Blog Post
Blog Post
April 6, 2010
The thoughts and prayers of every Member of Congress rest with the families and loved ones of those who perished in yesterday's mine explosion in West Virginia. The entire nation mourns the tragic loss of life and prays for the speedy recovery of the survivors and for the rescue of those still trapped in the rubble.
Blog Post
April 2, 2010
Along with today's news that we gained 162,000 jobs in March -- the largest job gain in a single month in the past three years -- this week brought other good news that our economy is moving in the right direction.
Blog Post
April 2, 2010
This morning, the Department of Labor released the March jobs report showing job gains of 162,000 -- the largest job gain in a single month in the past three years.
Blog Post
March 30, 2010
This morning, President Obama signed the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act into law.
Blog Post
March 30, 2010
This afternoon, Speaker Pelosi met with President Nicolas Sarkozy of France. President Sarkozy signing the Speaker's guest book:
Blog Post
March 29, 2010
In a letter to Karen Ignagni, President of America's Health Insurance Plans, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that she will be issuing regulations in the weeks ahead to reiterate that beginning in September 2010 (six months from enactment of our legislation):
Blog Post
March 26, 2010
Today, Speaker Pelosi, House Leaders, Committee Chairs and newer Members of Congress held an enrollment ceremony to sign the revised Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act to improve the Senate-passed bill, and send it to President Obama for his signature into law:
Blog Post
March 25, 2010
Tonight, the House voted 220 to 207 to pass the revised Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act that the Senate passed this afternoon.
Blog Post
March 25, 2010
Following the President signing of comprehensive health insurance reform legislation into law this week, opponents of reform continue to spread myths about the bill, including claiming that Americans who don't buy health insurance could face jail time or harassment from the IRS.
Blog Post
March 23, 2010
Under the legislative package the House passed on Sunday (the Senate-passed health bill as amended by the reconciliation bill) many key provisions take effect this year - here are some of them:
IF YOU ARE A SMALL BUSINESSES OWNER: