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A new and improved Recovery.gov launched today to help taxpayers track projects, grants, contracts and loans under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

As President Obama and Democrats in Congress continue to work for quality, affordable health care for all Americans, Congressional Republicans are now claiming to be defenders of Medicare -- an institution their party has sought to dismantle as recently as April of this year.

Last week, the New York Times reported on delays veterans are having receiving their benefits under the new GI Bill:

“The project improves safety for the millions of domestic and international passengers who travel through this airport each year and creates an estimated 65 jobs in the Bay Area. This is another example of how Congress' swift action to pass the Recovery Act continues to create jobs and invest in America...”

“Iran's effort to conceal a major nuclear facility sends a clear signal that the regime has not worked in good faith to eliminate the threat of nuclear weapons in the Middle East and around the world..."

As the House continues to make progress on health insurance reform, Speaker Pelosi pledged this week that the health reform legislation, and any manager's amendment, will be posted online for Members of Congress and the public to read and review the legislation for at least 72 hours before the House votes:

A CBS/New York Times poll released today shows widespread support for reforming the health insurance system -- including an overwhelming number of people who favor a public health insurance option and other components included in the

Health insurance reform opponents continue to spread myths about America's Affordable Health Choices Act, including the notion that Republicans are fighting against health insurance reform to protect seniors from Medicare changes. In fact, the House bill improves care and benefits under Medicare and extends Medicare's solvency.