Official statements and press releases. Updates are provided by Democratic senators and staff.
“Senate Republicans have objected to a conference time and again… They know that a budget conference would only put the spotlight on divisions within the House Republican caucus.” “One year ago this week, when President Obama signed a directive suspending deportation of upstanding young people… who were brought to this country as children.” “Thanks to…
Thanks to a directive issued last year by President Obama, Alfredo and 800,000 DREAMers like him won’t be deported and will be able to work and drive legally. But President Obama’s directive isn’t a permanent answer.” “The Republican majority in the House of Representatives voted last week to resume deportation of…
“Our goal now is to pass the strongest legislation possible with as many votes as possible while staying true to our principles.” “Illegal border crossings are down 80 percent – no small accomplishment… But we can do more. We must ensure those who come to America seeking a better life do so in compliance with…
“For 15 years, James Courtney fought for this country as a member of the United States Army. But for most of those fifteen years, James’s wife Sharon was at home in Las Vegas fighting deportation.” “When our service members are fighting overseas, they should be focused on the difficult and dangerous job in front of…
Republicans Were For Passing A Budget Before They Were Against It It’s been 46 days since the Senate passed its budget. Under regular order, which the Republicans have repeatedly called for, we should be proceeding to a budget conference with the House of Representatives. But Republicans are obstructing us from doing so. Republicans were for passing…
LAS VEGAS, NV–Nevada Senator Harry Reid released the following statement on the April employment report. According to the Labor Department, 165,000 jobs were added in April and the unemployment rate dropped to 7.5 percent, the lowest in the past four years. Also, a revision by the bureau showed job gains in March and February were…
“I am a strong supporter of Americans’ right to keep and bear arms… Where I come from, people own guns as a matter of course for self-defense and for hunting. But I have always had trouble understanding why people need assault weapons to hunt or to protect their homes.” “I will vote for Senator Dianne…
At a press conference on Thursday, April 11, 2013, Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) unveiled bipartisan legislation to strengthen and enhance background checks for new purchasers of firearms. The Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act was also co-sponsored by Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Mark Kirk (R-IL). To read the…
“The right to bear arms must be balanced with the right of all the little boys and girls in this country… to grow up safe from the threat of gun violence.” “Requiring a simple background check every time a gun is sold is just common sense.” “I hope Republicans will stop trying to shut down…
Washington, DC– Nevada Senator Harry Reid released the following statement on the March employment report. According to the Labor Department, 88,000 jobs were added in March: “Today’s employment report again shows that our economy cannot afford more self-inflicted setbacks like the sequester. We need to focus on growth, not austerity. To spur greater job growth, Republicans…