Passes PAYGO to Steer Budget Back on Track Rep.Henry Cuellar
Jan. 4, 2019 House Democrats Pass Irresponsible Government Spending Bill Rep.Andy Biggs
Jan. 3, 2019 Tweet - "I'm honored to once again serve the people of #MD05 in Congress. I remain focused on ensuring all Marylanders have access to economic opportunities that allow themselves and their families to get ahead. https://bit.ly/2C0xo2R " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019 Klobuchar Sworn in to New Congress Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 24, 2018 Tweet - "It's Christmas Eve and @realDonaldTrump is plunging the country into chaos. The stock market is tanking and the president is waging a personal war on the Federal Reserve -- after he just fired the Secretary of Defense. #TrumpShutdown" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 21, 2018 Scott Introduces EARNS Act to Expand and Improve Apprenticeships to Help Workers, Businesses, and the Economy Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 20, 2018 Larson Rejects Another Republican Tax Bill That Leaves Working Americans With The Tab Rep.John Larson
Dec. 16, 2018 The Dominion Post - Encouraging Entrepreneurship, Innovation in the Mountain State Sen.Shelley Capito
Dec. 14, 2018 Walberg Highlights Legislative Accomplishments in 115th Congress Rep.Tim Walberg
Dec. 13, 2018 Senator Warren's Accountable Capitalism Act Moves Forward as Representatives Luján, Pocan, Lynch, Boyle, and Schakowsky Introduce House Companion Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs - Opening Statement of Sen. Mike Crapo, Hearing on SEC Oversight Sen.Mike Crapo
Dec. 7, 2018 Hoyer Statement on November Jobs Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 7, 2018 Scott Statement on November Jobs Report S Rep.Bobby Scott
Dec. 7, 2018 Thompson Statement on November Jobs Report Rep.GT Thompson
Dec. 7, 2018 Pelosi Statement on November Jobs Report Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 6, 2018 Flake, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Cut Wasteful Government Spending Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
Dec. 4, 2018 Gov. Justice reports November revenue collections were $18.8 million above estimate, FY 2019 collections now $141 million above estimates Sen.Jim Justice
Dec. 4, 2018 LaHood Announces Rural Development Investment in Hancock County Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 3, 2018 Hoeven Working to Increase Federal Funding for Comprehensive Flood Protection in the Red River Valley Sen.John Hoeven
Nov. 30, 2018 Senators Perdue, Lankford, Ernst: Political Self-Interest Prevented Changes To The Broken Budget Process Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 28, 2018 Chairman Barr Urges Fed to Keep its Commitment to Normalization Rep.Andy Barr
Nov. 26, 2018 The Washington Examiner - A Long, Proud List of Accomplishments in this Congress Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 24, 2018 Tweet - "Today is #SmallBusinessSaturday. I hope you spend today -- and every day until next year's event -- by shopping small, as they say, in your community. It can make a big difference to everyone who depends on this local support." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 21, 2018 Grassley Statement on Democratic Efforts to Roll Back Historic Economic Progress Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 21, 2018 Gov. Hickenlooper Submits Response to Independent Ethics Commission Sen.John Hickenlooper
Nov. 15, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Lawmakers Challenge Trump's Call to Cut Federal Aid to Puerto Rico Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 13, 2018 Fox News - Will Democrats Choose to Continue Bipartisan Achievements in New Congress, or Put Politics First? Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 9, 2018 Sanders to Re-Introduce $15 Minimum Wage Bill in First Week of New Congress Sen.Bernie Sanders
Nov. 9, 2018 Fueling South Dakota's Economy Sen.John Thune
Nov. 9, 2018 Our Policies Are Moving the U.S. Economy in the Right Direction Sen.John Boozman
Nov. 9, 2018 Senator Young and U.S. Secretary of Labor Discuss Workforce Development and Retirement Security in Indiana Sen.Todd Young
Nov. 7, 2018 Pallone on Democrats Winning House Majority Rep.Frank Pallone
Nov. 6, 2018 Tweet - "4.5 MILLION, Jobs added since the election of President Trump. We are in the midst of the longest positive job-growth streak on record. #BetterOffNow" Rep.Steve Scalise
Nov. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Our bold, pro-growth agenda is delivering results for hardworking American workers and families. Job openings are at a record high--for the sixth consecutive month, there are more job openings than there are unemployed people looking for work. #BetterOffNow" Rep.Steve Scalise
Nov. 4, 2018 Fox News "Fox News Sunday" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 2, 2018 Latta Statement On Strong October Jobs Report Bureau Of Labor Statistics Report Shows Highest Wage Growth In A Decade; Job Creation Beats Expectations Rep.Bob Latta
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