John Tierney: “A just framework for future budgets cannot rely on disproportionate cuts in essential services to poor persons.”

I believe the things that really matter - ensuring all Americans can get a decent job that pays a fair wage, access affordable, quality healthcare, and retire with dignity and a little change in their pocket - are squarely in this…

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, this 5-minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by 5- minute votes on passage of the bill, if…

The argument that extending benefits removes incentive to find a job is ludicrous.

I thank my colleague for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise to urge the House to act on responsible legislation that I have introduced that would help tens of millions of college students, graduates, parents, and middle class families all…