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March 24, 2009
“Doubling the NIH budget was not possible without Research!America. Our inside maneuvering relied on your outside mobilization. We need your help again to make President Obama's executive order on stem cell research the law of the land."
Blog Post
March 24, 2009
Last week, the Chairman and CEO of the American International Group (AIG), Edward Liddy, testified before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises. Today, the committee is holding a second hearing to more thoroughly examine the oversight of the federal government's intervention at AIG with Treasury Secretary Geithner and Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke testifying. Watch the live webcast>>
Watch Chairman Frank's opening remarks:
Press Release
March 23, 2009
“The Obama Administration's new initiative for disposing of ‘legacy assets' to restore the steady flow of credit to consumers and small businesses builds on strong actions to reduce home foreclosures and jumpstart our economy with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Dealing with these assets is an essential step in stabilizing our financial system, promoting jobs and reviving the U.S. economy."
Press Release
March 23, 2009
Isabella is 6 pounds 15 ounces, is 19 ¾ inches long, and adorable."
Blog Post
March 23, 2009
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her husband Paul happily welcome a new granddaughter, Isabella, born to their daughter, Christine Pelosi, and Peter Kaufman in San Francisco on Sunday, March 22:
Blog Post
March 23, 2009
The Obama Administration's new initiative for disposing of 'legacy assets' to restore the steady flow of credit to consumers and small businesses builds on strong actions to reduce home foreclosures and jumpstart our economy with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Dealing with these assets is an essential step in stabilizing our financial system, promoting jobs and reviving the U.S. economy.
The public-private partnerships envisioned in today's initiative will encourage the meaningful participation of the private sector in financial risk-sharing, which is needed to restore confidence in our markets and the economy and promote jobs and growth.
Press Release
March 20, 2009
“With rising unemployment and home foreclosures and a frozen credit market, it is no surprise that revenues would continue to decline and that the budget deficit President Obama inherited from the previous Administration would increase. After eight years of economic neglect, obfuscation and mismanagement, it will take time and steady leadership to get our nation's budget back in order.
Press Release
March 20, 2009
“Effective drug treatments have improved both health and quality of life for thousands of people living with HIV/AIDS. However, many uninsured, low-income HIV-positive individuals still do not have access to these life-saving medications because they generally do not meet Medicaid requirements until becoming disabled by full-blown AIDS."
Press Release
March 20, 2009
“As Speaker of the House, and the Representative from California's 8th Congressional District in San Francisco, I am proud to have a diverse constituency, including a vibrant Iranian-American community that represents the beauty and strength of our country."
Blog Post
March 20, 2009
With rising unemployment and home foreclosures and a frozen credit market, it is no surprise that revenues would continue to decline and that the budget deficit President Obama inherited from the previous Administration would increase. After eight years of economic neglect, obfuscation and mismanagement, it will take time and steady leadership to get our nation's budget back in order.
The best way to reduce the deficit is to grow our economy; the best way to grow our economy is to act on the priorities in the President's budget. President Obama's budget will transform our economy and create jobs by cutting taxes for 95 percent of Americans, making health care more affordable and accessible, creating a new, clean energy economy, and modernizing our schools to prepare our workforce for global competition.