CORKER, JOHANNS LATEST FROM GOP TO CALL FOR TOP RATES TO INCREASE Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN): “So, and a lot of people are putting forth a theory and I actually think it has merit where you go ahead and give the president the 2 percent increase that he is talking about, the rate increase on the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid issued the following statement on plans by the Michigan Legislature to vote next week on a bill that attack unions and weakens the collective bargaining process. “This is a blatant attempt by Michigan Republicans to assault the collective bargaining process and undermine the standard of living it has helped…
“I will continue to seek an agreement to hold an up-or-down vote on his proposal to avoid another debt ceiling debacle.” Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) released the following statement today after Senator McConnell filibustered a bill to give the President the authority to raise the debt ceiling – a bill that…
“Every practical Republican left in Washington… willing to say out loud what we’ve known for weeks: the only remaining option is for the House to pass the Senate bill.” “The only question left is how long Speaker Boehner will make middle class families wait for relief and how long he’ll force the financial markets to…
Pressure Mounts on House GOP Leaders To Accept Obama’s Offer on Taxes COBURN: ‘I’D RATHER SEE RATES GO UP.’ “Personally, I know we have to raise revenue; I don’t really care which way we do it. Actually, I would rather see the rates go up than do it the other way, because it gives us…
Washington, D.C.—Nevada Senator Harry Reid issued the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked a treaty to strengthen the rights of people with disabilities around the world. The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was modeled on U.S. law, considered the gold standard on equal opportunity laws for the disabled. It failed by a…
“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…
AP: First Cracks In GOP Resolve On Tax Rates … Reuters: More House Republicans See Obama Tax Hikes As Part Of “Cliff” Deal … MSNBC: Cracks Appear In GOP’s Resolve On Tax Rates THREE NEW GOP LAWMAKERS ECHO REP. TOM COLE Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK): “I think we ought to take the 98 percent deal right now.” [Politico, 11/27/12] Rep. Mary Bono…