“It’s difficult to engage in rational negotiation when one side holds well-known facts and proven truths in such low esteem” “The few reasonable Republicans left in Congress agree we need to give certainty to middle-class families now.” “I still believe there are 26 reasonable Republicans willing to put their promise to serve constituents ahead of…
“Republican plan… would reach deep into the pockets of middle class families” “Given the choice between millionaires and the middle class, Republicans sided with the wealthiest few.” “Democrats won’t pass it. President Obama won’t sign it. And the American people won’t support it.” Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid spoke on the Senate…
Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid released the following statement today: “To protect millionaires, Speaker Boehner’s offer would force middle class families to pay higher taxes. Raising taxes on the middle class is bad policy and flunks the test of balance. To protect the middle class while reducing the deficit, simple math dictates…
“Negotiating advice for Republican Leaders: you’re doing it wrong.” “The sooner they make a legitimate offer, the sooner we can all start working to find the middle ground.” Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid spoke on the Senate floor today regarding the tax and budget negotiations. Below are his remarks as prepared for…
In Response to House Republican Leadership, Reid Reminds Republicans That Sequester Cuts Resulted From Their Adherence to Tea Party Dogma Reid to House Leadership: “Show Americans You Are Still Capable Of Accomplishing Something of Utility” By Passing Middle-Class Tax Cut Vows to Keep Senate In Session as Long as Necessary If House Will Ask Millionaires…
September Vote on Six-Month CR Would Provide Stability for Fall Fiscal Negotiations Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced an agreement with House Speaker John Boehner and President Barack Obama on a six-month Continuing Resolution (CR) that will avoid a government shutdown while funding the government at $1.047 trillion. “This agreement reached between…
“If the defense cuts are Obama’s, they are also John Boehner’s, Eric Cantor’s, Mitch McConnell’s and Jon Kyl’s.” [Milbank, Opinion, Washington Post, 7/25/12 “The bill passed with the votes of a majority of House and Senate Republicans and the encouragement of — wait for it — Mitt Romney.” [Milbank, Opinion, Washington Post, 7/25/12] “The GOP refused to…
Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid spoke on the Senate floor today regarding the Bring Jobs Home Act, a bill to end taxpayer incentives for companies to outsource American jobs. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: If you own a business in this country, your goal is to make a profit. There’s…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released a JEC report finding that Representative Paul Ryan’s Fiscal Year 2013 Budget proposal would give large tax cuts to the wealthiest Americans while increasing the tax burden on the middle class. The report, entitled “Winners and Losers: Understanding the…
Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid spoke on the Senate floor today regarding show votes on non-binding Republican budget resolutions. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: It’s almost universally acknowledged that Republican obstructionism has reached new heights in the Senate. Democrats would have to break a filibuster to declare the sky blue…