Press Releases
Press Release
October 20, 2009
“What's important to note about the legislation is that it is very important for everyone, but particularly for pre-existing conditions, is that there is a cap on what you pay in. There is no cap on the benefit that you receive- either in a year or in a lifetime. So this is a liberation..."
Press Release
October 16, 2009
“Two decades ago, San Francisco rose to the challenge posed by this disaster. Today, we are still taking the lessons of that day to heart, preparing for any emergency that comes our way, improving our emergency response capabilities, and giving our first responders the tools they need in case of another disaster."
Press Release
October 15, 2009
“Every Member of Congress knows that our first responsibility is to keep the American people safe. There is nothing more critical to our future than a strong, effective effort to defend our cities and other high-risk targets, as well as all of our residents..."
Press Release
Press Release
October 15, 2009
“Today's House Financial Services Committee vote to reform regulation of the over-the-counter derivatives market is a critical step forward in Congress' efforts to pass comprehensive financial regulatory reform. The House Agriculture Committee will now have the opportunity to add its input and expertise to this legislation..."
Press Release
October 14, 2009
“Again, with this message we are ensuring that the VA can more effectively plan for the future and our veterans will have the sources of care and support they have earned. I am proud to stand by the side of so many of our colleagues and so many veterans who are with us, America's veterans groups and veterans organizations..."
Press Release
October 14, 2009
“The Economic Recovery Payment in the Recovery Act added $250 to the bank accounts of some of the most vulnerable Americans. It proved an effective way to offer stability and security to millions of Americans and a boost to our economy..."
Press Release
October 13, 2009
"The Senate Finance Committee's vote represents a long-awaited and critical step in getting a health insurance reform bill to President Obama's desk that will lower costs, protect seniors, preserve your choice of plans and doctors, improve quality, and make health care affordable for the middle class..."
Press Release
October 13, 2009
“Young adults are the most uninsured group in the country. They often lose coverage at age 19 when they graduate from high school or a few years later when they graduate from college. Once they enter the workforce, they face new obstacles to getting insurance..."
Press Release
October 13, 2009
"I look forward to hearing from the President, his views on innovation and how that can help us address the issue of creation of jobs, as well as climate change issues, and also how we, again, alleviate poverty, eradicate disease and make the world a better place -- issues on which the United States and Spain can work very cooperatively..."