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WASHINGTON, DC (DECEMBER 19, 2012) – STATEMENT BY CONGRESSMAN DAVIS ON SPEAKER BOEHNER'S PROPOSAL - CITES NO PROTECTIONS FOR THE POOR
Today, I ardently oppose the Republican tax bill that burdens middle-class, elderly, and struggling Americans, that undermines our economic growth, and that gives a windfall to the wealthy. It is cruel to eliminate emergency unemployment benefits that provide critical assistance for over 2 million Americans – including 90,000 Illinoisans – while gifting millionaires an additional $50,000 a year.
End Gun Violence!
by Congressman Danny K. Davis
December 19, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC (DECEMBER 18, 2012) - STATEMENT FROM REP DAVIS ON EXTENDING UNEMPLOYEMENT INSURANCE - LOSS OF FUNDING FOR PROGRAM PUTS 320,000 ILLINOIS FAMILIES AT RISK
Although our economy is gradually improving after one of the worst economic crises in our Nation's history, the economic crisis remains a daily reality for 12 million unemployed workers and for the millions of Americans experiencing record levels of food insecurity, poverty, and foreclosure.
WASHINGTON, DC (DECEMBER 12, 2012) - CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS WILL SERVE ON POWERFUL WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE IN THE 113TH CONGRESS - THANKS LEADER PELOSI AND DEM CAUCUS
WASHINGTON, DC (DECEMBER 12, 2012) - Statement of Rep. Danny K. Davis on Policies to End the School-to-Prison Pipeline before Landmark Senate Judiciary Hearing Hosted by Senator Richard Durbin
WASHINGTON, DC (OCTOBER 10, 2012) - Statement of Rep. Danny K. Davis FOLLOWING HEARING ON events in BENGHAZI
“My heart and prayers go out to the families of Ambassador Chris Stevens and the three other brave Americans victims of the attack on our Diplomatic outpost in Benghazi.
WASHINGTON, DC (AUGUST 1, 2012) - Statement of Rep. Danny K. Davis on FHFA DECISION ON PRINCIPLE REDUCTION
I am extremely dismayed with Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Edward DeMarco’s decision to prohibit Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from offering principal reduction to homebuyers. Debt forgiveness in the form of principal reduction would allow underwater homeowners to remain in their homes and keep thousands of properties from going into foreclosure.