Press Releases

"When two-thirds of corporations pay no taxes, American workers are forced to pay too much in taxes even as they cope with rising prices and falling wages. The GAO study highlights the need to revisit tax reform to ensure that U.S. companies pay their fair share of taxes while not hindering their ability to compete in the global market."

"The future of Georgia should be decided by the Georgian people."

"President Bush's failed economic policies continue to take their toll on Americans as more workers have filed for unemployment benefits this week than at any time since the 2001 recession. After seven years of Bush Administration economic policies that have rewarded those at the very top at the expense of middle class Americans, we need a New Direction economic plan that strengthens job creation and renews the American Dream."

"The Chinese government's decision to bar Olympic gold medalist Joey Cheek from attending the Olympics because of his advocacy for Darfur is reprehensible. This action by Beijing's leaders is part of an orchestrated campaign to deny entry to individuals because of their political views, beliefs, writings, association, religion, and ethnicity."

"Senator McCain wants to call Congress back into session to vote on ‘drill only' proposals that he knows full well will not provide immediate relief to consumers, and yet he was absent from the Senate during critical votes to cut subsidies for Big Oil, help consumers and promote renewables and conservation."

"The facts are clear. The New Direction Congress has repeatedly brought forth proposals to increase domestic supply, reduce the price at the pump, protect American consumers and businesses and promote renewable energy and conservation. To date, Democrats have brought forward 13 major initiatives to accomplish the above goals and each time a majority of House Republicans have voted against these proposals."

"Democrats offered a real solution to high energy prices that would bring immediate relief within 10 days by forcing the President to free our oil from the nation's stockpile."

"The Democratic Congress is putting our troops and veterans first by passing a New GI education bill, the largest increase to veterans funding in history, critical reforms to our military health system, and a pay raise for our troops that exceeds the President's request."