Congressional Democrats

President Biden was ebulliant as he described the contents of the infrastructure bill and what it took to get it across the finish line.

Politics & Government

Biden's infrastructure win gives him some momentum. Here's why he needs that

7:00am November 07, 2021

by Tamara Keith

President Biden's polls have plunged. As his agenda stalled, his party lost the Virginia gubernatorial race. The infrastructure win gives him some lift as he now tries to pass a much-tougher bill.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and her colleagues are touting legislation to close the gender pay gap — a proposal they promised to address during the 2018 midterms.

House Democrats Play Catch-Up On Agenda After Shutdown

9:26am February 04, 2019

by Kelsey Snell

Democrats say they plan to follow through on the campaign pledges to protect health care and close the gender pay gap. With the shutdown over, they plan to push legislation and prove they can govern.

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a speech Thursday to the new Congress that Democrats want "to lower health care costs and prescription drug prices and protect people with pre-existing medical conditions."

Democrats' Health Care Ambitions Meet The Reality Of Divided Government

5:03pm January 09, 2019

by Alison Kodjak

Congressional Democrats want to protect health coverage and protections of the Affordable Care Act. With the Senate in Republican hands, House Democrats will hold hearings and may turn to the courts.

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (from left), Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Vice President Pence met on Capitol Hill Tuesday, ahead of meetings with Republican senators. Democrats vow to challenge Kavanaugh's nomination in upcoming heari

Democrats Say Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Is A Threat To The ACA

11:14am July 11, 2018

by Julie Rovner

Senate Democrats see defense of the Affordable Care Act's popular provisions as a rally issue that could keep their caucus unified when Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation battle heats up.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif, speaks in Berryville, Va., Monday, to unveil the Democrats' new agenda. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y. is by her side.

Democrats' 'Better Deal' Aims To Reclaim A Populist Image

3:57pm July 24, 2017

by Scott Neuman

In an effort to drive a message ahead of next year's elections, Democrats promised more and better jobs, lower-cost prescription drugs and a crackdown on corporations that ship jobs overseas.