Press Releases

"Speaker Boehner's ‘adult moment' is long overdue. Our economy, our children's education, our seniors' security and our nation's fiscal soundness require that we act without further delay."

“Today, our armed forces are one step closer to upholding the values of fairness and civil rights for all Americans. With the actions of President Obama, Secretary Panetta, and Admiral Mullen, the discriminatory ‘Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy will soon be history; our military will be stronger; our nation will end a fundamental injustice; and the American people will be more secure."

"Tomorrow is the 200th day of the Republican majority, and the American people are asking: where is the Republican jobs plan? Since taking over the House, Republicans have voted against Democratic jobs legislation ten times and for measures that would potentially destroy 2 million jobs."

"One year ago, President Obama signed into law the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: the strongest financial reforms in decades, and the greatest consumer protections in our history."

"Leader Pelosi: 'Good morning. Here we are on day 198 of the Republican takeover of the majority of the House of Representatives and here we are with zero job creating bills presented by the Republicans. On Saturday it will be the 200th day. And here is what they have to show for it in terms of jobs. H.R. 1 H.R. 1, we call that the 'So Be It' spending bill, would lose, according to Mark Zandi, 700,000 jobs.'"

"Leader Pelosi. 'I have the honor of welcoming Professor Elizabeth Warren back to the Capitol, Assistant to the President and Special Advisor to the Secretary of the Treasury on Consumer Financial Protection.'"

“Richard Cordray has spent his career fighting for the middle class in Ohio and nationwide; as the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, he will be a strong advocate for consumers, for Main Street, and for America's middle class. I applaud President Obama's nomination and echo his call for Richard Cordray's swift confirmation."

“Congressman Dale Kildee has served the people of Michigan's 5th district, his state, and his nation with commitment, compassion, focus, and dedication. Day in and day out, rarely missing a vote on the House floor, he has advanced the interests of the families, workers, and students he represents; in doing so, he has upheld the values of our country."