Press Releases
Press Release
October 7, 2010
"Instead of talking about a closing argument, Mr. Boehner should be talking about why Republicans oppose closing tax breaks that encourage corporations to ship American jobs overseas. He should talk about why Republicans refuse to shine a light on foreign money that is influencing our elections. Democrats are moving America forward, while Republicans want to return to the ‘exact same' failed policies that put the interests of corporations and Wall Street ahead of jobs and needs of the middle class."
Press Release
October 5, 2010
"Since its creation in 2001, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has saved almost 5 million lives by supporting prevention, treatment, and care programs to combat these diseases."
Press Release
October 5, 2010
Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined California Democratic Congressional Delegation members in sending a letter to Attorney General Holder, Federal Reserve Chair Bernanke, and Acting Comptroller of the Currency Walsh requesting investigations into systemic wrongdoing by financial institutions in their handling of delinquent mortgages, mortgage modifications, and foreclosures.
Press Release
October 1, 2010
"Democrats understand that strengthening our nation's housing market is essential to the American economic recovery. To ensure that the housing market continues to recover from the effects of the subprime debacle and the ensuing economic downturn, Congress has taken swift action in the Continuing Resolution to extend single family loan limits for the Federal Housing Administration and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through the end of fiscal year 2011."
Press Release
September 30, 2010
"When doctors and patients are armed with the facts, they have the ability to make informed decisions on the best course of care for that patient."
Press Release
September 30, 2010
"Leading independent advocates for Congressional reform credit House Democrats for taking tough action that ensured unprecedented levels of accountability and transparency."
Press Release
September 30, 2010
"The Obama Administration should be commended for strong action taken in the last 48 hours to fully leverage the tools provided by the bipartisan Iran sanctions legislation passed by Congress earlier this year."
Press Release
September 29, 2010
"Today, with the Veterans Benefits Act, Congress has made bipartisan progress for our nation's veterans on some of their most pressing issues, including job creation, benefits for those facing grievous injuries, and homelessness."
Press Release
September 29, 2010
Every month, we take the time to pause on the House floor and honor our men and women in uniform for their service. Today, we have done the same for those who serve in our intelligence community. These officers are selflessly protecting the security of the American people. We are indebted to them for their dedication to the mission of keeping our nation safe."
Press Release
September 29, 2010
Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a brief press availability this afternoon with Elizabeth Warren, Assistant to the President and Special Advisor to the Secretary of the Treasury on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, prior to their meeting in the Capitol.