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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) appeared on MSNBC’s Inside with Jen Psaki to discuss House Republicans' continued civil war and the Democrats' call for a bipartisan path forward. Below are highlights from her interview:
On the consequences of the House GOP's dysfunction and chaos:
Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan is out of the race to become House speaker hours after his third failed attempt to try and win the gavel on Friday, lawmakers told Spectrum News.
The chaos that has engulfed the House of Representatives for more than two weeks shows no signs of stopping.
"We need to come together and figure out who our speaker's going to be," Jordan said in brief remarks after the news broke. "I'm gonna work as hard as I can to help that individual so that we can go help the American people."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to nominate Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives:
“There’s one path out of the House’s incapacitating chaos. Republicans must decide to put people over politics and start working with Democrats to enact real-world, bipartisan solutions that prioritize working families,” wrote Clark.
U.S. House Minority Whip Katherine Clark joined U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse in Superior on Friday to tour Marshall Fire rebuilding efforts with affected residents.
The Dec. 30, 2021, wildfire was the most destructive in Colorado history. It destroyed more than 1,000 homes, burned over 6,000 acres, caused more than $2 billion in property damage and killed two people.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement condemning the assault on Israel by Hamas:
"I strongly condemn the vicious terrorist attack by Hamas against innocent civilians in Israel. The violence is unprovoked and appalling, and I send prayers to the families in mourning and communities under siege. House Democrats stand with our ally and friend, Israel. We unequivocally support Israel's sovereignty and its right to defend itself."
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The two lawmakers, who serve together in House Democratic leadership, made visits to Superior and Lafayette this morning. |
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) appeared on CNN This Morning to discuss the removal of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Below are highlights from her interview:
On the Consequences of GOP Infighting:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on the removal of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives:
“This is a solemn day in the U.S. House of Representatives.
“Through his duplicitous misuse of power, profound disregard for the needs of the American people, and disloyalty to anyone but himself, Kevin McCarthy has proven unworthy of presiding over the House.
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu released the following statement:
From the beginning of this Congress, House Democrats have made clear that we will always put people over politics, seek bipartisan common ground wherever possible and fight Republican extremism whenever necessary.