Press Releases
No Labels Poll: “Problem-Solving Voters” Poised to be Dominant Force in 2012 Elections
According to a new No Labels poll, a majority of American voters can be characterized as problem-solving voters (PSVs), defined as individuals more likely to support candidates focused on solving problems than those who align most with their parties. 33 percent of PSVs also say they are likely to change their vote between now and November, compared to only 15 percent of non-PSVs.
Rep. Jeff Flake Becomes 68th Co-Sponsor of No Budget, No Pay Act
Last week Rep. Jeff Flake became a co-sponsor of the No Labels-backed No Budget, No Pay Act (H.R. 3643/S. 1981), which will withhold pay for members of Congress if they fail to pass a concurrent budget resolution and all 12 annual spending bills on time. Rep. Flake’s support brings the count to 68 bipartisan co-sponsors for the legislation.
Rep. John Carney Becomes 67th Co-Sponsor of No Budget, No Pay Act
Yesterday Rep. John Carney became a co-sponsor of the No Labels-backed No Budget, No Pay Act (H.R. 3643/S. 1981), which will withhold pay for members of Congress if they fail to pass a concurrent budget resolution and all 12 annual spending bills on time. Rep. Carney’s support brings the count to 67 bipartisan co-sponsors for the legislation.
Rep. Tim Bishop Becomes 66th Co-Sponsor of No Budget, No Pay Act
Yesterday, Rep. Tim Bishop became a sponsor of the No Labels-backed No Budget, No Pay Act (H.R. 3643/S. 1981), which will withhold pay for members of Congress if they fail to pass a concurrent budget resolution and all 12 annual spending bills on time. Rep. Bishop’s support brings the count to 66 bipartisan co-sponsors for the legislation.
California Electoral Reforms Make Primaries More Competitive
California’s new nonpartisan redistricting process and top-two primary system were tested for the first time in yesterday’s primary elections and early results suggest the reforms will deliver greater political choice and accountability to California voters.
Rep. Rehberg Becomes 65th Co-Sponsor of No Budget, No Pay Act
Yesterday Rep. Danny Rehberg became a sponsor of the No Labels-backed No Budget, No Pay Act (H.R. 3643/S. 1981), which will withhold pay for members of Congress if they fail to pass a concurrent budget resolution and all 12 annual spending bills on time. Rep. Rehberg joins a group of 65 bipartisan co-sponsors of the bill.
Evan Bayh To Discuss Reforms To Fix Congress with No Labels Community
Today, Thursday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m. eastern time, former Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN) will conduct a town hall teleconference with thousands of No Labels supporters to discuss filibuster reform and other solutions to reduce congressional gridlock.
No Labels Supports Call for Commission to Reform Budget Process
Today No Labels echoed Sen. Joe Lieberman’s (I-CT) call for a commission to reform the 1974 Budget Act, which sets the framework for the current congressional budget process.
No Labels Applauds Reid For Endorsing Filibuster Reform
Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid took to the Senate floor to call for fixes to the filibuster, adding his voice to a growing reform movement. There have been 100 filibusters in the Senate in the last two years alone.
92% of Maine Voters Join Snowe, Michaud and King in Supporting No Labels’ No Budget, No Pay Act
Today No Labels released the results of a poll of Maine voters showing 92 percent support for the No Budget, No Pay Act. The No Budget, No Pay Act (H.R. 3634/S. 1981) – which is co-sponsored by Sen. Olympia Snowe and Rep. Mike Michaud and supported by independent Senate candidate Angus King – would withhold congressional pay if members of Congress fail to pass a joint budget and spending bills on time.
