Press Releases

"We welcome the developments today in the Senate, and we look forward to reviewing the bill the Senate passes. As the President said today, the Senate legislation has been strengthened during the course of the past few weeks, and Senator Reid is to be commended for moving this process forward."

“The agreement reached tonight in Copenhagen is a breakthrough in the global effort to combat the climate crisis and could not have been reached without President Obama's active involvement and leadership."

“Women have the most to gain and the most to lose in the climate crisis. The impacts are not gender-neutral; as the primary users, managers, and stewards of natural resources, women feel the consequences first."

“The House of Representatives has taken historic action to address the climate crisis and transition our country to a clean energy economy,” Speaker Pelosi said.

“The Defense Appropriations Act makes critical investments in the success, health, well-being, and training of our men and women in uniform. Our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines bear the burden of our security with courage, honor, and bravery."

“Today's Treasure Island transfer agreement means the City can quickly move forward with substantial redevelopment plans that include essential infrastructure, open space and affordable housing, as well as significant contributions to industries central to San Francisco's economic vitality - tourism, retail, restaurants and entertainment."

"It is with great enthusiasm that we present our Jobs for Main Street legislation which will be filed today and will be passed on the floor tomorrow. It is legislation that brings jobs to Main Street by increasing credit for small businesses, by rebuilding the infrastructure of America, by keeping police and fireman and teachers on the job."