Press Releases

“Today's jobs report provides evidence that the policies of the Democratic-led Congress are helping to create jobs and revitalize our economy - adding more jobs in 2010 than President Bush did over eight years. With so many Americans still looking for work, now is not the time to reverse course."

“Republicans are rushing a bill to the floor that would repeal the rights of patients, including children with pre-existing conditions, pregnant women, young people on their parents' insurance and seniors. Doing so would put insurance companies back in charge of the health of the American people and, according to the nonpartisan CBO, add $230 billion to the deficit."

'Senator Barbara Mikulski is a pioneer, forging the path for the generations of women who came after her. As the first Democratic woman elected to the Senate in her own right, she exemplified bravery, political savvy, and a fierce commitment to serving America's working families. And today, as she becomes the longest-serving female Senator in history, she demonstrates the enduring nature of her leadership and her accomplishments.

Speaker Pelosi. Good morning. As you know, tomorrow the 112th Congress will be called to order. House Democrats will keep our focus on the creation of jobs, putting the American people to work. We will measure every policy from both parties, as it comes forth, as to whether it creates jobs, whether it strengthens the middle class, and whether it reduces the deficit instead of heaping mountains of debt onto our children and grandchildren.

“A strong American manufacturing base is essential to our national security and competitiveness, and when we make it in America, our workers have a chance to make it in America,” Pelosi said. “Detroit is at the center of our efforts to create the jobs of the future, grow a clean, green economy, and strengthen our economy. That is why I will be proud to once again attend, at the invitation of the Dean of the House, Congressman John Dingell, the North American International Auto Show.”

“As we begin the 112th Congress, the number one priority of House Democrats will continue to be putting Americans to work. Each new proposal will be measured by a simple test: does it create jobs? Does it strengthen America's middle class? And does it reduce the deficit? When our Republican colleagues put forward solutions to the problems facing Americans that meet these tests, they will find in Democrats a willing partner."

"As one of the world's most beautiful and prestigious waterfront cities, San Francisco is the perfect choice to host one of the world's premier sporting events - the America's Cup. With today's announcement, citizens of the world will gather to view sleek, state-of-the-art sailing ships complimented with the spectacular backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco skyline."

"Congress passed health insurance reform to ensure that patients and their doctors are in charge of their health, not insurance companies."