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Today the world remembers the victims of the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland in December 1988, and expresses our deep alarm that the convicted perpetrator of this unspeakable crime has been allowed to go free.

“The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights will help to put an end to the unfair and abusive practices of the credit card industry once and for all. These common-sense reforms represent critical steps toward reinforcing our economic foundation and restoring the principles of fairness, responsibility and accountability to our economy..."

“GM's announcement is an urgently-needed shot in the arm for a region and industry bearing the brunt of today's recession. The increased demand for more fuel-efficient cars and trucks created by our Cash for Clunkers initiative means jobs in the auto industry and an important step forward in our economic recovery..."

The goal of health insurance reform is to provide quality, affordable health care for every American while preserving what works in today's system, expanding choice, and containing costs.

Health insurance reform opponents continue to spread myths about components of America's Affordable Health Choices Act. For example, Republicans continue to claim that health insurance reform will undermine America's small businesses.

Poll after poll has found Americans support a public option as part of the health insurance reform embodied by America's Affordable Health Choices Act.

'Six months ago, President Obama joined Congress in leading our nation toward economic recovery. By signing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law, the President laid the foundation for growth and progress in every neighborhood and in every industry across the country.'

“We agree with the President that a public option will keep insurance companies honest and increase competition..."