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May 5, 2009
“Today is a very special occasion. Usually in this room, we meet with our veterans' service organizations. They come in and there's so many different wars, different ethnic groups, different disabilities, different generations, everything -- and we hear their concerns and we establish our priorities on how we go forth each year."
Blog Post
May 5, 2009
Today President Obama announced his request for $8.6 billion in fiscal year 2010, and $63 billion over six years, for a new, comprehensive global health strategy saying:
Blog Post
May 5, 2009
Reps. Pastor, Capps, Pierluisi, Velázquez, Becerra, Ambassador Sarukhan, and soldiers from Walter Reed at the Cinco de Mayo celebration in the Capitol today
Today, communities all over America celebrate Cinco de Mayo and honor the history, traditions, and culture that Americans of Mexican descent, and all Latinos, have made a part of the American fabric.
Press Release
May 4, 2009
“The bill the Committee will consider on Thursday meets the first priority of Congress and the President, which is to protect the American people and to provide our men and women in harm's way with all the resources they need. Chairman Obey has also ensured that this legislation is fully consistent with President Obama's plan to end the war in Iraq and to refocus our efforts on Afghanistan and Pakistan."
Press Release
May 4, 2009
"I welcome the strong initiative outlined by President Obama today that will restore fairness to the tax code by closing international tax loopholes and crack down on tax havens. The President's proposal builds upon Chairman Rangel's ongoing leadership toward creating a more simple and fair tax code that rewards U.S. job creation while at the same time promoting competitiveness in the global market."
Blog Post
May 4, 2009
On Thursday, the House Appropriations Committee will consider the 2009 Supplemental Appropriations bill for Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the pandemic flu. Speaker Pelosi on the draft legislation:
Chairman Obey and the Members of the House Appropriations Committee are to be commended for quickly drafting legislation to meet our military's needs in Iraq and Afghanistan and to address the H1N1 flu virus.The bill the Committee will consider on Thursday meets the first priority of Congress and the President, which is to protect the American people and to provide our men and women in harm's way with all the resources they need. Chairman Obey has also ensured that this legislation is fully consistent with President Obama's plan to end the war in Iraq and to refocus our efforts on Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Press Release
May 3, 2009
“Jack Kemp was a formidable Member of Congress whose life was infused with an infectious optimist that spoke to the best qualities of America. On both the gridiron and in halls of Congress, he was voice for social equality, from demanding that the American Football League integrate its all-star game to insisting that his party remain true to its roots as the party of Lincoln."
Press Release
May 1, 2009
“In the 1940s, the first ‘G.I. Bill' helped build the American middle class and strengthen our economy by offering a college education and job training to nearly 8 million veterans--and generating seven dollars of economic activity for every dollar invested. That landmark legislation launched millions of families on a course of prosperity and toward achieving the American Dream--and set the American economy on the right course after the war."
Press Release
May 1, 2009
“The Congress of the United States should not only be a model for the nation, but also a good neighbor,” said Speaker Pelosi. “American ingenuity is producing the technology that will lead the world in cleaner and safer energy, and American can-do spirit is leading us to refit our homes and offices for efficiency and cost-savings. As we green the Capitol, moving the Capitol Power Plant from the 19th century to the 21st century is a crucial step, and I commend the Architect of the Capitol and his team who are making this transition happen.”
Press Release
May 1, 2009
“Justice David Souter has served with distinction. He has exemplified adherence to our Constitutional traditions, preserving an independent judiciary, assuring checks and balances, and protecting our individual rights. As a voice of reason, he recognized Americans' reliance on settled Constitutional guidance, including reproductive rights, and dissented from decisions driven by ideological outcomes. In his support of decisions on Guantanamo and habeas corpus, Justice Souter has upheld the rule of law and the founding principles of our nation."