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Today's positive jobs report is a sign that our economy is on the right track -- with a strong overall number, especially in the private sector. The recovery efforts led by Democrats in Congress are paying dividends for the workers and small business owners on Main Street.

Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released jobs numbers for April showing the US gained 290,000 jobs last month--larger than expected and the largest gain since March 2006.

Today, the House passed the bipartisan Home Star Energy Retrofit Act (HR 5019) by a vote of 246-161 to provide immediate incentives for consumers who renovate their homes to become more energy-efficient--rapidly creating jobs here at home, while saving money for American families.

Families USA released a new report today showing that more than 57 million Americans under the age of 65 have been diagnosed with a pre-existing condition--or more than one in five non-elderly Americans. That's one in five who would be hurt by Congressional Republicans' efforts to repeal health reform.

Today, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski released a legal framework to respond to the Comcast v. FCC decision. Speaker Pelosi on the announcement:

While Congressional Republicans continue to call for the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, the Washington Post published an article detailing how the law will improve effic

On Cinco de Mayo, the people of Mexico celebrate the victory over the French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. The defeat by a poorly armed militia over the larger and better equipped French army is a source of pride to the people of Mexico.

Today, the House passed a resolution recognizing the vigilance and response of the people of New York and local, state, and federal law enforcement personnel in the foiled terrorist attack in Times Square on Saturday night: