WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, members of the People's House are examining the disastrous consequences posed by the attacks on Americans' healthcare by Republicans, most recently in the form of Texas v. United States, a lawsuit seeking to terminate healthcare access and protections for millions of American families. Throughout today's hearing, the House Energy & Commerce Committee will learn how American children, seniors and f  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release: * * * - Daylong event also featured breakout sessions led by American University's School of Public Affairs * * * The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange held their annual Senior Staff Symposium on Leadership at Mount Vernon this past Friday, a daylong event that drew over 100 top Republican and Democratic congressional aides to the historic estate of America's first President for a series of   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Gallup, a research-based, global performance-management consulting company, issued the following news: * * * - 60% oppose significant new construction on border walls - 57% opposed it in June, as the issue heated up ahead of midterm elections - 81% support a path to citizenship for immigrants in the U.S. illegally * * * Sixty percent of Americans oppose major new construction of walls along the U.S.-Mexico border -- the goal behind President Donald Trump's budget show  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- The Virginia Republican Party issued the following news: The Virginia House of Delegates passed a package of legislation Tuesday to guarantee at least $950 million in tax relief. Legislation carried by Delegate Tim Hugo (HB2529) and Delegate Chris Jones (HB2533) works in tandem to ensure that all additional individual tax revenue from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is set aside in a Taxpayer Relief Fund and used to provide tax relief for those affected by federal and st  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The National Multifamily Housing Council issued the following news release: NMHC PAC showcased its ongoing efforts to strengthen industry visibility on Capitol Hill by hosting a variety of events during the 2019 NMHC Annual Meeting. NMHC PAC activities included a PAC Appreciation Reception, a PAC Committee meeting and a final PAC Recognition Breakfast, featuring political analyst Nathan Gonzales. The NMHC PAC Committee meeting was a great success. The NMHC PAC heads into   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The National Association of Water Companies issued the following news release: The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) continues to build out its staff team to support the association's new strategic efforts on behalf of water companies across the United States. Today, NAWC announced a staff promotion as well as two new hires. "As the association representing America's water companies, NAWC is stronger than ever. We expect 2019 to be an exceptional year for bot  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 7 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: NDP Chair Jane Kleeb today demanded that the Nebraska Republican Party and its GOP candidates and officeholders return all contributions received from TD Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts, who was called out this week for a series of racist and anti-Muslim emails. "Joe Ricketts makes huge donations to the Nebraska GOP and has given thousands of dollars to U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse, Reps. Don Bacon, Adrian Smi  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 5 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Stephen Stepanek regarding the New Hampshire Democrat proposed legislation (H.B. 632-FN) repealing the Educational Tax Credit program: "This Democrat proposed repeal of our Educational Tax Credit program is a shameful attack on New Hampshire's low-income families pursuing school choice options for their children. "The scholarship program lowers the cost of education to taxpayers whi  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 7 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following statement regarding a proposed New Hampshire gas tax increase from New Hampshire Democrats: "New Hampshire Democrat's constant appetite for raising taxes and fees has found a familiar target: gasoline. They can't stop themselves from yet again increasing this regressive tax on Granite State consumers. "When Governor Hassan increased the gasoline tax in 2014, we were told it would be a one time increase t  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 5 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Stephen Stepanek regarding the New Hampshire Democrat silence on Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam: "We've given our New Hampshire Democrat Federal Delegation every opportunity to comment on Virginia Democrat Ralph Northam. "Do they agree with other Democrats from across the country who have called on him to resign? This is a national issue with all Democrat presidential candidates callin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, issued the following statement in response to President Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress: "President Trump's address reminded us of the challenges America has overcome in the past, and the new solutions and extraordinary promise that await us in the future. "Under the Trump administration our nation has seen a thriving economy, thousands of jobs created, strong efforts for immigration reform and effective   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 8 -- The Virginia Republican Party issued the following news: Both Ralph Northam and Mark Herring have admitted to wearing blackface. There is no doubt that these two took part in that racist activity. However, while the RPV remains steadfast in its call for Northam and Herring to resign, the left has seemingly given Mark Herring a hall pass. If this were any other elected position in the Commonwealth, Virginia Democrats would be rightfully calling for a resignation. T  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following remarks at the American Enterprise Institute to lay out his foreign policy priorities to strengthen U.S. national security interests as a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee: There, he also participated in a discussion on conservative foreign policy and Q&A with Colin Dueck, professor in the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. "The National Interest standard is still rejected by many t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Joe Manchin III, D-West Virginia, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, discussed the challenges slowing down the adoption of energy efficiency technology across federal buildings. He asked Jason Grumet, President of the Bipartisan Policy Center, about what can be done to establish a set of f  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- The Virginia Republican Party issued the following statement by Senate Majority Leader Thomas K. Norment Jr., R-James City, regarding the murder of Virginia State Police Trooper Lucas B. Dowell: "The killing of Trooper Dowell is a reminder of the very real dangers our State Police and law enforcement professionals face every day they protect and serve the people of Virginia. "They and their families make unimaginable sacrifices to ensure our safety and to serve t  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The Virginia Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Jack Wilson in reaction to Attorney General Mark Herring's statement: "The Republican Party of Virginia calls on Mark Herring to resign his post as Attorney General. Like we have had to say too many times this week, racism has no place in Virginia and dressing up in blackface is wholly unacceptable." "In response to the photograph in Governor Ralph Northam's yearbook, Herring, in calling for   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 8 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: * * * - Republican Tax Plan Will Put Money Back Into The Hands of Wisconsin Families * * * Republican lawmakers are working hard to return more money back to Wisconsin's hard-working middle class families. While Governor Evers still won't tell us how he'll fund his competing plan, which includes raising taxes on Wisconsin job creators, Republicans have offered a straightforward plan that will delivers r  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release: * * * - Cole Talks About Challenge Facing Democrats & Why He is Optimistic about GOP Prospects Next Year * * * Over the course of his more-than-three-decade long career in public life, Tom Cole has built a reputation as one of the top strategists and legislative tacticians in America. Both talents were on full display at a breakfast meeting hosted by The Ripon Society yesterday morning, where the Oklahoma lawmaker sha  more