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National Republican Congressional Committee: Steven Horsford Doubles Down on Soft-on-Crime Lunacy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Steven Horsford Doubles Down on Soft-on-Crime Lunacy
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Out of touch Democrat Steven Horsford just voted against the DC Crimes Act, once again choosing his soft-on-crime policies over protecting our nation's communities.
The commonsense bill blocks the D.C. Council from weakening criminal sentences, ends the absurd practice of letting 24-year-old offenders be treated as "youths," and forces transparency by requiring public reporting of youth crime data - yet Horsford just voted against
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Steven Horsford Doubles Down on Soft-on-Crime Lunacy
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Out of touch Democrat Steven Horsford just voted against the DC Crimes Act, once again choosing his soft-on-crime policies over protecting our nation's communities.
The commonsense bill blocks the D.C. Council from weakening criminal sentences, ends the absurd practice of letting 24-year-old offenders be treated as "youths," and forces transparency by requiring public reporting of youth crime data - yet Horsford just voted againstit.
This isn't the first time Horsford has chosen criminals over public safety. His record speaks for itself:
* Horsford voted against putting an end to the D.C. Council's sanctuary policies.
* Horsford voted against supporting law enforcement recently removed by the D.C. Council's Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022
* Horsford voted against condemning the violent riots that have taken place in Los Angeles, California and expressing gratitude to law enforcement officers and ICE agents for their work in keeping America safe.
"This is a clear and concerning pattern: out of touch Democrat Steven Horsford will always side with soft-on-crime, far-left radicals over safer communities. It's dangerous and absurd, but par for the course for Horsford." - NRCC Spokesman Christian Martinez
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2025/09/17/steven-horsford-doubles-down-on-soft-on-crime-lunacy/
Violent Illegal Immigrant Murders American, the Price of Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen's Radical
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Violent Illegal Immigrant Murders American, the Price of Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen's Radical
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An illegal immigrant who had previously been arrested for auto theft in Florida, and faced charges of indecency with a child and assault in Houston, was allowed to remain in the United States under Joe Biden's failed leadership.
Instead of being deported, he was released back into our communities and the result was horrifying: he brutally murdered and beheaded an innocent American.
This tragedy
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Violent Illegal Immigrant Murders American, the Price of Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen's Radical
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An illegal immigrant who had previously been arrested for auto theft in Florida, and faced charges of indecency with a child and assault in Houston, was allowed to remain in the United States under Joe Biden's failed leadership.
Instead of being deported, he was released back into our communities and the result was horrifying: he brutally murdered and beheaded an innocent American.
This tragedyis not an accident, it's the direct result of Democrats Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen's extreme agenda that puts illegal immigrants ahead of the safety of American families.
"A violent illegal immigrant beheaded an American and allegedly kicked his head around like a soccer ball. Meanwhile, Tom Suozzi, Laura Gillen and their party continue to demonize ICE, prop up sanctuary policies, and put illegal immigrants first over New York families." -- NRCC Spokeswoman Maureen O'Toole
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2025/09/16/violent-illegal-immigrant-murders-american-the-price-of-tom-suozzi-and-laura-gillens-radical/
NRCC Launches Paid Ad Campaign Targeting Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen for Government
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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NRCC Launches Paid Ad Campaign Targeting Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen for Government
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) launched a paid advertising campaign targeting Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen for threatening a government shutdown to deny veterans' healthcare, delay paychecks to our warfighters, and slash funding to law enforcement.
"Out of touch Democrats Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen would rather grind our government to a halt than crack down
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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NRCC Launches Paid Ad Campaign Targeting Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen for Government
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) launched a paid advertising campaign targeting Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen for threatening a government shutdown to deny veterans' healthcare, delay paychecks to our warfighters, and slash funding to law enforcement.
