Press Releases

"We are writing to request that you review the feasibility of invoking the authority Congress provided you under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA) for the purpose of providing temporary assistance to the automobile industry during the current financial crisis."

"Today's announcement that America has lost more than 1 million jobs this year underscores what working families already know: the Congress and the Bush Administration must take swift action to boost the economy, create jobs and help struggling Americans."

"It is essential that we preserve our manufacturing and technology base in this country."

"The White House's gain is the House of Representatives' loss. Rahm will be missed here as Chairman of the Democratic Caucus; he is extraordinarily talented and is one of the most effective Members of Congress."

"Today's GDP news and jobless claims report confirm what Americans already know: that our nation's economy is shrinking; consumers are not spending; and businesses are producing fewer goods. At a time of worsening economic conditions for families and workers, Americans expect leadership that will help Main Street recover."

"We are writing to express concern about the level of compensation being provided to top executives at financial institutions receiving substantial taxpayer subsidies under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA)."

"Today's announcement that consumer confidence is at an all-time low is another stark indicator that America's families and businesses are looking for leadership to solve this economic crisis."

"Our Main Street Recovery initiative will address the economic crisis in the short-term and the long-term, creating good-paying jobs here at home and making us more competitive in the 21st century global economy. We must create millions of green jobs pursuing energy independence, educate a skilled work force to make American innovation the engine for economic growth, and build a high-tech infrastructure that brings the power of renewable energy and broadband to every small business and home in America."