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March 20, 2009
As Speaker of the House, and the Representative from California's 8th Congressional District in San Francisco, I am proud to have a diverse constituency, including a vibrant Iranian-American community that represents the beauty and strength of our country.
Nowruz, meaning new day, is a celebration of the first day of spring.
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March 19, 2009
As a result of extraordinary abuses of the public trust by companies rewarding employees with excessive compensation while receiving billions in taxpayer assistance, today the House passed legislation (HR 1586) by a vote of 328-93 to hold companies, including American International Group (AIG), accountable for the bonuses that were paid to
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March 18, 2009
President Obama called on Congress to create new opportunities for Americans to build a stronger country by helping students perform better in school, prepare Americans for green and innovative 21st century jobs, rebuild cities in times of disaster, improve communities and much, much more.
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March 18, 2009
The Chairman and CEO of the American International Group (AIG) Edward Liddy testified before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises this afternoon. Read Mr.
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March 18, 2009
We have an obligation to care for and honor America's servicemen and women, their families, and our veterans for their bravery and sacrifice.
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March 18, 2009
The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises continues its hearing to fully examine the American International Group (AIG) and released the AIG employee contracts
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March 18, 2009
Today, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises is holding a hearing to fully examine the American International Group (AIG), how it got into its current situation, why it has received so much federal assistance, and how to move forward.
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March 17, 2009
Following a House Democratic leadership meeting this afternoon, Speaker Pelosi announced that House leaders have directed the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, and Judiciary to present legislation this week enabling taxpayers to recoup misspent public dollars from companies, such as American International Group, that have received billions in dollars in assistance from the U.S.
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March 16, 2009
Today, President Obama announced plans to take immediate action to help small businesses create jobs by increasing the flow of credit and lowering the cost of borrowing.
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March 16, 2009
House Democratic leaders on news that the American International Group (AIG), which has received more than $170 billion in taxpayer bailout money from the Treasury and Federal Reserve, will give out more than $165 million in bonuses to its executives.
Speaker Pelosi: