Press Releases

"Alice Paul was a force for equality - which is both our nation's heritage and our hope. With gratitude for her vision and her determination, and with thanks to all of you for ensuring her legacy lives on, it is indeed a distinct honor to receive the Alice Award."

"Today, Senate Republicans put partisan politics ahead of our troops, our security, and our values. In not even allowing debate on this vital piece of legislation, Republicans are playing games with our national defense, blocking measures to strengthen our military, and denying our troops critical equipment and resources to do their jobs."

"Seniors who choose Medicare Advantage plans received great news today: premiums, on average, are actually dropping next year, and because of health reform, preventive services will be free and out-of-pocket expenses will be limited. With enrollment in Medicare Advantage on the rise, more seniors will have lower co-pays for skilled nursing, chemotherapy, dialysis, and other services."

"Health insurance companies, which have long discriminated against millions of people when they need coverage the most, are now violating their promise to write new policies to cover children with pre-existing conditions."

"Today, some economists determined that the Bush recession officially ended more than a year ago, but we know that because of its severity, the effects of the Bush recession are still being felt by millions of Americans and small businesses. We have and we will continue to act to create jobs, strengthen our economy, and move in the right direction."

"President Obama's appointment of Elizabeth Warren to oversee the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a true victory for America's middle class and one of the strongest statements we can make that Wall Street abuses will no longer be allowed to jeopardize our financial security."

"The Small Business Jobs and Credit Act will improve access to capital and cut taxes for America's small businesses and entrepreneurs. With affordable capital leveraged by community banks and lower taxes, small businesses will be able to innovate and hire new workers, lead our recovery, and emerge stronger from the Bush recession. The legislation is fully paid for, and helps create a half a million jobs."

"Today, the X PRIZE builds on that tradition, tapping into the potential of human ingenuity; creating a better world through competition; promoting innovation, and pursuing the common good."