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In his inaugural address to the nation on January 20, 2009, President Barack Obama declared from the steps of the U.S. Capitol, "The state of our economy calls for action: bold and swift. And we will act not only to create new jobs but to lay a new foundation for growth."

Today marks the first 100 days of President Barack Obama's Administration.

On Equal Pay Day, we recognize the point in the year it takes a woman to make the same amount of money made by a man in the previous year. As families grapple with an uncertain economy, equal pay for equal work is about daily survival for millions.

This Congress has already taken action to strengthen economic security for women.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health and Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, and the World Health Organization are investigating and responding to the outbreak of swine flu in the United States and internationally.

Today, Speaker Pelosi sent the following letter to House Committee Chairs, thanking them for their continued commitment to oversight investigations and asking them to develop a list of specific cuts in the departments, programs, and budgets under their jurisdiction writing, "as you continue to conduct your oversight investigations, I ask you to develop a specific list of initiatives aimed at reduc

President Obama's time in office has been distinguished by bold action; on the great challenges facing our nation, the President has shown tremendous leadership.

Today, the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment held their fourth day of hearings on

By a vote of 342-78, the House passed the COPS Improvements Act (H.R. 1139) this afternoon.