Press Releases
Press Release
April 28, 2009
"As you are aware, the conference report on the budget resolution provides that the Budget Committee Chairman may adjust the baseline and use a “current policy baseline” for four bills - middle-income tax cuts, estate tax, AMT relief and the sustainable growth rate in the Medicare program for physicians. Under the House budget resolution, the Budget Chair can only do so if one of two conditions are met: 1) the House has already passed and sent to the Senate a statutory PAYGO bill; or 2) if the statutory PAYGO bill is included as part of the underlying non-offset bill being sent to the Senate."
Press Release
April 28, 2009
“Our national story has many heroes who have continued the work of Sojourner Truth. Chief among those who helped ensure this moment, but did not live to see it, is C. DeLores Tucker, the founder of the National Congress of Black Women. In my office, I proudly display a bust of Mary McCleod Bethune which was presented to me by C. DeLores Tucker. Dr. Tucker joins the ranks of the great American fighters for freedom, some whose names are known, and many others whose names are unknown. I would like to acknowledge members of the Tucker family who join us here today."
Press Release
April 28, 2009
“I congratulate Governor Kathleen Sebelius on her confirmation by the Senate to serve as our nation's Health and Human Services Secretary. Governor Sebelius' strong leadership and extensive experience is greatly needed as the nation confronts the public health emergency caused by the swine flu virus and the need to pass comprehensive health care reform this year."
Press Release
April 27, 2009
“This afternoon, Majority Leader Hoyer and I were briefed by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on the Obama Administration's preparations to deal with the public health emergency caused by the swine flu virus."
Press Release
April 27, 2009
“President Obama's selection of Dr. Eric Goosby to serve as Ambassador at Large and Global AIDS Coordinator signals the Administration's strong commitment to fighting the AIDS pandemic. Dr. Goosby is an excellent choice and is uniquely suited for this position; he has tremendous experience and a deep commitment to the cause."
Press Release
April 27, 2009
"We are dedicated to carefully scrutinizing programs and agencies to cut wasteful, obsolete and duplicative spending. As of the beginning of this month, House Committees under Democratic leadership have already conducted more than 162 oversight hearings, and over one hundred more are in the planning stages for the coming months. This is an excellent record, building on the aggressive oversight schedule of the 110th Congress, and helps to reassert the essential independent and oversight responsibilities of the Congress, regardless of which party controls the Executive Branch."
Press Release
April 27, 2009
“In the last two years, Congress has enacted comprehensive innovation legislation, put America on a path doubling funding for basic scientific research, and established an Agency for Energy (ARPA-E) to encourage high-risk, high-reward clean energy research. We know that science has the potential create jobs, strengthen our economy, and even save the planet."
Press Release
April 24, 2009
“Today, we commemorate the 94th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and pay tribute to the victims and survivors. We know from their testimony and historical records that the Armenian genocide was conceived and carried out by the rulers of the Ottoman Empire from 1915 to 1923."
Press Release
April 22, 2009
“National parks across the country, and in San Francisco are in need of rejuvenation to preserve their natural beauty and historic treasures. Specifically, the funds for San Francisco's parks will accomplish much needed improvements such as meeting disability requirements, restoring trails, and fire protection capabilities."
Press Release
April 22, 2009
“The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights protects Americans against the unfair and often abusive practices of credit card companies. Americans should never be subject to excessive credit card fees, sky-high interest rates, and unfair, incomprehensible agreements that credit card companies revise at will. But during a recession, with so many families in economic peril, these practices can be devastating."