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Congressional Progressive Caucus Condemns Vote to Removal of Rep. Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Congressional Progressive Caucus issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2023:
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Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, issued the following statement on Republicans' attempt to bring to a vote on the House floor a resolution to remove Representative Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Deputy Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, from the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
"The Congressional Progressive Caucus stands fully behind our Deputy Chair, Representative Ilhan Omar. Rep. Omar is a valued member of the Democratic
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Congressional Progressive Caucus issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2023:
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Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, issued the following statement on Republicans' attempt to bring to a vote on the House floor a resolution to remove Representative Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Deputy Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, from the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
"The Congressional Progressive Caucus stands fully behind our Deputy Chair, Representative Ilhan Omar. Rep. Omar is a valued member of the DemocraticCaucus and of this Congress. Throughout her service in Congress and on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, she has brought her essential and unique voice and lived experience to bear: as a refugee, war survivor and soon, as the first African-born Ranking Member on the Africa Subcommittee.
"You cannot remove a Member of Congress from a committee simply because you do not agree with their views. This is both ludicrous and dangerous. In the last Congress, Republican members were removed from committees with a bipartisan vote for endangering the safety of their colleagues. Speaker McCarthy is attempting to take revenge and draw false comparisons. I applaud those Republican members who have already rejected this idea and hope that more will join them to state their opposition so it is not brought to the floor, or vote against it should it be brought to the floor.
"As a fellow woman of color and Chair of the CPC, I am proud that our Caucus will stand strongly with Rep. Omar: an esteemed and invaluable legislator, a respectful and kind colleague, and a courageous progressive leader."
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Original text here: https://progressives.house.gov/press-releases?ID=44FB03A9-CD27-440B-B929-1656437CF629
Nevada State Democratic Party Condemns The Murder Of Tyre Nichols, Echoes Calls For Change From Rep. Horsford
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release:
The Nevada State Democratic Party issued the following statement following the shocking murder of Tyre Nichols by police officers in Memphis, Tennessee:
"There are no words that will ever capture the horror we're feeling following the release of bodycam footage showing the brutal beating and murder of Tyre Nichols," said Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Judith Whitmer, "Our hearts break for his family, whose pain and grief we can't begin to imagine.
"Although we are grateful to see action being taken
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release:
The Nevada State Democratic Party issued the following statement following the shocking murder of Tyre Nichols by police officers in Memphis, Tennessee:
"There are no words that will ever capture the horror we're feeling following the release of bodycam footage showing the brutal beating and murder of Tyre Nichols," said Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Judith Whitmer, "Our hearts break for his family, whose pain and grief we can't begin to imagine.
"Although we are grateful to see action being takenagainst Tyre's killers, we know - just as the country knows - that this outrage is only one more terrible instance of police violence inflicted upon Black Americans and our country's most vulnerable. There can be no meaningful change until this imbalance in power and this absence of accountability is addressed at its source. We stand by the statement of our colleagues in the Tennessee Democratic Party: 'Systemic brutality must be rooted out.'
"We recognize that change will have to come in many forms and from many directions. We join Congressman Horsford in his call for legislative solutions to deliver the accountability that every American deserves. We likewise know that solutions must come from within the communities most impacted by brutality and intimidation. We call for their voices to be brought to the forefront as our nation once again struggles to live up to its sacred promise of liberty and justice for all."
"The Nevada Democratic Black Caucus is angered that yet another young Black man has been killed by the policing system in this country," said Edward Coleman, NDBC Chair, "For too long, people at the tables of power have asked us to eat the flesh and drink the blood of our brothers and sisters while our mothers and fathers weep in doleful refrain in the place of actual substantive reform. In reality, this last vestige of slavery, the policing system of this country, will not be changed by Black people expending their souls. It will only change when everyone else joins us in saying enough, we are no longer accepting incremental changes around the edges for actions that are a feature of the policing system and not a bug. Black people have laid down their lives to make this country live up to its dream since before it was founded and now we call upon everyone to join us in achieving real substantive police reform."
