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May 1, 2009
“Leadership in this country is also drawing from the AAPI community and gathering the best minds and forces to guide them. With President Obama's appointments to his Cabinet of Secretary Steven Chu to the Energy Department, Secretary Eric Shinseki to the Veterans Affairs Department, and Secretary Gary Locke to the Commerce Department, we now have represented AAPIs as key decision-makers. Their heritage will add a key dimension in America's history of leaders and how they shaped this country."
Blog Post
May 1, 2009
Today, Speaker Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced that the Capitol Power Plant will improve air quality in the District of Columbia and reduce the carbon pollution impact of Congress by using natural gas as the sole fuel source for steam used at the Capitol complex to heat buildings and water.
At the request of House and Senate leadership, Stephen Ayers, the Acting Architect of the Capitol has reported coal will only be burned going forward if backup capacity is needed because:
heating needs exceed the capacity of the natural gas pipeline currently serving the complex (which will be upgraded in cooperation with the utility provider);abnormally cold conditions place higher than normal demands on the Plant; or
equipment outages on the gas boilers require a backup.
Press Release
April 30, 2009
“Almost all Americans--from college students to retirees--are familiar with the countless credit card solicitations that arrive in the mail each week. These pitches promise to beat their competitors by offering the best deal on rates and fees. But more often than not, credit card companies fall far short of upholding the deals they advertise."
Blog Post
April 30, 2009
Today, the House passed the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act (H.R. 627) by a vote of 357-70. In 2008, credit card issuers imposed $19 billion in penalty fees on families with credit cards and this year, card companies will break all records for late fees, over-limit charges, and other penalties, pulling in more than $20.5 billion. Credit-card debt in the U.S. has reached a record high of nearly $1 trillion -- and almost half of American families currently carry a balance, and for those families the average balance was $7,300. One-fifth of those carrying credit-card debt pay an interest rate above 20 percent.
Earlier today, Speaker Pelosi and Rep.
Press Release
April 29, 2009
“It's a budget that reduces taxes, lowers the deficit, and creates jobs. It is a budget that is marked by its transparency as it honors the three pillars of the Obama initiatives; energy, health care and education. And those issues are issues that have been the hallmark of the first 100 days."
Press Release
April 29, 2009
"Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that the House Democratic Steering Committee has approved recommendations for committee appointments for two new Members, Congressman Mike Quigley of Illinois, who was sworn in last week, and Congressman Scott Murphy of New York, who was sworn in today. The full Democratic Caucus is expected to approve these recommendations at its next meeting."
Press Release
April 29, 2009
“Throughout our history, this nation has sought to uphold the ideals of our founding - that all are created equal and endowed by our Creator with inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Today, with the passage of federal hate crimes legislation, we have affirmed these ideals and the inclusiveness that our nation stands for by extending the protection of its laws to all: ‘one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Speech
April 29, 2009
“We pay tribute to the many people, who with pioneering spirits, brave determination, and deep commitment, made the modern state of Israel a reality. We recognize that far too many have been forced to sacrifice far too much."
Press Release
April 29, 2009
“Because of his leadership, today for the first time in many, many years, we have a President's budget on the floor that is a statement of our national values. What is important to us as a nation is reflected in this budget. It is a very happy day for our country, Mr. Spratt, because of your leadership."
Articles
April 29, 2009
"In his inspirational Inaugural address, President Obama spoke of the need for action 'bold and swift.' President Obama's first 100 days in office have been marked by the fulfillment of that promise and a commitment to the future. In all of these accomplishments, Congress has acted as a full partner in making progress for all Americans."