Press Releases

“In recent weeks, the Chinese government has intensified its crackdown; there have been reports of indiscriminate shootings by Chinese police forces resulting in the loss of life and injuries. Further, the disturbing trend of self-immolations by Tibetans reflect the desperation of the human rights situation and the need for the Chinese government to change its repressive policies against the Tibetan people."

“Today's decision is a victory for civil rights and for progress for the LGBT community and for all Californians."

"We're here to talk about the STOCK Act. I'm very pleased to be standing with Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, whose been working on the STOCK Act for over six years. And Congressman Tim Walz, whose been a leader since he came to the Congress, on this important issue. I'm here with our distinguished Assistant Leader, Mr. Clyburn, who will speak, and Mr. Hoyer, when he's finished, will be joining us, so we don't need any introductions beyond that."

"Today's jobs numbers are a clear sign that progress is being made, but now is not the time to take the pressure off in our work to create jobs. The middle class can't afford another year of a Republican 'do nothing' Congress."

“We know that the single best action we can take to support our troops and veterans is creating jobs. Those who have bravely served our nation in uniform are highly-skilled and they have demonstrated enormous leadership; today President Obama laid out the details of his proposal to put our veterans to work protecting and rebuilding America, and provide them with tools needed to start small businesses. The Veterans Jobs Corps will ensure that our veterans are at the front of the line when it comes to hiring in our local communities."

“We have two strong pieces of legislation that address the issue of insider trading by Members of Congress,” Leader Pelosi said. “It is time for House leadership to stop the delay tactics and bring a vote next week on either of these bills. We can either pass the Senate-passed bill and send it to the President or pass the House STOCK Act and hold a swift conference to resolve the minor differences between these bills."

“Passage of the STOCK Act in the Senate marks progress in restoring trust in government and reforming Washington. Members of Congress, executive branch officials, and judicial officers must play by the same rules as everyone else; it would be a betrayal of the public trust to personally profit from privileged information."

"Congressman Heath Shuler has been a national leader for fiscal responsibility who has always maintained a laserlike focus on his constituents in western North Carolina."