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Original text here: https://www.nvdems.com/2023/01/28/nevada-state-democratic-party-condemns-the-murder-of-tyre-nichols-echoes-calls-for-change-from-rep-horsford/
Montana Democratic Party: State Sales Tax? No Thanks. Why Is MT Republican Senator Hertz Pushing For It?
HELENA, Montana, Jan. 28 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release:
In an interview with an online political blog, Montana State Senator and former Speaker of the House Greg Hertz, advocated for imposing a statewide sales tax, saying "we need to discuss" adding the historically unpopular general tax on Montana consumers. "I like a state-wide sales tax that covers retail services and professional services, of 2.5 to 3%."
2,000 miles away, the debate rages in Washington D.C. with U.S. House Republicans advocating for a nationwide 30% sales tax. Montana Rep. Matt Rosendale's
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HELENA, Montana, Jan. 28 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release:
In an interview with an online political blog, Montana State Senator and former Speaker of the House Greg Hertz, advocated for imposing a statewide sales tax, saying "we need to discuss" adding the historically unpopular general tax on Montana consumers. "I like a state-wide sales tax that covers retail services and professional services, of 2.5 to 3%."
2,000 miles away, the debate rages in Washington D.C. with U.S. House Republicans advocating for a nationwide 30% sales tax. Montana Rep. Matt Rosendale's'Freedom Caucus' is pushing the bill.
Meanwhile, Senator Tester has vowed to fight for Montana working families, sending a letter to the Senate Leadership to say he wouldn't let "politicians in Washington, DC raise taxes on hardworking Montanans."
A sales tax - state or national - would increase the costs of everything from gasoline to groceries, and overburden working Montanans. It has long been deeply politically unpopular in Montana. A sales tax would disproportionately stress low-income households, and ease the tax burden off the richest 20% and shift it to the rest of the 80%.
"Why would Montana Republicans advocate for a sales tax? The answer is simple: It is effectively a tax handout for the wealthy and Montana Republicans love feeding the rich at the expense of the middle class," says Sheila Hogan, executive director of the Montana Democratic Party. "Montana Democrats will fight them every step of the way."
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Original text here: https://www.montanademocrats.org/news/state-sales-tax-no-thanks-why-is-mt-republican-senator-hertz-pushing-for-it
Democratic Party of Georgia: ICYMI - Buddy Carter Defends Disastrous GOP 30% Sales Tax Proposal That Would Slam Working Georgians
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 28 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release:
This week, Georgia GOP Rep. Buddy Carter attempted to defend the Republican tax hike he is spearheading that would heavily burden working Georgians while helping ultra-wealthy tax cheats. The massive 30% sales tax would disproportionately hit the middle class, steeply hiking prices on everyday goods from groceries to clothing. The proposal would also abolish the IRS, helping corporations and the ultra-wealthy skirt paying their fair share of taxes. It's all part of the new GOP House majority's disastrous
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ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 28 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release:
This week, Georgia GOP Rep. Buddy Carter attempted to defend the Republican tax hike he is spearheading that would heavily burden working Georgians while helping ultra-wealthy tax cheats. The massive 30% sales tax would disproportionately hit the middle class, steeply hiking prices on everyday goods from groceries to clothing. The proposal would also abolish the IRS, helping corporations and the ultra-wealthy skirt paying their fair share of taxes. It's all part of the new GOP House majority's disastrouseconomic agenda, which would "slash seniors' retirement benefits and hold hostage the nation's finances."
"The fact that Buddy Carter and Republicans think that a 30% sales tax is a good idea shows just how out of touch the GOP is with working families," said Ellie Schwartz, spokesperson for the Democratic Party of Georgia. "With an economic agenda that would slam the middle class while letting the ultra-wealthy off the hook - not to mention putting Social Security and Medicaid at risk - Republicans are once again showing Georgians exactly who they are and who they'll stand up for."
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Buddy Carter's national sales tax bill draws spotlight, derision
Key Points
* When Georgia U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter announced earlier this month that he had reintroduced legislation to create a national sales tax replacing the federal income tax, he didn't expect it to become the latest political hot potato in Washington.
