Press Releases

“Our hearts go out to all of the passengers and crew caught in the horrific derailment in Philadelphia last night."

Today, His Imperial Majesty the Emperor Akihito and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe presented Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi with the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun Award in recognition of her “significant contribution to strengthening and deepening” U.S.-Japan relations.

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today announced her appointments to the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum.

“April’s jobs report represents another good step in the right direction. However, it is clear that more must be done to create jobs and raise the wages of America’s hard-working families."

RAND Corporation released a study yesterday on the Affordable Care Act:

Los Angeles Times –  New study gives more evidence of Obamacare gains for million

NBC News – Nearly 17 Million Americans Covered Under Obamacare

Washington Examiner – Nearly 17 million get Obamacare coverage since fall 2013

“Today, we mourn the loss of one of America’s most distinguished and dedicated public servants: Speaker Jim Wright."

“Each Cinco de Mayo, we remember the valor and the victory of the poorly-armed Mexican militia that faced down the Imperial French army at the Battle of Puebla 153 years ago."

“Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate the remarkable achievements, rich cultures, and extraordinary contributions of the AAPI community."