Category Archives: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Rep. Raul Grijalva, Part 3: PDA Tucson Fall Meeting, Nov. 10, 2011
Job Creation in Tucson: Building a Sustainable Future What can Tucson do to fight poverty and create good-paying local jobs? For new ideas and out-of-the-box thinking, check out this 9-part series on a public panel discussion sponsored by Progressive Democrats … Continue reading
American Dream Talks: Reps. Grijalva and Ellison
Reps. Raúl Grijalva and Keith Ellison–co-chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus–had a conversation with everyday heroes Tiffany Mellers and Molly Katchpole discussing the new 99% Act. The bill is based on the ideas that more than 130000 people helped craft … Continue reading
Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva Asks BOEMRE Director Bromwich About Overseeing Oil Drilling Contractors
Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva, ranking member on the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, asks Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement, about overseeing the actions of contractors rather than limiting operations to companies that directly … Continue reading
Rep. Grijalva Calls for Bolder Democratic Jobs Plan Ahead of President Obama’s Speech
Progressive Caucus co-chair Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva on MSNBC Sept. 7 calls on President Obama to take a bold plan for economic recovery directly to the American people and stop dealing with Republicans determined to undermine him. He points out … Continue reading
Rep. Grijalva July 25 on Protecting Workers and Seniors in Budget Negotiations
Progressive Caucus co-chair Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva speaks candidly July 25 about progressive resistance to cutting Medicare, Medicaid or Social Security, and what those cuts would mean to millions of Americans and the future of the Democratic Party.
Rep. Raul Grijalva on National Debt Debate and Proposed Cuts to Social Security and Medicare
DemocracyNow.org – As President Obama tries to broker a compromise budget deal that would allow Congress to raise the national debt ceiling before an August 2 deadline, he may appease Republicans by cutting funding for Medicare and Social Security. Congressional … Continue reading
Rep. Raul Grijalva: While Obama Touts GOP Compromise, Progressive Lawmakers Unveil “People’s Budget”
In response to President Obama’s budget proposal, the Congressional Progressive Caucus has unveiled an alternative budget plan called “The People’s Budget.” Democracy Now! interviews Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva of Arizona, co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. For the video/audio podcast, … Continue reading
Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva Speaks At Global Solar Energy in Tucson June 27
Congressional Progressive Caucus co-chair Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva responds to President Obama’s June 22 speech declaring the withdrawal of 10000 troops from Afghanistan in 2011 and 23000 more in 2012. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva speaks about the importance of renewable … Continue reading
Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva Discusses the Speakout for Good Jobs Now Tour With Cenk Uygur June 14
Progressive Caucus co-chair Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva discusses the newly announced Speakout for Good Jobs Now Tour with Cenk Uygur on MSNBC June 14. Learn more about the tour at www.speakouttour.com
Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva Press Conference May 18 on Proposed Cuts to Arizona Medicaid Program
Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva, co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, speaks to CNN about where progressives stand on debt ceiling negotiations July 7. Progressives sent President Obama a letter the same day demanding revenue increases and no cuts to Medicare, … Continue reading