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February 9, 2009
There is no time to delay. The American people need action on the economy now. Despite the worsening economic crisis, Republican leaders in Congress keep saying 'No' to legislation designed to help speed relief to America's families, workers and small businesses.
"What...will give us a shot in the arm going forward is...just saying no."
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February 6, 2009
President Barack Obama [2/5/09]:
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February 6, 2009
This chart compares the job loss so far in this recession to job losses in the 1990-1991 recession and the 2001 recession -- showing how dramatic and unprecedented the job loss over the last 13 months has been. Over the last 13 months, our economy has lost a total of 3.6 million jobs -- and continuing job losses in the next few months are predicted.
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February 6, 2009
Today, the Department of Labor announced American job losses totaled 598,000 in January--the worst month of job losses since 1974 and the 13th straight month of job losses. They also announced the unemployment rate hit 7.6%, its highest point in 16 years.
Speaker Pelosi:
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February 5, 2009
Last week, the House passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, working from priorities shared with President Barack Obama. This week, the Senate is set to finish action on this measure so that a final economic recovery package can go to the President next week for his signature.
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February 5, 2009
Speaker Pelosi announced today appointments to the House Intelligence Select Committee, House Energy Independence & Global Warming Select Committee, Joint Economic Committee, and the House Intelligence Oversight Panel.
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February 5, 2009
Speaker Pelosi released the following statement in reaction to Department of Labor figures that reveal a 26-year high in initial unemployment claims last week. First-time filings increased by 35,000 to 626,000 for the week ending January 31.
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February 4, 2009
This afternoon, the Speaker met with several Members of Congress from Kentucky, Missouri, and Arkansas to learn what their ongoing needs are as a result of the severe winter storms and to send sympathies and prayers to their constituents. If you are living in an area impacted by the storms, below are some federal web sites and resources that may be helpful.
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February 4, 2009
By a vote of 290-135, the House passed legislation to concur with the Senate amendments to H.R. 2, State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Reauthorization Act, sending the bill to the President's desk for his signature. This legislation reauthorizes and improves SCHIP.
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February 4, 2009
This morning, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises is holding a hearing to assess the alleged $50 billion investment fraud engineered by Mr. Bernard L. Madoff.