Press Releases

“So that’s what this is about. Over 60 percent of people in the minimum wage are women – over 60 percent. We want this to be increased for everyone in our country. But we don’t recognize it affects women in a disproportionate way. And that is why we have our theme: ‘When Women Succeed, America Succeeds.’ And the first principle of that economic agenda is to increase the minimum wage."

“The House and the people of New York’s 21st Congressional District are losing a fine friend and legislator. We thank him for his service, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”

“Republicans refusal to extend emergency unemployment insurance is cruel, shortsighted, and immoral. Today, they have shown just how little they care about the jobless in America.”

“Capitol Hill and California are filled with Democrats and Republicans alike who have enjoyed working with George Miller and who deeply respect him because his dedication to the issues and his excitement for the legislative process are infectious and undiluted by the years he has served or the challenges he had faced. For me, as Speaker and Democratic Leader, George’s patriotism, wisdom and guidance have been especially valued, and he has been a close friend since my first days in the House."

“The passing of Ariel Sharon marks the end of an era for Israel’s families and communities, and I join with all of them in mourning this loss. I only hope it is a comfort to his wife, his sons, his family and friends that so many share in their grief at this sad time.”

“Congress must extend emergency unemployment insurance, and get to work creating good-paying jobs and ensuring that hard working families gain the economic security they deserve. It is time to raise the minimum wage to deliver long overdue fairness through a pay raise for millions of working men and women. Republicans should abandon their obstructionism, and work with Democrats to move our economy and our country forward.”

“If Leader Pelosi is so desperate to taste some delicious southern food and Cheerwine that she would enter into a bet she is sure to lose, you have to wonder what they’re feeding those folks out on the West Coast,” Hudson said. “But if she really wants to do this, I’ll gladly enjoy some San Francisco sweets every day next week while the Panthers are on their way to a conference championship.”

“Republicans’ insistence on leaving Americans out in the cold has already cost state economies $400 million and could cost our country 240,000 jobs this year. This is exactly the kind of shortsighted and immoral position that American families cannot afford. It is long past time for House Republicans to stop demanding giveaways for big corporations and the wealthy and to start dedicating every working hour to strengthening the economic security of all Americans.”