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July 2, 2009
Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released unemployment numbers for June showing 467,000 jobs were lost and the unemployment rate is 9.5 percent.
Speaker Pelosi:
Press Release
June 30, 2009
“The EPA's announcement today is a significant step forward in the Obama Administration's plan to reduce our dependence on oil, create clean energy jobs, and reduce global warming. This waiver affirms California's role as a trailblazer in environmental protection and energy efficiency and sets the stage for new national goals for vehicle fuel efficiency."
Press Release
June 30, 2009
“Today marks a critical step toward the responsible withdrawal of American forces by December 2011 and the end of the war in Iraq, a war that tragically began more than six long years ago. This action is in keeping with the pledge made by President Obama and the Status of Forces agreement with the Iraqi government."
Press Release
June 30, 2009
“Our nation's economic competitiveness depends on young Americans having access to the highest quality education available, regardless of financial need. That is why it is so significant that tomorrow we are launching a new initiative that will cap student loan payments in light of a borrower's income."
Press Release
June 30, 2009
"I congratulate Senator-elect Al Franken on his long and hard-fought victory. Minnesota now has the full representation in the Senate that its residents deserve. I look forward to working with Senator-elect Franken as the New Direction Congress works to turn the economy around by reforming our health care system and leading America toward an effective and affordable clean energy future.”
Blog Post
June 30, 2009
With today's economy squeezing families and tuition prices continuing to soar, the high cost of college remains a top concern for Americans. However, there is some good news for college students and their families - tomorrow, a new initiative will take effect making student loans more affordable by allowing borrowers to cap monthly loan payments based on how much income they earn.
The Income-Based Repayment (IBR) program caps borrowers' monthly loan payments at just 15 percent of their discretionary income and any current or future borrower whose loan payment exceeds 15 percent of their discretionary income is eligible. After 25 years in the program, borrowers' debts will be completely forgiven.
Blog Post
June 30, 2009
Speaker Pelosi issued the following statement today after former Senator Norm Coleman conceded the U.S. Senate race in Minnesota to Senator-elect Al Franken:
I congratulate Senator-elect Al Franken on his long and hard-fought victory. Minnesota now has the full representation in the Senate that its residents deserve. I look forward to working with Senator-elect Franken as the New Direction Congress works to turn the economy around by reforming our health care system and leading America toward an effective and affordable clean energy future.
Blog Post
June 30, 2009
Today marks a critical step toward the responsible withdrawal of American forces by December 2011 and the end of the war in Iraq, a war that tragically began more than six long years ago. This action is in keeping with the pledge made by President Obama and the Status of Forces agreement with the Iraqi government.
Last month during my visit to Iraq, I met with U.S. military commanders, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Malaki, and Iraqi Parliament Speaker al-Samarraie. All agreed that Iraqi security forces have increased their capacities and are ready to assume responsibility for securing Iraq's cities. The Iraqi people have made clear their desire to assume responsibility for security in their country.
Blog Post
June 29, 2009
Friday night's passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act was a historic victory and a major step toward a new clean energy economy for America.
News Coverage Demonstrates the Significance of the Energy Bill and Victory:
Articles
June 27, 2009
"Speaker Nancy Pelosi mastered the art of conserving her political capital in the run-up to the last election by avoiding difficult votes and protecting vulnerable members."