U.S. Government Shutdown is Over
October 17, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Last night, United States President Barack Obama signed legislation to reopen our government and pay our bills.
“Because Democrats and responsible Republicans came together, the first government shutdown in 17 years is now over,” he said today in the State Dining Room. “The first default in more than 200 years will not happen. These twin threats to our economy have been lifted.”
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Senate Democrats disappointed by Final Vote to Target Teachers
May 21, 2011
Collective bargaining ban includes outlawing political payroll deductions
Nashville, TN – On a day when Senate Republicans approved corporate campaign contributions, they added a provision to a bill outlawing collective bargaining that bans teachers from payroll deductions for political participation.
“At a time we should be talking about kids, we’re talking about political payback,” said State Senator Andy Berke. “Last year, we had a Race to the Top in Tennessee education. This year, we have a Dive to the Bottom.” [Read more]
