Press Releases

"Leader Pelosi. 'You're back! Welcome. Well, a day early, but none too soon to get back to work for this Congress. And once again, Democrats are calling upon this Congress to get to work to put the American people back to work. In the month of August, we had a very extended opportunity to listen to our constituents. Obviously, their top priority is job creation and economic growth, protecting Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, and to, again, strengthen the middle class.'"

“On Labor Day, we honor our nation's workers - the building blocks of our middle class and the backbone of America's economic strength. We recommit ourselves to the causes of good wages, and safety and fair treatment in the workplace. And we remain focused on addressing the top priority of working families and all Americans: job creation."

"Our nation's top priority remains jobs, and today's report reiterates what we've heard time and again from the American people: we must get to work putting people back to work. Republicans created uncertainty and instability for our economy with the threat of a default and a government shutdown - and Americans are paying the price. We cannot afford another 241 days of Republican refusal to pass jobs legislation. The only plans offered by Republicans have not only failed to create jobs - they actually have destroyed them."

“Today's announcement reflects some of the key goals of the Affordable Care Act: more transparency for consumers, greater accountability for the insurance industry, and lower health costs for families and businesses."

“President Obama made a clear, strong statement today about America's top priorities: creating jobs and strengthening our economy. And with an address before a Joint Session of Congress next week, the President will give renewed urgency to the jobs crisis facing our nation."

“Today, San Francisco has secured more than an investment in new housing; our city has begun to transform a neighborhood, revitalize a community, strengthen our economy, and provide a fresh start for the families of Alice Griffith."

"The most effective way to reduce our deficit is to put Americans back to work and grow our economy, and today's CBO report makes it clear that Congress must take action now to meet Americans' top priority - jobs. With the Joint Select Committee set to begin its work, it must address job creation while tackling our long-term debt."

"President Obama and Secretary LaHood are to be commended for taking strong steps to protect passengers from being stranded on planes for hours without access to food, water and working lavatories. The new rules announced this week ensure these protections are extended to international flights, as well as dramatically increasing compensation for those passengers inconvenienced by airline overbooking and requiring refunds of bag fees for lost luggage."