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Pelosi: Holder Contempt About Anti-Voter Suppression Efforts
Representative Nancy Pelosi explains how the Republican's contempt vote is related to their voter suppression efforts.
Help Keep College Affordable
If Congress doesn't act, the federal student loan interest rates will double from 3.4% to 6.8%. President Obama is calling on Congress to help keep college affordable for the more than 7 million students who rely on federal student loans to attend college.
Weekly Address: Congress Must Act to Keep our Teachers on the Job
In this week's address, President Obama urges Congress to take action now to put our teachers back to work in classrooms, because the best predictor of individual and American success in this economy is a good education.
Obama For America TV Ad: "Jobs"
The President's jobs plan would put teachers, firefighters, police officers, and construction workers back to work right now. And it's paid for by asking the wealthiest Americans to pay a little more, but Congress refuses to act. Tell Congress we can't wait: http://www.barackobama.com/JobsNow
President Obama's "To Do" List for Congress
President Obama has put together a "to do" list for Congress that, if acted upon quickly, will create jobs and help restore middle class security. These initiatives all have bipartisan support, and the President believes that they will help create an economy built to last that supports secure American jobs and makes things the rest of the world buys - not one built on outsourcing, loopholes, or risky financial deals.
Voting Fraud by Texas Congress Members Caught on Tape!
Texas lawmakers are voting more then once for the same bill, violating House rules and are not being disciplined by Speaker of the House, Tom Craddick.
Rules and Precedents of the Texas House, 82nd Legislature:
Section 47. Voting for Another Member
— Any member found guilty by the house of knowingly voting for another member on the voting machine without that other member’s permission shall be subject to discipline deemed appropriate by the house.
Republicans' Majority Is In Jeopardy
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) released a web video, "In Jeopardy," featuring reaction to Speaker John Boehner's stunning admission that the House Republican Majority is in jeopardy. Boehner said Republicans face "real challenge" in this November's election and could lose the House.
Jesse Kelly Said He Would Eliminate Medicare Over Time
Calling on Congress to Prevent Student Interest Rates from Doubling
President Obama calls on Congress to act before student loan interest rates double for more than 7.4 million students, adding an average of $1000 to their debt.
Martin Sheen: Stand Up for Medicare
Help us reach 1 million signatures telling Republican that ending the Medicare guarantee for seniors to pay for tax breaks for special interests and the wealthy is unacceptable at http://www.StandUpForMedicare.com
