Press Releases
Press Release
April 22, 2009
“Eighteen months ago, the House Democratic Leadership launched our Green the Capitol initiative, our commitment to reducing the Capitol's carbon footprint and make our operations more energy efficient."
Press Release
April 22, 2009
"I had the privilege as my first act as Speaker -- on my first invitation -- to extend to a Head of State, to extend to His Majesty to be the first person to address a joint session of Congress when I became Speaker."
Press Release
April 21, 2009
"Nearly four decades later, Americans must rally again to confront one of the most pressing challenges mankind has faced: the climate crisis."
Press Release
April 21, 2009
“The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act honors both the historic legislative accomplishments of Ted Kennedy and President Obama's pledge to ‘encourage a renewed spirit of national service for this and future generations."
Press Release
April 21, 2009
“The decision to restore the beautiful 50 United Nations Plaza Federal Building is good news for San Francisco, for the Civic Center area, and for our city's economy. Renovating this building, improving its energy efficiency, and making it more accessible for people with disabilities will create and save jobs for San Franciscans while using the facility as a GSA regional headquarters will improve the quality of life for those working and living in the Civic Center area."
Press Release
April 21, 2009
“This is a special occasion for us indeed. Congressman George Miller, the Chair of the Education and Labor Committee, and I would like to welcome the leadership of the Big Ten universities to the Capitol of the United States."
Press Release
April 20, 2009
“The fiscal legacy the President and Congress inherited has required an infusion of government investment to get our economy moving -- and it is critical that we ensure a strong return on every public dollar spent, and that Americans have confidence that we are constantly reviewing government spending for all purposes. We cannot afford programs that do not work or government contracts that do not produce results."
Press Release
April 17, 2009
"'I welcome the decision by the Obama Administration to recognize the Supreme Court's decision allowing EPA to use the Clean Air Act to regulate air pollution from vehicles."
Press Release
April 16, 2009
“Today's hearing is a sign that President Obama is taking a new direction in developing energy policy for our nation, allowing for an open and transparent process in which the public has a voice."
Press Release
April 16, 2009
“These are disturbing allegations that deserve and are receiving the fullest attention of the appropriate committees of Congress. Congress expects to receive reports from the Inspectors General of key agencies regarding warrantless wiretapping activities, including those conducted under President Bush's Terrorist Surveillance Program. Should these reports or any further investigations by Congress prove these allegations true, those who directed these activities in the Bush Administration must be held accountable."