Press Releases

The time is running out on the Highway Trust Fund. Just a matter of another 10 days, and the Trust Fund will have exhausted its funding. The clock [has already run] out on the Ex-Im Bank. It already ran out in terms of [the authority to offer financing].

"It wasn’t been that long ago when we passed in the Congress the hate crimes legislation – fully inclusive hate crimes legislation. That was step one and it was a big step."

“We must keep this promise and strengthen Social Security overall."

"This policy generally makes sense...However, in some circumstances, rigid adherence to this policy may not actually serve the interests of justice."

“Five years ago, the Democratic Congress enacted the most sweeping Wall Street consumer financial protections in history. "

As you may be aware, I believe that this agreement is a major accomplishment. I am pleased that the response thus far from House Democrats has been so positive.

"As you may be aware, I believe that this agreement is a major accomplishment. I am pleased that the response thus far from House Democrats has been so positive."

“Today’s shooting in Chattanooga is a devastating tragedy for the families, servicemembers, law enforcement officials, and civilians at these two facilities."