Press Releases

Dec 17, 2013 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – In celebration of Computer Science Education Week (CSEDWeek), several leaders from the New Democrat Coalition joined with students, teachers, business leaders and celebrities across the country to participate in the Hour of Code.

Dec 9, 2013 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – The New Democrat Coalition released the following statement in response to the World Trade Organization reaching the Trade Facilitation Agreement on Saturday.  The WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement will require Member countries to take steps to reduce customs and border procedures that are barriers to international trade.

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Dec 5, 2013 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Following the passage of H.R. 3309, the New Democrat Coalition’s leaders issued the following statement:

Dec 3, 2013 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – In advance of a scheduled Rules Committee meeting on H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act, the New Democrat Coalition’s tech and innovation leaders released the following statement urging their colleagues to act on patent reform and cut down on the abuses of ‘patent trolls.’

Nov 21, 2013 Press Release

 

Washington, D.C. –New Democrat Coalition leaders released the following statement in response to the House Judiciary Committee’s passage of the Innovation Act.

Nov 19, 2013 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – New Democrat Coalition Members Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) and Rep. Patrick Murphy (FL-18), joined by all five Members of the New Democrat Coalition’s leadership and 14 other Members of the New Democrat Coalition unveiled H. Res 401, a resolution to create a National Entrepreneurs’ Day this morning.

Nov 14, 2013 Press Release

 

Washington, D.C.New Democrat Coalition Chairman Rep. Ron Kind (WI-03) issued the following statement urging action on Trade Promotion Authority and Trade Adjustment assistance, which he called “vital tools” to help America compete in the global economy.

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Oct 16, 2013 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – The leadership of the New Democrat Coalition formally endorsed the deal to raise the debt limit and end the government shutdown reached by Sens. Harry Reid (D-NV) and Mitch McConnell (R-KY) today. The leaders released the following statement in response to the announcement of the deal:

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