Press Releases

August's jobs report shows our economy moving forward, but more can and must be done to create good-paying jobs and raise wages for hard-working Americans.

In September, the CDC will run out of resources to fight Zika. With more than 11,525 Americans – including nearly 1,400 pregnant women – with confirmed cases of Zika, this Congress must act.

It is essential that the board work in a collaborative and constructive manner in order to help our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico successfully emerge from this crisis.

Today, on Women’s Equality Day, we celebrate their courage, sacrifice, and commitment to making America more American.

“Today’s HHS report demonstrates that the Affordable Care Act will continue to make real the promise of affordable, quality health coverage across America."

The devastating earthquake in central Italy is a tragedy that saddens all those who love Italy and its people. Our hearts are with the victims and their families, and we pray that more will be rescued from the rubble.

While Republicans are on a reckless recess, Zika is spreading. Now, the CDC is warning pregnant women to stay away from part of Miami Beach, one of America’s most popular tourist destinations.

“Aloha! It is a privilege indeed to be here with so many members of the official family of the state of Hawaii. It is a personal and official honor to be here with Mark’s family. He drew such strength from Erik and Naomi, from Ross and Nadine and Nikki and of course the love and joy of his life, Sami and Matthew and Kaila. He talked about you all the time."