Congressional Progressive Caucus: Hot Topics http://cpc.grijalva.house.gov/ Congressional Progressive Caucus: Hot Topics en-us Copyright 2013 Thu, 23 May 2013 07:06:17 PST Pelosi, Hoyer, Progressive Caucus Highlight Struggles of Low-Wage Workers on the Federal Dime The Members heard directly from workers who are paid under federal contracts, yet are unable to support... http://cpc.grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=61&itemid=721 Tue, 21 May 2013 17:50:00 PDT Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs: Paying China First Is Wrong By passing this bill, Republicans have admitted that they are once again willing to risk the full faith... http://cpc.grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=61&itemid=718 Thu, 9 May 2013 16:05:00 PDT Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs: Focus on Jobs, Not Weakening Protection for Workers H.R. 1406, which eliminates the right to overtime pay for overtime hours worked, is a direct assault... http://cpc.grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=61&itemid=715 Wed, 8 May 2013 14:56:00 PDT Progressive Caucus Holds Hearing on Implications of U.S. Drone Policy The hearing focused on lethal drones operations abroad, questions of due process, the implications... http://cpc.grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=61&itemid=716 Wed, 8 May 2013 13:40:00 PDT Progressive Caucus Applauds the Nomination of Rep. Mel Watt to Head the Federal Housing Finance Agency The president's nomination of Rep. Mel Watt to head the FHFA should provide hope to millions... http://cpc.grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=61&itemid=708 Wed, 1 May 2013 16:00:00 PDT On International Workers' Day, Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Call on Wal-Mart To Prevent Another Bangladesh Traged We pride ourselves as Americans on our sense of fairness, our belief in hard work, and our respect... http://cpc.grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=61&itemid=710 Wed, 1 May 2013 11:16:00 PDT Senate and House Leaders Request Meeting with President On Chained CPI "We appreciate your ongoing efforts to negotiate with Congressional Republicans in a serious, thoughtful... http://cpc.grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=61&itemid=706 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:51:00 PDT Progressive Caucus Calls on President Obama to Protect Public Lands The letter asks the president, in this time of environmental change, to use his authority under the... http://cpc.grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=61&itemid=704 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:02:00 PDT Progressive Caucus Disappointed in Senators Who Chose Politics Over Human Lives We are deeply disappointed that a minority in the Senate chose politics over human lives affected by... http://cpc.grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=61&itemid=702 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:30:00 PDT Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs: Corporate Tax Dodgers Force the Middle Class to Foot the Bill Last year,10 companiespaid no federal income taxes despite making more than $16 billion in profits.... http://cpc.grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=61&itemid=701 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:31:00 PDT