Press Releases

"'In more that a half a century of public service, Congressman Gus Hawkins was a champion for civil rights and the rights of hard-working men and women. A leader on the Civil Rights Act of 1964, he was instrumental in ensuring that this groundbreaking legislation afforded equal employment to all workers. Congressman Hawkins built upon these efforts as Chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, where he worked to create economic opportunity and fought for a higher minimum wage and greater rights for America's workers."

"In more that a half a century of public service, Congressman Gus Hawkins was a champion for civil rights and the rights of hard-working men and women."

"While our bipartisan priorities differ in key areas with your levels of funding, the differences have never been so great that we cannot reach agreement on a spending plan that meets the needs of the American people."

"Mr. President, this is a valid national debate on how we address the priorities of the American people and provide for their security, health, and prosperity, both today and for years to come. Together, we can do so in a fiscally responsible way. We welcome further discussion."

"'The democracy they valiantly fought to protect has not come without a price, because as all veterans know, freedom is never free. These Filipino troops stood alongside their American brothers, witnessing the same horrors that all soldiers face in combat. The struggles they have experienced on and off the battlefield prove their patriotism and their willingness to sacrifice everything for their adopted country."

"'America's veterans deserve our admiration, respect, and thanks every day of the year--not just on Veterans Day. From the bitter cold winter at Valley Forge to the scorching heat of Iraq, our nation's soldiers, sailors, airmen, Coast Guardsmen, and Marines have courageously answered when called, served when summoned, and defended America with honor."

"'The Labor-HHS appropriations bill addresses the essential priorities and aspirations of the American people: their economic security, the health and well-being of their families, and the education of their children. It invests in urgent scientific research of the causes, treatment, and prevention of cancer - a disease that kills 550,000 Americans each year."

"More than 60 years ago, our nation asked Filipino soldiers to take up arms to protect the United States Their heroic efforts played a critical role in the outcome of the war and helped lead our nation to victory."