Press Releases

"Three years ago today, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, becoming the worst natural disaster in America's history."

"This year, Democrats have continued to honor the spirit of Labor Day with our work in Congress. Thanks to the efforts of the New Direction Congress, millions of American workers have gotten their first pay raise in a decade."

"On the 45th anniversary of the March on Washington, we honor the unwavering determination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the more than 250,000 Americans who came to their nation's capital to call for an end to discriminatory laws and practices. We pay tribute to their bravery, their commitment, and their wisdom."

"Today's Census report confirms that the economic worries of American families are all too real and underscore the urgent need for a New Direction on the kitchen table issues facing American families."

"Instead of living up to the commitments it made to be allowed to host the Olympic Games, the Chinese government is using the Olympics as a justification to crackdown on peaceful human rights activists, censor foreign and domestic journalists, and displace Chinese individuals and families who have no legal recourse to protest the seizure of their homes or their land."

"Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones was a tremendously vibrant presence in the halls of Congress. She believed in all the best things about our nation, and was a tireless force for justice, equality, and opportunity. As a leader in election reform, she fought on behalf of voting rights to ensure that every American voter can vote. She loved her hometown of Cleveland, and she believed that serving her constituents was the best job in the world.'

"The Bush Administration's economic policies continue to mean higher prices and lower wages for American workers. We cannot afford to continue these failed policies."

"Parents must have the peace of mind of knowing that the toys, medicines and other products they buy for their families are safe, which is why the New Direction Congress fought to enact this critical legislation."