Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva and Keith Ellison, co-chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), released the following statement today on the Republican proposed middle class tax increase.
Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Applaud Department of Justice Decision to Stop Defending Discriminatory "Defense of Marriage Act"
February 23, 2011
Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva and Keith Ellison, co-chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), released the following statement today after the Department of Justice declared the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional.
Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Release Video Statements in Solidarity With Wisconsin Working Families Against Governor's Power Grab
February 18, 2011
In video statements today, Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Co-Chairs Raúl M. Grijalva and Keith Ellison voiced their support for the workers of Wisconsin and decried the ideological attempts of conservatives to cut jobs and benefits for working families.
Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs: Republican Threat of Government Shutdown Is Conservative Leadership's No Jobs Agenda In Action
February 18, 2011
Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva and Keith Ellison, co-chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), today highlighted the impending threat of a government shutdown in the wake of Republican refusals to fund continuing operations.
Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Applaud United Progressive Opposition To Republican No Jobs Agenda, Question GOP Lack of Jobs Bills
February 17, 2011
Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva and Keith Ellison, co-chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), today highlighted Caucus members' show of unity in opposing the Republican continuing budget resolution on the floor of the House of Representatives this week, vowing to continue to push for job creation and real economic recovery in future debates.
Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Cheer Defeat of Republican United Nations Defunding Attempt, Call for "Substance Over Symbolism"
February 9, 2011
Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva and Keith Ellison, co-chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), today hailed the defeat of a Republican bill to take back dues already paid to United Nations (UN) and limit future participation in the organization.
Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Hail Defeat of PATRIOT Act Reauthorization on Feb. 8 House Vote After Whipping Against Legislation
February 9, 2011
Raúl M. Grijalva and Keith Ellison, co-chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), today hailed the Feb. 8 defeat of a measure to reauthorize major portions of the PATRIOT Act. Both Representatives and the CPC whip operation, headed by Rep. Hank Johnson, actively urged Members of Congress to oppose the measure, which would have extended provisions allowing roving "John Doe" wiretaps without identifying the person or facility to be tapped.
Caucus Press Releases
January 21, 2011
Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Question Republican NoCare Agenda, Speak Out Against Misguided Health Care Repeal Attempt
January 19, 2011
Raúl M. Grijalva and Keith Ellison, co-chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), today questioned why House Republicans voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act despite an authoritative analysis showing repeal would add more than $230 billion to the national debt over the next 10 years. The vote marks the Republicans' first of many promised attempts to give primary power over health costs back to insurance companies.
CPC Co-Chair Rep. Raul Grijalva Welcomes District Court Decision to Enjoin Major Parts of Arizona's SB1070 Immigration Law
July 28, 2010
CPC Co-Chair Rep. Raúl Grijalva Welcomes District Court Decision to Enjoin Major Parts of Arizona's SB1070 Immigration Law