"Out of touch Democrats Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen would rather grind our government to a halt than crack downon violent criminals, secure our border, and protect New York communities. They will risk veterans' care, military pay, and public safety just to appease their radical base." -- NRCC Spokeswoman Maureen O'Toole
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It's sabatage
Democrats are threatening a government shutdown to stop President Trump's policies
Like Trump's crackdown on MS-13 and violent criminals
CLIP (Pramila Jayapal): "Democrats can use our power"
Democrats want to abolish ICE
Allowing violent criminal illegal aliens roaming our streets
And to do it? They're putting veterans' care at risk
While risking military pay, police and Border Patrol
Crime and chaos, flooding our towns
CLIP (Alexandria Ocasio Cortez): "It gives us a lot more free time to make trouble"
Tell Democrats: Don't hold the government hostage to put illegals before us
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2025/09/16/nrcc-launches-paid-ad-campaign-targeting-tom-suozzi-and-laura-gillen-for-government/
Michigan Democratic Party: Mike Rogers-Backed Tariffs Spark Concerns of 'Labor Recession' in Michigan as Unemployment Claims Spike
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Mike Rogers-Backed Tariffs Spark Concerns of 'Labor Recession' in Michigan as Unemployment Claims Spike
In case you missed it, chaotic tariffs supported by failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers have sparked concerns that Michigan is entering a "labor recession" as "[new] claims for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level in four years," according to new reporting by Crain's Detroit Business.
This follows tone-deaf comments made by Rogers earlier this month at a campaign
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LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Mike Rogers-Backed Tariffs Spark Concerns of 'Labor Recession' in Michigan as Unemployment Claims Spike
In case you missed it, chaotic tariffs supported by failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers have sparked concerns that Michigan is entering a "labor recession" as "[new] claims for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level in four years," according to new reporting by Crain's Detroit Business.
This follows tone-deaf comments made by Rogers earlier this month at a campaignevent, where he was caught "making fun of those who worry about higher prices" and argued that Trump's chaotic tariffs are "worth the financial strife being put on the American people."
"Mike Rogers has recklessly supported the chaotic tariffs that are now directly contributing to the highest level of unemployment Michigan has seen in four years," said Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Joey Hannum. "Rogers has shown he's completely out of touch with working families and more interested in mocking Michiganders' concerns than protecting Michigan jobs and lowering costs."
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Crain's Detroit Business: Michigan enters a 'labor recession' as jobs become hard to come by
* Maxim-Sparrow is just one of thousands of educated Michiganders facing an employment crunch as the economy slows down under the weight of tariffs and rising inflation. And it's taking longer and longer to find a job.
* New claims for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level in four years -- 8,403 Michiganders filed new unemployment claims the week of September 6, a 55% increase from the week prior.
* "This is a labor recession," Kaylin said [...] "now tariffs are slowly making an impact because the stockpiled supplies are done. Add in extremely high health care costs and you've got a perfect storm. We're not aligned whether it's manufacturing, labor or immigration policy."
* The result is a growing labor pool for fewer and fewer job openings. Kaylin said companies are already beginning to posture as they did in the aftermath of the Great Recession, where hundreds of thousands sought employment. Companies will raise their standards to get the best possible candidate, often times overqualified for the role, but desperate enough to take less money to be employed.
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/mike-rogers-backed-tariffs-spark-concerns-of-labor-recession-in-michigan-as-unemployment-claims-spike/
As Trump Raises Costs, Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger Make Energy Affordability a "Key Component" of Their Platforms
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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As Trump Raises Costs, Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger Make Energy Affordability a "Key Component" of Their Platforms
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New reporting from National Journal highlights how Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger are making energy affordability a "key component" of their campaigns for governor, with both candidates recently unveiling plans to bring down energy costs while also making everything from food to prescription drugs to housing more affordable.
On the other hand, GOP candidates Jack Ciattarelli
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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As Trump Raises Costs, Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger Make Energy Affordability a "Key Component" of Their Platforms
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New reporting from National Journal highlights how Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger are making energy affordability a "key component" of their campaigns for governor, with both candidates recently unveiling plans to bring down energy costs while also making everything from food to prescription drugs to housing more affordable.
On the other hand, GOP candidates Jack Ciattarelliand Winsome Sears have nothing but praise for Donald Trump's deeply unpopular budget bill that is jacking up costs for working families, with National Journal noting that the bill will "increase annual energy bills by a total of $170 billion by 2034."
Read more from National Journal on how Sherrill and Spanberger are laser-focused on bringing down costs for working families:
* Electricity prices nationally have climbed more than twice as fast as overall living costs.
* Democratic gubernatorial nominees in Virginia and New Jersey are making combating rising costs a key component of their agendas. If they're successful, their playbook could be copied by Democrats across the country next year in the midterms.
