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July 16, 2009
This afternoon, Congresswoman Judy Chu of California was sworn in on the House floor to fill California's 32nd district seat left open when Hilda Solis resigned to become the U.S. Secretary of Labor:
Speaker Pelosi:
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July 16, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) announced their support for the America's Affordable Health Choices Act saying the legislation will curb out-of-control costs, encourage competition among insurance plans to improve choices for patients, and provide access to quality, affordable healt
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Father Floyd was spurred to act on behalf of the poor by his deep faith.Blog Post
July 15, 2009
Speaker Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Reid today announced their six appointments to the 10-member Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, established by Congress to examine the domestic and global causes of the financial crisis.
Speaker Pelosi:
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July 14, 2009
Today, the Chairmen of the three Committees with jurisdiction over health policy in the House (Energy & Commerce, Education & Labor, and
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July 14, 2009
A new USA TODAY/Gallup poll finds Americans support an solution for quality affordable health care. The survey's findings add new urgency to Congressional health care reform efforts.
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July 13, 2009
Without health care reform, the cost of health care for the average family of four is projected to rise $1,800 every year for years to come--and insurance companies will make more health care decisions.
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July 13, 2009
Dr. Regina Benjamin will come to her new position as Surgeon General as a leading spokesperson on public health issues and a deep commitment to creating a healthier America.
From her experience in establishing a rural health clinic in Alabama, Dr.
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July 13, 2009
With the historic passage of clean energy jobs legislation last month, some critics are inventing absurd claims about the American Clean Energy & Security Act (ACES).
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July 10, 2009
Today, the Inspectors General of the Departments of Defense and Justice, the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, and the Office of the Director National Intelligence released an unclassified report mandated by Congress on President Bush's warrantless surveillance program.