Press Releases
Press Release
October 14, 2012
"For three decades, Senator Arlen Specter served the people of Pennsylvania with independence, toughness, determination and an unflinching devotion to the best interests of his constituents and our country."
Press Release
October 9, 2012
"We are prepared to work with our Chairs to schedule hearings and legislative action in our Committees throughout this month, instead of remaining inactive."
Press Release
October 8, 2012
"For more than 50 years, Mervyn Dymally was a force in California and national politics."
Press Release
October 8, 2012
"César Chávez dedicated his life to the values that make America great: opportunity, justice, and equality."
Press Release
October 8, 2012
"Dr. Yamanaka's innovative, creative, and potentially life-saving work on cellular reprogramming builds upon a career of scientific excellence."
Press Release
October 5, 2012
"Today's jobs report marks the lowest unemployment rate in four years, but we have more work to do."
Press Release
October 2, 2012
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer, and House Democrats held a press conference after House Republicans blocked Democrats from speaking on the House Floor today. House Democrats called on Republicans to cancel recess until the Congress fulfilled its responsibilities to the American people.
Press Release
October 1, 2012
"Congressional Democrats are ready to work and have been very clear that we must to stay in session in order to take action to help the American people. At the top of that list has been passing a five year Farm Bill, because nothing less than America’s rural communities and 16 million agricultural jobs hang in the balance."
Press Release
October 1, 2012
"In the wake of the tragic events in Libya, it is our responsibility to seek the facts, act on the best information available, and deliver justice for the brave Americans who lost their lives."
Press Release
September 28, 2012
"The directive by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano for DHS to issue written guidance to clarify that ‘family relationships’ includes LBGT couples is welcome and will provide a measure of clarity and confidence to families dealing with separation in immigration cases. Our nation is served when loving families are kept together."