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If Americans struggling to make ends meet can make tough decisions to balance their books, why can't Congress?
If Americans struggling to make ends meet can make tough decisions to balance their books, why can't Congress?
Ami Bera, MD | Posted 05.01.2012
Members of Congress take an oath when they are sworn in as elected leaders. They swear to uphold the Constitution, and to defend it against all enemies. But nowhere in their oath of office are they required to protect the medical health and well-being of their constituents.
Ami Bera, MD | Posted 05.25.2011
As a doctor, I've learned the importance and value of listening. Just like you can't cure a patient without listening to what he's feeling, you can't cure a nation without hearing what the people are really asking for.
Ami Bera, MD | Posted 05.25.2011
Tomorrow is Election Day. Tomorrow, we have a choice: we can continue with the status quo, or we can fight to save our broken government and restore t...
Ami Bera, MD | Posted 05.25.2011
It's not surprising that Big Oil is protecting Dan Lungren -- he's taken $84,950 from oil and gas companies, then does their bidding in Congress, voting to give Big Oil $2.6 billion in tax breaks.
Christine Pelosi | Posted 05.25.2011
Democrats all across America are having an open tent discussion about our values and priorities. President Obama urges us to "buck up" -- and well we should. Let me tell you how I did.
Ami Bera, MD | Posted 05.25.2011
Over the last year, I've had thousands of conversations with voters across northern California. I've talked with farmers in the rural foothills of Cal...
Ami Bera, MD | Posted 05.25.2011
In this election, we have a choice. There's a clear difference between how Dan Lungren and I view our responsibilities as leaders, Americans, and ...
Ami Bera, MD | Posted 05.25.2011
Happy Independence Day! On this day, 234-years ago, the leaders of what would become the United States declared independence from England.
Ami Bera, MD | Posted 04.28.2012