Press Releases

"House Democrats will introduce the Senate-passed middle class tax cut legislation that would give one hundred percent of Americans a tax cut."

"Each of them has a story that deserves to be told. Each was beloved. Each left home with a different expectation of what would happen that evening and so did the rest of the country."

"We all agree that a sequester starting in January, 2013 is not in the country's best interest and is not the best way to assure responsible deficit reduction. The American people want us to work together to avoid unnecessary economic uncertainty at this crucial time in our recovery."

"Today, the Senate took a stand on the side of certainty, fairness and security for America's middle class and small businesses. It's time for the House to follow suit."

"Democrats and Republicans all agree that the middle income tax cut is critical for our economy. Now that the Senate has passed a middle class tax cut, we should all agree to pass this bill."

"Republicans have finally put their tax plan on paper, and Americans can now see that the Republican goal is to protect the top two percent at the expense of the middle class."

"AIDS was an assault on our health, our economy and society, on the lives of our friends. It was a challenge to our scientists and our medical professionals. More than that, because of the fear and discrimination that sprung from it, it was a challenge to our conscience and remains so to this day."

"For American Muslims and Muslims around the world, the holy month of Ramadan is a time of family, and reflection; fasting, prayer, and discipline; sacrifice and spirituality."