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Rob Bresnahan Continues to Make Headlines for Trading Stocks Despite Campaigning on a Stock Trading Ban
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Rob Bresnahan Continues to Make Headlines for Trading Stocks Despite Campaigning on a Stock Trading Ban
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Post-Gazette identifies Bresnahan as "the most prolific trader in the [Pennsylvania] delegation"; NEPA constituent calls his trading " repulsive "
Stop us if you've heard this before: Rob Bresnahan is making headlines for trading hundreds of stocks in office despite campaigning on a pledge to ban congressional stock trading.
New reporting from the Post-Gazette today once
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Rob Bresnahan Continues to Make Headlines for Trading Stocks Despite Campaigning on a Stock Trading Ban
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Post-Gazette identifies Bresnahan as "the most prolific trader in the [Pennsylvania] delegation"; NEPA constituent calls his trading " repulsive "
Stop us if you've heard this before: Rob Bresnahan is making headlines for trading hundreds of stocks in office despite campaigning on a pledge to ban congressional stock trading.
New reporting from the Post-Gazette today onceagain finds that Bresnahan is "the most prolific trader in the [Pennsylvania] delegation" and "the fourth-most active in the entire Congress." And The Keystone reports that Pennsylvanians are taking notice, with one NEPA constituent calling Bresnahan's trading "repulsive" and "offensive."
Read the latest coverage for yourself:
* The most prolific trader in the delegation and the fourth-most active in the entire Congress, according to Capitol Trades is U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, a Luzerne County Republican who campaigned last year on supporting a congressional stock trading ban.
* He's disclosed 636 trades valued between about $2.3 million and $13.2 million, according to the disclosures that require values of income and assets to be described only in broad ranges.
* He also rebuffed the idea of telling his investment managers to stop trading. "And then do what with it?" he told WVIA. "Just leave it all in the accounts and just leave it there and lose money and go broke?"
* One of the trades that drew outsized attention was his sale of $1,000 to $15,000 worth of stock in Centene on May 15. The company is a leading Medicaid plan provider whose stock proceeded to plummet after President Donald Trump signed his signature legislation that cut Medicaid in July.
* The stock has dropped 35% since Mr. Bresnahan sold it, the Post-Gazette's review found. Stock in another major Medicaid plan provider, Elevance Health, that he sold $15,000 to $50,000 of on the same day has also dropped by more than 12%. The congressman's office did not respond to questions from the Post-Gazette.
* Doug Kerr, a retiree living in the Wilkes Barre area, finds Bresnahan's stock trading "repulvise" and "offensive" given how many are struggling in the district.
* Over 21,000 of Bresnahan's constituents are expected to lose their Medicaid coverage, while another 11,000 are going to lose Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, when Trump's budget cuts go into effect.
* "I think for our area in particular, as economic challenges exist for a majority of our population, the absolute grift of using stock trading to advance himself is - I find - repulsive. I think it's offensive," Kerr said in an interview.
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/rob-bresnahan-continues-to-make-headlines-for-trading-stocks-despite-campaigning-on-a-stock-trading-ban/
NEW INTERVIEW: Jon Husted's Courageous Defense Of Rich People
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 15 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW INTERVIEW: Jon Husted's Courageous Defense Of Rich People
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Columbus, Ohio Jon Husted once again proved he prioritizes the ultra-wealthy over working Ohioans when he complained about people saying "rich people [are] selfish" as he attempted to justify his record of blocking ACA tax credit extensions and delivering tax breaks to the rich.
This comes after:
* Husted claimed the affordability crisis only exists in " blue states," dismissing the pain Ohio families are feeling every day.
* Husted revealed
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 15 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW INTERVIEW: Jon Husted's Courageous Defense Of Rich People
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Columbus, Ohio Jon Husted once again proved he prioritizes the ultra-wealthy over working Ohioans when he complained about people saying "rich people [are] selfish" as he attempted to justify his record of blocking ACA tax credit extensions and delivering tax breaks to the rich.
This comes after:
* Husted claimed the affordability crisis only exists in " blue states," dismissing the pain Ohio families are feeling every day.
* Husted revealedhe has no solutions to actually lower prices, suggesting that struggling Ohioans should just " earn more " to make ends meet.
* Husted voted for the ninth time against lowering health care costs, sending premiums soaring for more than half a million Ohioans.
