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Press Release
March 31, 2008
"The resignation of HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson comes at a time when millions of American families are facing the prospect of losing their homes."
Press Release
March 31, 2008
"Congressional Democrats will continue to work to provide additional assistance to millions of families at risk of losing their homes, bring much-needed relief to consumers feeling the impact of the economic downturn, and ensure meaningful regulation of the financial system."
Press Release
March 28, 2008
"Cesar Chavez championed the causes of justice and equality and inspired millions with his vision of hope and prosperity for working people."
Press Release
March 28, 2008
"The Olympic Charter states that the Olympics should seek to foster 'respect for universal and fundamental ethical principles.' Sadly, the Chinese government has not lived up to its commitments to improve the human rights situation in China and Tibet."
Press Release
March 27, 2008
"President Bush's speech today on Iraq failed to offer any plan for the safe return of our brave men and women. In fact, the Administration reportedly is preparing to tell the American people that we must maintain 140,000 troops in Iraq indefinitely."
Press Release
March 25, 2008
"This year's trustees report again makes clear that Social Security will be able to pay its full benefits through 2041. However, this trustees' report, the last to be issued by the current administration, reveals another squandered opportunity by President Bush."
Press Release
March 24, 2008
"Today, we mourn America's fallen heroes; the deaths of 4,000 American soldiers is a grim reminder of the enormous cost of war in Iraq: the human cost."
Press Release
March 24, 2008
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a bipartisan delegation of senior members of Congress have concluded two days of meetings in Mumbai focused on the need for swift action by the government and the private sector to promote and expand research and strengthen efforts to stem the global climate crisis.
Press Release
March 21, 2008
"Speaker Nancy Pelosi led a bipartisan delegation to express support for the leadership of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and to discuss the current situation in Tibet."
Press Release
March 20, 2008
"All Americans appreciate the significance of Gandhi's principle of non-violence to our own civil rights movement."