* The news that the sales tax legislation could make it to the House floor has drawn criticism from Democrats, including President Joe Biden. In a speech Thursday in Virginia, he criticized Carter's legislation by saying it was part of a dangerous economic agenda pushed by congressional Republicans.
* "They want to impose a 30% national sales tax on everything from food, clothing, school supplies, housing, cars," the president said. "The whole deal: 30%. You think I'm joking. If I didn't see it, I wouldn't believe it."
* But it's not just Democrats who are cold to Carter's bill. Even McCarthy himself has said he's not in favor of the legislation.
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Original text here: https://www.georgiademocrat.org/icymi-buddy-carter-defends-disastrous-gop-30-sales-tax-proposal-that-would-slam-working-georgians/
DNC: Youngkin Doubles Down on Abortion Extremism
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
After his extreme abortion ban was defeated in the Virginia Senate, Glenn Youngkin took to TV to double down on his push to restrict reproductive rights for women in the commonwealth.
Youngkin is making clear that he's not finished attacking reproductive rights in Virginia and that he's planning to continue pushing for extreme restrictions.
DC News Now: "Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he was 'frustrated' with state Democrats after a swift rejection Thursday of his proposed 15-week ban on abortion. He said he
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
After his extreme abortion ban was defeated in the Virginia Senate, Glenn Youngkin took to TV to double down on his push to restrict reproductive rights for women in the commonwealth.
Youngkin is making clear that he's not finished attacking reproductive rights in Virginia and that he's planning to continue pushing for extreme restrictions.
DC News Now: "Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he was 'frustrated' with state Democrats after a swift rejection Thursday of his proposed 15-week ban on abortion. He said hewants to revisit the issue that both Democrats and Republicans agree on the state. In an exclusive interview with DC News Now, the first-term Republican governor who has been mentioned as a possible presidential candidate in two years said that."
On top of restricting Virginia women's access to abortion, Youngkin's extreme abortion ban threatens doctors with up to 10 years of jail time and a potential $100,000 fine.
WRIC: "Under the legislation filed by Byron, physicians who perform or attempt to perform abortions after that threshold would face a Class 4 felony that carries a sentence of up to 10 years and a possible $100,000 fine."
Youngkin has already signaled that he's willing to go even further than this bill, saying he'd "happily and gleefully" sign "any bill" to restrict a woman's ability to make her own health care decisions.
Politico: "[Youngkin] has repeatedly pledged to sign a 15-week abortion ban with exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the mother should one ever make it to his desk. In December, he also proposed banning the state's Medicaid program from covering abortion in cases of 'incapacitating' fetal deformities. Yet conservatives in the state are eager to go further."
Washington Post: "'Any bill that comes to my desk I will sign happily and gleefully in order to protect life,' [Youngkin] said."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/youngkin-doubles-down-on-abortion-extremism/
DNC: In The States - Biden Grows Economy While GOP Attacks Social Security, Medicare
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
This week, President Biden gave a speech in Virginia to highlight how Democrats' economic plan is delivering for working families while MAGA Republicans push an agenda of raising taxes on the middle class, protecting billionaire tax cheats, and putting America's financial stability on the line to try to force cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
* Washington Post: Biden hails economic progress, warns of chaos if GOP policies prevail
* CNN: Biden warns of economic 'chaos' proposed by 'MAGA Republicans'
Also
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
This week, President Biden gave a speech in Virginia to highlight how Democrats' economic plan is delivering for working families while MAGA Republicans push an agenda of raising taxes on the middle class, protecting billionaire tax cheats, and putting America's financial stability on the line to try to force cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
* Washington Post: Biden hails economic progress, warns of chaos if GOP policies prevail
* CNN: Biden warns of economic 'chaos' proposed by 'MAGA Republicans'
Alsothis week, headlines touted how President Biden and Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act -- which every single Republican in Congress voted against -- is capping insulin prices for Medicare beneficiaries at $35 a month and lowering out-of-pocket health care costs for people who need it most.
