Press Releases

“The commitments of the Recovery Act are central to our ‘Innovation Agenda' - policies that understand that our competitiveness relies on a sustained financial and intellectual investment in innovation."

“Veterans Day is dedicated to honoring the sacrifice of the bravest among us, recognizing the service of those who wear our uniform, paying our respects to those who perished at war and celebrating the courage of those who come home. Over the generations, our men and women in uniform have been our unifying force, our guardians of freedom and our best ambassadors to the rest of the world."

“On November 9, 1989, the world witnessed a stirring moment of progress for all humanity. On that day, students, activists, and citizens tore down the Berlin Wall, pulled back the Iron Curtain, and opened the doors of democracy to millions in East Germany and beyond."

“Effective drug treatments have improved both health and quality of life for thousands of Americans living with HIV/AIDS. However, many uninsured, low-income HIV-positive individuals still do not have access to these life-saving medications because they generally do not meet Medicaid requirements until becoming disabled by full-blown AIDS."

“When the President was speaking, I couldn't help but think of Senator Kennedy. Senator Kennedy called passing health care ‘the great unfinished business of our country.' He also said it was about the character of our country that we do this."

“Within the next few days, the House will vote on the most comprehensive health care legislation in our history. Our bill will provide affordability to the middle class, security to our seniors, and responsibility to our children by not adding a dime to the deficit."

“Congress has taken critical - and necessary - steps to protect the middle class and set the stage for economic growth. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has created or saved nearly 1 million jobs so far, and our rescue efforts have placed the financial system on firmer footing."

“Today's passage of comprehensive clean energy and climate legislation in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee brings us one step closer to transforming our economy and creating good-paying clean energy jobs while protecting our environment for future generations."