WATCH HERE:
Transcript:
Jon Husted: "People talk about rich people being selfish... No - I've not talked to any person that's of means who said that they wouldn't be willing to pay higher taxes if they knew it would be to balance the budget and eliminate the debt or buy down the debt, but what they don't trust is that they're going to get you're going to get taxed more, and then it's just going to be used to spend more, and it's not going to solve the problem."
Ohio Democratic Party Senior Communications Advisor Tony Wen released the following statement:
"Jon Husted spent last week voting against lower health care costs and lecturing Ohioans to just make more money, and now he's rushing to defend billionaires and his corporate donors. Ohio families deserve a Senator focused on making life more affordable for them not someone obsessed with protecting his wealthy friends."
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Original text here: https://ohiodems.org/new-interview-jon-husteds-courageous-defense-of-rich-people/
Lombardo-Trump Economy: Nevada's Jobless Rates Among the Highest in the Nation
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 15 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Lombardo-Trump Economy: Nevada's Jobless Rates Among the Highest in the Nation
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As Joe Lombardo embraces Donald Trump's cost-raising agenda, new reporting shows that Nevada's jobless rate is among the highest in the nation. Under Lombardo, Nevada had the worst unemployment rate of any state in the nation for twelve straight months and it is still higher than when he took office.
Lombardo refuses to stand up to Trump's erratic tariffs that are tanking the economy and driving away foreign visitors.
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 15 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Lombardo-Trump Economy: Nevada's Jobless Rates Among the Highest in the Nation
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As Joe Lombardo embraces Donald Trump's cost-raising agenda, new reporting shows that Nevada's jobless rate is among the highest in the nation. Under Lombardo, Nevada had the worst unemployment rate of any state in the nation for twelve straight months and it is still higher than when he took office.
Lombardo refuses to stand up to Trump's erratic tariffs that are tanking the economy and driving away foreign visitors.Lombardo even said Nevadans should "feel a little pain" from Trump's trade policies. While Lombardo cheers on Trump's reckless agenda, Las Vegas tourism has plunged nearly 8% so far in 2025, with over 2.6 million fewer tourists and "deep losses" in international travelers the ninth month in a row of declines this year.
Under the Lombardo-Trump Economy, Southern Nevada business leaders' confidence has plummeted to the lowest level since the Great Recession. With working families drowning in rising costs, nearly 75% of consumers plan to cut back on spending this holiday season.
Read more below:
Las Vegas Review Journal : Nevada's jobless rate one of highest in country
* Las Vegas' jobless rate inched up in September while Nevada's was among the highest in the nation, new reports show.
* The Las Vegas-area's unemployment rate in September was 5.7 percent, up from 5.6 percent in August, according to figures released Thursday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
* Statewide, the jobless rate was 5.3 percent. This was unchanged from August and, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the third highest in the nation among all states and Washington, D.C.
* Las Vegas has been grappling this year with a drop in tourism, the region's main economic engine.
* Southern Nevada business leaders' confidence fell this quarter to the lowest level since the Great Recession, amid weak tourism and economic uncertainty, according to UNLV's Center for Business and Economic Research.
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Original text here: https://nvdems.com/lombardo-trump-economy-nevadas-jobless-rates-among-the-highest-in-the-nation/
LA Times: Democrats On Track to Win Big in California Next Year
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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LA Times: Democrats On Track to Win Big in California Next Year
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New reporting from the Los Angeles Times reveals that not only did Proposition 50 deliver an " overwhelming " and " decisive victory," and offer " a stunning rebuke " of the Republican Party - but Democratic enthusiasm in California is at a record high.
Despite Donald Trump's failed attempts to "coerc[e] bull[y] and threat[en]" red-state governors and legislatures into partisan redistricting schemes, all he succeeded
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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LA Times: Democrats On Track to Win Big in California Next Year
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New reporting from the Los Angeles Times reveals that not only did Proposition 50 deliver an " overwhelming " and " decisive victory," and offer " a stunning rebuke " of the Republican Party - but Democratic enthusiasm in California is at a record high.
Despite Donald Trump's failed attempts to "coerc[e] bull[y] and threat[en]" red-state governors and legislatures into partisan redistricting schemes, all he succeededin doing was screwing over California GOP incumbents and energizing a base ready to deliver the House Majority for Democrats next year.
