Press Releases
Press Release
November 4, 2009
“We come together at a time when we are on the verge of passing historic health care reform legislation and our Members are very enthusiastic about a provision in the legislation that includes the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. It has been a long time coming and it is a moral responsibility that we carry a healthy nation in the country and one that develops with the participation of our tribal leaders to what works best on health care in Indian Country."
Press Release
November 4, 2009
“Today, the House voted overwhelmingly to send a strong and clear message to credit card companies: we will hold you accountable for your anti-consumer practices."
Press Release
November 4, 2009
In honor of the upcoming Veterans Day, this week the House passed several bills that put our veterans, troops, and their families first. The Veterans Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act strengthens VA outreach efforts to veterans to ensure that they get their earned VA benefits."
Press Release
November 3, 2009
“Tonight, we have filed a manager's amendment to the Affordable Health Care for America Act, which is the next critical step toward comprehensive health insurance reform that ensures affordability for the middle class, provides security for our seniors, and protects our children's future by not adding to our deficit."
Press Release
November 3, 2009
"When it comes to governance, technology provides opportunities for discussion and engagement; it strengthens accountability; ultimately it makes democracies more democratic."
Press Release
November 2, 2009
“I commend President Obama for his decision to lift the travel ban and for all his efforts to make the United States a leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS.”
Press Release
October 30, 2009
“In response to a recent data breach associated with the use of peer to peer applications on a non-House computer, we have directed the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer's (CAO) Information Security Department to perform an immediate and comprehensive assessment of the policies and procedures for handling sensitive data. CAO Information Security Policy prohibits the use of peer-to-peer applications on House Computers..."
Press Release
October 30, 2009
"“Today's signing of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act by President Obama offers a lifeline of care, treatment, and support to low-income Americans living with this disease. Every year, this legislation guarantees access to lifesaving medical services, primary care, and medications for more than 500,000 patients, nearly half of all those living with HIV/AIDS in the U.S..."
Press Release
October 30, 2009
“Today's report provides evidence that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is doing what we promised: bringing our economy back from the brink of depression and creating jobs through direct funding, tax cuts for 95 percent of Americans, and the ripple effect of all that combined investment."
Press Release
October 29, 2009
“The Affordable Health Care for America Act is founded on key principles of American success: opportunity, choice, competition, and innovation. We have listened to the American people, we are putting forth a bill that reflects our best values and addresses our greatest challenges..."