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"A central requirement of the legislation which provided federal assistance to troubled financial institutions was that taxpayers -- who granted hundreds of billions of dollars to the rescue effort - not only would be reimbursed as quickly as feasible, but also would receive a financial benefit for the risk they assumed. Recent reports appear to indicate, however, that some of these very institutions now intend to provide over $32 billion in bonuses to their executives while they still owe taxpayers over $200 billion."

Today, Rules Chair Louise Slaughter met and held a press conference with Wendell Potter, a former CIGNA Vice President who left the insurance industry after a 20 year career.

“The politically-motivated trial and conviction of Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is another step backward for the future of the Burmese people. The international community must send a clear message that elections in Burma, planned for 2010, will not be open or credible without the participation of imprisoned and detained pro-democracy leaders..."

Some health insurance reform opponents have tried to spread myths about the end of life provisions of America's Affordable Health Choices Act. The facts continue to disprove the myths.

Today, Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi was sentenced to house arrest for an additional 18 months for allegedly violating the terms of her house arrest. Suu Kyi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 and she is the leading advocate for democracy and human rights in Burma.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver's fundamental belief that every human has inherent worth and dignity revolutionized perceptions in this country and around the world. She enriched the lives of millions of individuals with intellectual disabilities; by unmasking discrimination and encouraging acceptance, she enriched the lives of all of us.

“Today, by signing the Cash for Clunkers legislation that passed the House and Senate, President Obama joined Congress in providing needed assistance to consumers, dealers, and the auto industry in general, while preserving our planet..."

'Today's better-than-expected news on job losses and a slight drop the unemployment rate is evidence that the recession is slowing and that our economic policies - such as the economic recovery act passed earlier this year -- are beginning to take a positive effect..."