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Dec 21, 2022: NPR: Zelenskyy was escorted into the Chamber by House Democrats
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was escorted into a packed House Chamber by a welcome committee made up of members of both Congressional chambers.
His arrival was met with extended applause from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
Escorts from the House included Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-M.D., Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Cali., Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill.
He then took to the lectern to address Congress.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was escorted into a packed House Chamber by a welcome committee made up of members of both Congressional chambers.
His arrival was met with extended applause from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
Escorts from the House included Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-M.D., Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Cali., Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill.
He then took to the lectern to address Congress.
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Dec 9, 2022: Capital-Gazette: ‘It’s personal’: Maryland Democrats say US electoral count bill elicits searing Jan. 6 memories
“It’s still difficult,” Cardin says. “We relive it when we see the videos today.” That jarring afternoon may remain lodged in his memory, but Cardin and many of his colleagues — including fellow U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland and Baltimore-area U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes — are pushing for pending legislation to lessen the chances of similar insurrections by eliminating ambiguity in the electoral count system that officially decides who will be president. Cardin was a member of an informal, bipartisan Senate group that developed the pending bill. Dec 9, 2022: Vanity Fair: KYRSTEN SINEMA KEEPS HOLDING THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY HOSTAGE
The Arizona Senator announced she's leaving the Democratic party and registering as an Independent, but she's been cagey about what that will mean for Democrats in the Senate now, and in 2024 should she run for reelection. |
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Hakeem Jeffries, Pressing to Lead Democrats, Marks a Generational Shift
The congressman, who has served in the House for a decade, would be a far different leader from Speaker Nancy Pelosi, whom he is running to succeed. 11.18.22
The congressman, who has served in the House for a decade, would be a far different leader from Speaker Nancy Pelosi, whom he is running to succeed. 11.18.22
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May 1, 2022:
GOP has a rightwing extreme and Democrats have a leftwing extreme. The problem with the GOP is the that rightwing is leading them and they have no clue where they are going. And Liberal left wing didn't plan an insurrection then ignore it when it became violent..then embrace it again when they thought the coast was clear. Utah Democrats are endorsing a Republican that isnt an extremist like Mike Lee in order to get Lee out of office. They understand that Democracy is at risk. We are in high percentiles for a second Civil War maybe as early as November 2022 with Part 2 of Jan 6 2021. |
April 7, 2022: The Bulletin: Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed by Senate as first Black woman on Supreme Court
The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon, making her the 116th justice – and first Black woman – to serve on the nation's highest court.
The Senate's historic vote was 53-47, and three Republicans – Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mitt Romney of Utah – joined every member of the Democratic caucus in voting for her confirmation.
The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon, making her the 116th justice – and first Black woman – to serve on the nation's highest court.
The Senate's historic vote was 53-47, and three Republicans – Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mitt Romney of Utah – joined every member of the Democratic caucus in voting for her confirmation.
Feb 15, 2022: Politico: POLITICO Playbook PM: House Dem retirements hit 30, a modern record
Rep. KATHLEEN RICE (D-N.Y.) said that she won’t run for reelection, making her the 30th Democratic retirement this cycle, which the NRCC is touting as the highest for Dems since 1992.
Rep. KATHLEEN RICE (D-N.Y.) said that she won’t run for reelection, making her the 30th Democratic retirement this cycle, which the NRCC is touting as the highest for Dems since 1992.
Jan 22, 2022: CBS News: Senator Kyrsten Sinema formally censured by Arizona Democratic Party
The Arizona Democratic Party has voted to formally censure Senator Kyrsten Sinema "as a result of her failure to do whatever it takes to ensure the health of our democracy," the party said Saturday. The announcement came just days after Sinema opposed a change to the Senate rules that could have moved Democratic-backed voting rights legislation forward.
The Arizona Democratic Party has voted to formally censure Senator Kyrsten Sinema "as a result of her failure to do whatever it takes to ensure the health of our democracy," the party said Saturday. The announcement came just days after Sinema opposed a change to the Senate rules that could have moved Democratic-backed voting rights legislation forward.
Jan 19, 2022: CBS: Senate braces for showdown over voting rights, filibuster rule
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday that Democrats will seek a carveout to the filibuster rule to pass voting rights legislation by replacing the current 60-vote threshold needed to break a filibuster with an old-fashioned "talking filibuster."
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday that Democrats will seek a carveout to the filibuster rule to pass voting rights legislation by replacing the current 60-vote threshold needed to break a filibuster with an old-fashioned "talking filibuster."
Jan 11, 2022: KHSB: Missouri bill would ban critical race theory in schools
Democratic Rep. Paula Brown said the legislation is "setting people up to just be in court."