* Residents of Virginia, New Jersey, and states across the country can expect prices to keep rising. The GOP budget bill, which rolled back some of the Inflation Reduction Act's clean-energy incentives, is projected to increase annual energy bills by a total of $170 billion by 2034, according to an analysis by energy and climate policy think tank Energy Innovation.
* Spanberger has proposed growing Virginia's energy independence by increasing local generation, exploring low- or no-fuel options, including wind and solar, and making data centers pay for their share of electricity generation.
* Sherrill follows a similar playbook. She's made investing in solar, reducing the state's carbon footprint, and freezing utility bills on day one her marquee proposal on the issue.
* The winning message on affordability and energy costs this year will be a key indicator to how midterm candidates approach this issue, which is unlikely to ease before next year.
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/as-trump-raises-costs-mikie-sherrill-and-abigail-spanberger-make-energy-affordability-a-key-component-of-their-platforms/
Alaskans Forced to Pay the Price for Nick Begich's Cuts to Public Broadcasting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Alaskans Forced to Pay the Price for Nick Begich's Cuts to Public Broadcasting
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After Nick Begich voted to slash $1.1 billion from public broadcasting -- including $15 million that kept dozens of Alaska stations on the air -- Alaskans are working to fix what Begich broke, raising $3.5 million in an effort to replace federal funding gutted by Begich and Republicans in Congress for Alaska's public radio and television stations.
Begich dismissed public broadcasting as "no longer
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Alaskans Forced to Pay the Price for Nick Begich's Cuts to Public Broadcasting
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After Nick Begich voted to slash $1.1 billion from public broadcasting -- including $15 million that kept dozens of Alaska stations on the air -- Alaskans are working to fix what Begich broke, raising $3.5 million in an effort to replace federal funding gutted by Begich and Republicans in Congress for Alaska's public radio and television stations.
Begich dismissed public broadcasting as "no longeressential, " claiming Alaskans could rely on "pervasive cellular, satellite, and wireline technologies." But local station managers say that shows he doesn't understand Alaska.
In rural communities without broadband internet, public radio isn't optional -- it's the only reliable source for news, weather alerts, and public safety information.
Because of Begich's cuts, stations are already cutting staff and canceling statewide programming, from educational broadcasts to political coverage. And in rural Alaska, where fundraising simply isn't sustainable, experts warn the only way to keep stations alive is for lawmakers to restore critical funding.
Once again, Nick Begich put ideology over Alaskans' safety and access to information -- and now families are paying the price.
DCCC Spokesperson Anna Elsasser :
"While Alaskans are opening their wallets to keep lifesaving stations on the air, Nick Begich voted to pull the plug. It proves just how out of touch he is with the communities he's supposed to represent, and next November, voters will hold him accountable."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/alaskans-forced-to-pay-the-price-for-nick-begichs-cuts-to-public-broadcasting/
22 Million Face Skyrocketing Premium Costs Thanks to Young Kim
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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22 Million Face Skyrocketing Premium Costs Thanks to Young Kim
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Young Kim and House Republicans have " no plans " to actually extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that help more than 22 million Americans afford coverage.
Without action, families will see their premiums spike by as much as 50 percent next year. For hardworking California families, that means paying thousands more or losing health insurance altogether.
First, Kim and House Republicans enacted the largest cut
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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22 Million Face Skyrocketing Premium Costs Thanks to Young Kim
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Young Kim and House Republicans have " no plans " to actually extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that help more than 22 million Americans afford coverage.
Without action, families will see their premiums spike by as much as 50 percent next year. For hardworking California families, that means paying thousands more or losing health insurance altogether.
First, Kim and House Republicans enacted the largest cutto Medicaid in history so they could give tax breaks to their billionaire friends. Now, with lifesaving ACA tax credits set to expire by the end of the year - they're brushing aside voters' concerns and refusing to extend the credits, no matter the cost.
DCCC Spokesperson Anna Elsasser :
"While hardworking families are bracing for crushing premium hikes, Young Kim is doing what she always does -- playing politics when Californians' health care is on the line. Voters see through the gimmicks. They know Kim will never stand up for them when it matters most."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/22-million-face-skyrocketing-premium-costs-thanks-to-young-kim/
