Tag: Congress

"It is baffling that any member of the U.S. Senate could look at the crisis this country is enduring and decide that tens of millions of low-income workers should not get a raise."

It requires a recognition that there is no longer a “center” but a future based either on lies, violence and authoritarianism or on unyielding truth, unshakeable civility and radical inclusion.

Trump and members of Congress must face consequences for inciting an attempted coup to stop the peaceful transition of power.

“At a time when so many Americans are facing economic desperation, it is tragic that the Republican leadership has turned their backs on the working families of this country."

Eleven Republican senators and senators-elect said today they will vote to reject President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s victory next Wednesday when Congress meets to formally certify it.

"I have watched as many of my colleagues rush to provide billions to corporations and wealthy individuals, while admonishing the needs of the majority of families."

“It’s just staggering that Congress can’t come together to help people in their time of need.”

“The current administration’s response has exposed serious flaws in the country’s ability to combat large scale public health challenges.”

Democrats will simply have to stop being the party of Wall Street and the arms industry and start passing legislation that actually benefits the people.

If the House of Representatives selects the president, each state would get a single vote—not one vote per House member.