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February 13, 2009
This afternoon, the House observed a moment of silence for the families and victims of the tragic commuter plane crash outside of Buffalo, N.Y. late last night which killed all 49 people on board and one person in a home.
Speaker Pelosi:
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February 13, 2009
" The U.S. Congress, handing President Barack Obama a major legislative victory, approved on Friday a $787 billion stimulus bill that aims to rush emergency government spending and tax cuts to a nation in the grip of a severe recession."
Articles
February 13, 2009
"The U.S. Congress, handing President Barack Obama a major legislative victory, approved on Friday a $787 billion stimulus bill that aims to rush emergency government spending and tax cuts to a nation in the grip of a severe recession."
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February 13, 2009
This afternoon, the House passed the Conference Report of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act by a vote of 246-183, to save and create jobs, get our economy moving again, and transform it for long-term growth and stability.
Learn more about the legislation:
Clean, Efficient, American EnergyTransforming our Economy with Science and Technology
Lowering Health Care Costs and Ensuring Broader Coverage
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Letter to Automakers: Restructuring Plan Must Demonstrate Viability and Protect Taxpayer Investments
February 13, 2009
Speaker Pelosi and Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank sent the following letter today to Robert L. Nardelli, Chairman and CEO of Chrysler, and Rick Wagoner Jr., Chairman and CEO of General Motors, regarding their company restructuring plans, which are due next week:
February 13, 2009Mr. Robert L. Nardelli
Chairman and CEO
Chrysler LLC
1000 Chrysler Drive
Auburn Hills, MI 58326
Mr. G. R. Wagoner, Jr.
Chairman and CEO
General Motors Corporation
300 Renaissance Center
MC 482-C39-B50
Detroit, MI 48265-3000
Dear Mr. Nardelli and Mr. Wagoner:
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February 12, 2009
The text of the conference report of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has been posted on the Rules Committee website:
Text of the Conference Report - Division A>>Text of the Conference Report - Division B>>
And on the Appropriations Committee website:
Press Release
February 12, 2009
“One hundred years ago today, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded as a counterforce to discriminatory laws and social practices in the United States. With the courageous founding leadership of W.E.B. Dubois and Ida B. Wells, the NAACP would become the nation's leading force for equality in all aspects of American life."
Speech
February 12, 2009
“In 1861, several months after winning his first presidential election, Abraham Lincoln traveled from Springfield, Illinois to Washington by train, stopping along the way in Philadelphia - the birthplace of our Constitution."
Press Release
February 12, 2009
"We greatly appreciate your support for the legislation we have sent you to guarantee fair pay for women and expanded health care for children, and for your leadership as we work to finalize an economic recovery bill, which we will send you shortly."
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February 12, 2009
Speaker Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid sent the following letter today to President Obama inviting him to address a Joint Session of Congress on Tuesday, February 24, 2009. Pelosi and Reid met Tuesday with the President at the White House to personally extend this invitation, which the President accepted. Now that the House and Senate have passed concurrent resolutions authorizing the Joint Session, Pelosi and Reid have written to the President to extend the formal invitation.
The letter to the President:
February 12, 2009President Barack Obama
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President: