Press Releases

"Because the report does not specify the mortgage servicers involved, it is not possible to determine whether affected borrowers can seek remedies under provisions in the multi-state mortgage settlement. However, even if some borrowers can seek redress through the settlement process, or through private rights of action, the irregularities and violations cited in the report convince us that further investigation at the Federal level is warranted to determine whether any violations of Federal civil and criminal laws might have occurred."

“Today's announcement that the Obama Administration, led by Secretary Clinton, will partner internationally to reduce emissions of short-lived pollutants is good news for the environment and for global health. It is a necessary step that will help raise the profile of this issue and hopefully spur other nations, including other developing nations, to action."

"It appears that we may be shortly voting on this legislation, to give a payroll tax cut to 160 million Americans without having it be offset. That was one of the pillars of the legislation that we had hoped to see. We insisted on three things: one, that we had the payroll tax cut, preferably unpaid for. That's in the bill."

“The House has voted twice overwhelmingly to instruct the Conference Committee to complete all of its work by this Friday, February 17. The House Republican leadership plans to bring to the floor a stand-alone payroll tax cut extension bill tomorrow. We have long proposed bringing this tax cut to the floor without payfors and House Democrats will support it so that taxes are not raised on 160 million working Americans, but this should not be a substitute for the work of the Conference Committee."

“Democrats have always demanded that we extend the payroll tax cut for 160 million Americans without paying for it."

"Throughout her service in Congress, Gabby Giffords always demonstrated her respect for our men and women in uniform and her love of our country. That is why it is so appropriate that a Navy ship will bear her name."

“President Obama has laid out an innovative blueprint for restoring opportunity for all Americans and for constructing an economy that is built to last. The budget is balanced, fair, and responsible and is an investment in our economic growth, in job creation, and in a stronger, thriving middle class. It is a fiscally responsible plan, reducing the deficit by $4 trillion over ten years."

“I thank President Obama for his thoughtful leadership and his ongoing commitment to women's health."