Press Releases

“This morning, President Bush signed the emergency supplemental bill into law and with it a new GI Bill for our troops, veterans and military families and an extension of unemployment benefits for millions of jobless American workers."

"As we approach the Fourth of July, we can be proud that we are thanking the heroes of our time--our troops and veterans--with a new GI Bill that provides a full, four-year college scholarship. With this new GI Bill, our troops and veterans will become the next ‘Greatest Generation' and help spur job creation for our economic recovery."

"We are putting oil speculators on notice."

"Today's submission by North Korea of a declaration of its nuclear program represents a significant step toward a full accounting of its nuclear activities. Aggressive verification efforts will be needed in the days ahead to assure the accuracy of the declaration, and to resolve any questions not fully addressed by the declaration."

"The bipartisan vote in the House also sends a clear signal to Senate Republicans that if they continue to stand in the way of this legislation, which is quite similar to S. 3101, they will have to explain their action to seniors and persons with disabilities when they are home next week."

"Today, as the price of oil reached an intraday trading record high of $140, House Democrats took action to help Americans at the pump here and now, and ensure American energy independence for years to come."

"Today's House action ensures that 25 million families will receive essential relief from the Alternative Minimum tax, a provision of tax law that was meant to ensure the wealthy paid their fair share, not to tax middle-class families who are struggling with the high prices of gas and groceries."

"Today, Congress is restoring the law's intent and its broad protections. By strengthening the ADA, we bring our nation closer to the ideals of equality and opportunity that are both our heritage and our hope."