"Make no mistake: these bills are an attack on Missouri students," she said in a statement after the committee hearing. "They have the right to learn in classrooms free from censorship."
Democratic Rep. Paula Brown said the legislation is "setting people up to just be in court."
"Make no mistake: these bills are an attack on Missouri students," she said in a statement after the committee hearing. "They have the right to learn in classrooms free from censorship."
Dec 19, 2021: MSN: Manchin pulls support for Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending plan
Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia said Sunday he can no longer support President Biden's Build Back Better Act, dealing a potentially fatal blow to the $1.75 trillion tax and spending plan that includes Democrats' key domestic policy initiatives.
Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia said Sunday he can no longer support President Biden's Build Back Better Act, dealing a potentially fatal blow to the $1.75 trillion tax and spending plan that includes Democrats' key domestic policy initiatives.
Dec 12, 2021: Thomasville Times-Enterprise: Bill would help rural areas battle opioid addiction
Sponsored by Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff and Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, the Rural Opioid Abuse Prevention Act would help ensure that rural communities with a high level of opioid overdoses have the resources needed to respond to the crisis.
Sponsored by Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff and Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, the Rural Opioid Abuse Prevention Act would help ensure that rural communities with a high level of opioid overdoses have the resources needed to respond to the crisis.
Dec 10, 2021: Deseret News: Do Republicans owe Democrats an apology? Why one Utah candidate is saying sorry for GOP ‘wrongs’
Republican candidate Nick Huey has launched a somewhat unorthodox campaign in Utah’s 4th Congressional District.
Republican candidate Nick Huey has launched a somewhat unorthodox campaign in Utah’s 4th Congressional District.
Dec 1, 2021: CBS News: Stacey Abrams announces another bid for Georgia governor
Stacey Abrams, the former Democratic nominee for Georgia governor, announced Wednesday that she's running again in 2022.
Stacey Abrams, the former Democratic nominee for Georgia governor, announced Wednesday that she's running again in 2022.
Sept 17, 2021: Salon: Amanda Marcotte: Occupy Wall Street set the tone: A decade later, how protests against inequality made the GOP worse
July 12, 2021: Houston Public Media: Texas Democrats Plan To Leave State In Effort To Block GOP Voting Restrictions
“Today, Texas House Democrats stand united in our decision to break quorum and refuse to let the Republican-led legislature force through dangerous legislation that would trample on Texans' freedom to vote,” read a statement from House Democratic leaders. “We are now taking the fight to our nation's Capitol. We are living on borrowed time in Texas. We need Congress to act now to pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to protect Texans — and all Americans — from the Trump Republicans' nationwide war on democracy.”
The statement was attributed to Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner, D-Grand Prairie; Mexican American Legislative Caucus Chair Rafael Anchía, D-Dallas; Texas Legislative Black Caucus Chair Nicole Collier, D-Fort Worth; state Rep. Garnet Coleman, D-Houston; and state Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston.
Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa also confirmed the news, calling the GOP efforts to change voting laws an “escalation of their attacks on voters.”
"There's no democracy without the right to vote,” Hinojosa said. “Once again, Democrats are standing strong and united to defend the right of every eligible Texas voter to make their voice heard. I'm incredibly proud of our Texas Democratic lawmakers, who continue to fight relentlessly on behalf of Texans, voters, and our democracy.”
In response, Gov. Greg Abbott accused the Democrats of abandoning their responsibilities.
“Today, Texas House Democrats stand united in our decision to break quorum and refuse to let the Republican-led legislature force through dangerous legislation that would trample on Texans' freedom to vote,” read a statement from House Democratic leaders. “We are now taking the fight to our nation's Capitol. We are living on borrowed time in Texas. We need Congress to act now to pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to protect Texans — and all Americans — from the Trump Republicans' nationwide war on democracy.”
The statement was attributed to Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner, D-Grand Prairie; Mexican American Legislative Caucus Chair Rafael Anchía, D-Dallas; Texas Legislative Black Caucus Chair Nicole Collier, D-Fort Worth; state Rep. Garnet Coleman, D-Houston; and state Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston.
Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa also confirmed the news, calling the GOP efforts to change voting laws an “escalation of their attacks on voters.”
"There's no democracy without the right to vote,” Hinojosa said. “Once again, Democrats are standing strong and united to defend the right of every eligible Texas voter to make their voice heard. I'm incredibly proud of our Texas Democratic lawmakers, who continue to fight relentlessly on behalf of Texans, voters, and our democracy.”
In response, Gov. Greg Abbott accused the Democrats of abandoning their responsibilities.
Oct 4, 2019:
Has someone thought to explain to the Democrats that the US Mint ISN'T a candy?
Has someone thought to explain to the Democrats that the US Mint ISN'T a candy?
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