Blog Post

Small businesses have felt the brunt of the broken health care system and during the economic crisis, many small businesses operate close to the margin, making health care coverage even harder.

Fifteen years ago, the people of our nation witnessed the destruction of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, and came together in strength out of this moment of tragedy. Today, we continue to mourn the loss of the 168 Americans; many were federal workers who came to work that morning to serve the public -- to help our veterans and the elderly, farmers and the disabled.

The Democratic-led Congress continues working to create American jobs and strengthen the economy--because we must bring down the unemployment rate and restore American job security.

Last night, President Obama issued a presidential memorandum regarding the visitation rights of hospital patients and the ability to designate surrogate decision makers in the case of emergencies.

The tax cuts in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, signed into law by President Obama last February, gave 98% of American working families and individuals a tax cut, and encouraged new job-creating investments by businesses large and small.

This afternoon, Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL) was sworn in:

The thoughts and prayers of Members of Congress are with the people of China and Tibet, and the loved ones of those lost in the powerful earthquake that struck the region yesterday. Many of the victims were students, teachers, and workers; and thousands remain trapped beneath the rubble.