New polling of likely voters from the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California shows:
* 56% are more enthusiastic than usual about voting in next year's congressional elections
* 72% of Democratic voters are more enthusiastic about voting, compared to only 38% of Republicans
* Among voters of all political persuasions who expressed higher than usual enthusiasm about House elections:
* 77% said they would support the Democratic candidate
* 79% said Congress should be controlled by Democrats
* 84% disapproved of how the Republican-controlled Congress is handling its job
Overall, the report forecasts "huge party gains seem likely in California next year."
Read more: LA Times: California Democrats have momentum, Republicans have problems
DCCC Spokesperson Anna Elsasser:
"The numbers don't lie. After pushing an abysmal agenda that guts health care, drives up costs, and fumbles their control of Congress - Republicans are on track to lose big in California next year."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/la-times-democrats-on-track-to-win-big-in-california-next-year/
Ethics Complaint Filed Against Peter Oberacker for Alleged Illegal Use of State Resources in Campaign Ad
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW: Ethics Complaint Filed Against Peter Oberacker for Alleged Illegal Use of State Resources in Campaign Ad
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Albany insider Peter Oberacker is in the hot seat with new allegations that he violated New York State law.
New reporting from All Otsego reveals that Oberacker allegedly abused taxpayer-funded resources in his campaign launch ad, "Soil" - repeatedly using official Senate floor footage for campaign purposes and prompting a formal ethics complaint filed with the New York
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW: Ethics Complaint Filed Against Peter Oberacker for Alleged Illegal Use of State Resources in Campaign Ad
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Albany insider Peter Oberacker is in the hot seat with new allegations that he violated New York State law.
New reporting from All Otsego reveals that Oberacker allegedly abused taxpayer-funded resources in his campaign launch ad, "Soil" - repeatedly using official Senate floor footage for campaign purposes and prompting a formal ethics complaint filed with the New YorkState Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government.
New York Senate rules explicitly prohibit the use of official proceedings for "campaign or political purposes" or to promote or oppose the candidacy of any person for any elective office. As the complaint filer aptly notes: New York televises its Senate proceedings for the public good and to promote transparency not to serve individual Senators' political ambitions.
REMINDER: Peter Oberacker's been lying to Upstate voters since the moment he launched his campaign, falsely claiming in his launch video that he was "born and raised" in Schenevus when he was actually born over 200 miles away in Merrick, Long Island.
DCCC Spokesperson Riya Vashi:
"Peter Oberacker's very first act as a congressional candidate was to lie to voters and allegedly break the law. The last thing Upstate New Yorkers need in Congress is another shameless politician who thinks the rules don't apply to him."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/new-ethics-complaint-filed-against-peter-oberacker-for-alleged-illegal-use-of-state-resources-in-campaign-ad/
Derek Tran Champions Access to Legal Services for Seniors
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Derek Tran Champions Access to Legal Services for Seniors
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Congressman Derek Tran is leading a bipartisan effort to ensure California's seniors have access to the legal help they deserve. His legislation would expand senior legal hotlines - connecting older Californians to trained attorneys, 24/7 support services, and real legal guidance on issues that can threaten their housing, health, and financial security.
In communities like Orange County, where nearly 63,000 seniors live
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Derek Tran Champions Access to Legal Services for Seniors
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Congressman Derek Tran is leading a bipartisan effort to ensure California's seniors have access to the legal help they deserve. His legislation would expand senior legal hotlines - connecting older Californians to trained attorneys, 24/7 support services, and real legal guidance on issues that can threaten their housing, health, and financial security.
In communities like Orange County, where nearly 63,000 seniors liveat or below the poverty level and too many face scams, abuse, or financial hardship, Rep. Tran's bill would provide $10 million in critical funding and infrastructure to support seniors navigating civil legal challenges.
"Older Americans work their whole lives to care for their families and save for retirement. Elder abuse, including financial scams and caregiver neglect, can wipe out the security that seniors have built for themselves over decades. Senior legal hotlines are a critical tool to prevent such abuses and provide support to older adults who need help when they are targeted by scammers and other dishonest actors." - Rep. Tran.
DCCC Spokesperson Anna Elsasser :
"Congressman Derek Tran has a proven track record of showing up for Californians, from fighting for consumers and workers as an attorney to championing bipartisan solutions that help California's seniors. This is just the latest example of Tran's commitment to protecting the dignity, opportunity, and wellbeing of all Californians."
Read more about Tran's work:
Orange County Register: New congressional effort tries to ensure seniors have access to legal services
* There's a new, bipartisan congressional effort underway to support senior legal hotlines.
* Led by [Rep] Derek Tran...the bill establishes a competitive grant program to ensure hotlines are appropriately staffed with trained attorneys and paralegals, can provide older adults with support services, and are equipped with various technologies to provide assistance.
* The idea, according to Tran's office, is to ensure every state can offer 24/7 legal help with a hotline staffed by real people, rather than having seniors fill out a form and wait to hear back.
* The bill would authorize $10 million...to create the grant program.
* There are only 20 statewide senior legal hotlines across the country, Tran's office said.
* "Older Americans work their whole lives to care for their families and save for retirement," said Tran, who is finishing up his first year in Congress. "Elder abuse, including financial scams and caregiver neglect, can wipe out the security that seniors have built for themselves over decades."
* "Senior legal hotlines," [Tran] continued, "are a critical tool to prevent such abuses and provide support to older adults who need help when they are targeted by scammers and other dishonest actors."
* More than 10% of older Americans experience some form of elder abuse, according to stats from the U.S. Department of Justice, with more than 5% subjected to financial fraud, scams or other exploitations.
* "In Orange County alone, nearly 63,000 seniors live at or below the federal poverty level, and thousands face multiple civil legal problems every year issues that can threaten their housing, health and financial security." - Kate Marr, executive director of Community Legal Aid SoCal
* "A statewide hotline will fill this critical gap in the legal services infrastructure and promote dignity, autonomy and justice for every older Californian," Marr said.
* The bill is also backed by representatives of the National Association of Senior Legal Hotlines and the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging.
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/derek-tran-champions-access-to-legal-services-for-seniors/
"New Mexicans Understand What's at Stake" As Vasquez Continues Fight for Public Lands
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"New Mexicans Understand What's at Stake" As Vasquez Continues Fight for Public Lands
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As co-founder of the Public Lands Caucus, Congressman Gabe Vasquez has led the bipartisan charge to defend New Mexico's public lands.
Vasquez was celebrated for his leadership in defending New Mexico's $2.3 billion outdoor recreation economy. This comes after Republicans' latest attempt to threaten millions of acres of public lands.
"This bill threatens this economic lifeline by potentially
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"New Mexicans Understand What's at Stake" As Vasquez Continues Fight for Public Lands
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As co-founder of the Public Lands Caucus, Congressman Gabe Vasquez has led the bipartisan charge to defend New Mexico's public lands.
Vasquez was celebrated for his leadership in defending New Mexico's $2.3 billion outdoor recreation economy. This comes after Republicans' latest attempt to threaten millions of acres of public lands.
"This bill threatens this economic lifeline by potentiallyscarring hundreds of thousands of acres with unnecessary roads, buildings and towers....Rep. Vasquez and the Bipartisan Public Lands Caucus deserve credit for recognizing this threat and building the coalition needed to fight back. " - Mark Allison, Executive Director of New Mexico Wild
Read more: Santa Fe New Mexican: Get ready: Border lands are under attack
*...Rep. Gabe Vasquez took a stand for New Mexico by co-founding the Bipartisan Public Lands Caucus. This coalition emerged just as Sen. Mike Lee unveiled his proposal to privatize millions of acres of your public lands through the budget reconciliation process.
* Thanks to Rep. Vasquez's leadership...that assault was defeated.
* The deceptively named Border Lands Conservation Act [is] a proposal that would give the Department of Homeland Security unprecedented authority to bulldoze roads and build infrastructure through important national public lands.
* Our public lands [are] the backbone of our $2.3 billion outdoor recreation economy, supporting thousands of jobs... This bill threatens this economic lifeline...
* Rep. Vasquez and the Bipartisan Public Lands Caucus deserve credit for recognizing this threat and building the coalition needed to fight back.
*...We proved that organized, bipartisan opposition can stop even the most determined assault on our public lands. Now we must sustain that energy.
* The Border Lands Conservation Act is the latest attack, but it won't be the last. We intend to keep public lands in public hands. And to keep wilderness wild.
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/new-mexicans-understand-whats-at-stake-as-vasquez-continues-fight-for-public-lands/