* In Connecticut: CT Insider: Monthly savings on insulin expected for Medicare enrollees
* In North Carolina: News Channel 12: Changes to health care costs in 2023 for seniors enrolled in Medicare
* In Ohio: Cleveland Plain Dealer: Ohioans on Medicare will save more than $36 million yearly on insulin under new law, feds predict
* In Pennsylvania: FOX 56: Senator Casey highlights savings from the Reduction Inflation act
* In Virginia: Fox News: Opinion | Spanberger | I voted for the Inflation Reduction Act and it's already saving Americans money
* In Wisconsin: The Press Times: Local seniors discuss impact of new healthcare provisions
And news broke this week that President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act is bringing new manufacturing jobs to Nevada.
* Las Vegas Review-Journal: Tesla spending $3.6B to build electric trucks in Northern Nevada
* Reno Gazette Journal: Tesla to build $3.6 billion battery, electric semi truck manufacturing facility in Northern Nevada
In Florida, Vice President Harris delivered a speech on what would have been the 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade to highlight how Democrats are fighting to protect the right to choose in the face of GOP attacks.
* Florida Times-Union: Harris rallies against GOP push to roll back abortion rights
* Miami Herald: Reproductive rights a measure of freedom, Kamala Harris tells Florida on Roe anniversary
* South Florida Sun Sentinel: Kamala Harris rallies Florida abortion-rights supporters on Roe anniversary
Meanwhile, across the country, Republicans continue to push their extreme stances on abortion, threatening a woman's right to make her own health care decisions.
* In North Carolina: WCNC: NC doctor files lawsuit challenging abortion pill restrictions
* In South Carolina: WLTX: House committee hears public testimony on near total abortion ban bill
* In South Dakota: KELOLAND: South Dakota Gov. Noem threatens charges for abortion pills
* In Virginia: Virginia Public Media: Virginia Democrats reject three abortion restriction bills
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/in-the-states-biden-grows-economy-while-gop-attacks-social-security-medicare/
Congressional Progressive Caucus Leaders Echo Community Demands for Justice for Tyre Nichols
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Congressional Progressive Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2023:
Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Chair of the CPC Policing, Constitution, and Equality Task Force, issued the following statement in response to the body camera footage from Memphis Police in the killing of Tyre Nichols:
"Like so many across the country, we are horrified and appalled by the actions seen in the video of the murder of Tyre Nichols. The utter lack of humanity on display in the video
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Congressional Progressive Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2023:
Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Chair of the CPC Policing, Constitution, and Equality Task Force, issued the following statement in response to the body camera footage from Memphis Police in the killing of Tyre Nichols:
"Like so many across the country, we are horrified and appalled by the actions seen in the video of the murder of Tyre Nichols. The utter lack of humanity on display in the videodefies even the worst expectations.
"As mothers, seeing Tyre call out for his mother is deeply painful. As human beings, this vicious murder leaves us shaken to the core. We are outraged at the ongoing violence, injustice, and brutality that Black people face every day in our country.
"People are rightfully furious by what we've seen. That anger is justified, and must be directed toward demanding accountability and reform of law enforcement and the criminal legal system, including an end to the police culture of use of force. Just as we have had a national conversation about safety during mental health calls, we must also address safety during traffic stops. Preserving public safety means ending qualified immunity, reducing unnecessary contact between police and communities, and fundamentally reimagining public safety in our country. We must end the filibuster, pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and the Mental Health Justice Act, and put a stop to this devastation.
"We mourn Tyre Nichols and extend our prayers to his loved ones. We mourn George Floyd, whose name was invoked by Keenan Anderson in a police killing earlier this month. We mourn Breonna Taylor. We mourn Eric Garner. We mourn Tamir Rice, Michael Brown, and every single innocent Black life taken by police who should still be with us today.
"We must all recommit ourselves to making real, systemic, lasting change -- and progressives in Congress will not back down from this fight."
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Original text here: https://progressives.house.gov/press-releases?ID=EA0D3974-E8A9-46E9-A513-1EB4E8890989
