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      Entire House Democratic Leadership Backs Anti-Choice Cuellar in 2024 Run

      Entire House Democratic Leadership Backs Anti-Choice Cuellar in 2024 Run

      "It's galling to see leadership muster behind Cuellar, of all people at all times," said one advocate.

      Julia Conley
      Aug 03, 2023

      With well over a year before the 2024 election, and as a pro-choice immigration rights attorney is reportedly weighing a primary run, all four of the top Democratic leaders in the U.S. House on Thursday announced their support for anti-abortion rights Rep. Henry Cuellar in his reelection bid.

      House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.), Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Pete Aguilar (Calif.), Minority Whip Rep. Katherine Clark (Mass.), and Assistant Democratic Leader Rep. James Clyburn (S.C.) all announced their endorsements of the right-wing Democrat, who has represented Texas' 28th district since 2005.

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      Coalition Representing 24 Million Workers Blasts 'Dangerous' Cuellar Bill

      "The House has acted: Now, the time has never been more urgent for the Senate to hold a vote for the passage of the PRO Act," said one union leader.

      Jessica Corbett
      Aug 01, 2022

      A coalition of 40 labor and social justice groups on Monday sounded the alarm over anti-worker legislation recently introduced by right-wing Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar of Texas and two House Republicans.

      "The latest attack on working people by Rep. Cuellar is proof positive that elections matter."

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      Propelled to Victory by Dem Leaders, Cuellar Says $7.25 Too Much for Millions of Workers

      "If corporate interests were actually serious about workplace flexibility, you'd see them supporting the rights of their employees to have a say in what goes on in the workplace."

      Julia Conley
      Jul 28, 2022

      Labor experts and advocates on Wednesday expressed disbelief and outrage as the details of an "unconscionable" new bill purporting to expand "flexibility and choice" in workplaces came to light, condemning Democratic co-sponsor Rep. Henry Cuellar for proposing the gutting of minimum wage protections.

      "This bill would allow employers to trample on the rights of an untold numbers of workers."

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