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February 5, 2009
Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today appointments to the House Intelligence Select Committee, House Energy Independence & Global Warming Select Committee, Joint Economic Committee, and the House Intelligence Oversight Panel.
Press Release
February 5, 2009
“With every day that passes, more Americans are caught in the economic crisis, losing their jobs, their health care, and their homes. Last week's record unemployment filings demand action, and action now by the Congress to pass President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to create and save 3 to 4 million jobs, jumpstart our economy, and put our nation back on course to long-term economic growth."
Press Release
February 5, 2009
“John Dingell is a giant of the Congress. Over his 53 years in the House, on issues from health care to the environment, to protecting the rights of workers and consumers, Chairman Dingell has been a leader in fighting for the American values we cherish,” Pelosi said. “I am proud to work alongside such a dedicated public servant, the Dean of the House.”
Blog Post
February 5, 2009
Last week, the House passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, working from priorities shared with President Barack Obama. This week, the Senate is set to finish action on this measure so that a final economic recovery package can go to the President next week for his signature.
As we work toward bipartisan consensus, the President has made clear that any modification that changes the focus from creating jobs and transforming our economy from top to bottom or that weakens the economic impact of this package is unacceptable.
Blog Post
February 5, 2009
Speaker Pelosi announced today appointments to the House Intelligence Select Committee, House Energy Independence & Global Warming Select Committee, Joint Economic Committee, and the House Intelligence Oversight Panel.
Congressman Silvestre Reyes of Texas (Chair)Congressman Alcee Hastings of Florida
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo of California
Congressman Rush Holt of New Jersey
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger of Maryland
Congressman John Tierney of Massachusetts
Congressman Mike Thompson of California
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky of Illinois
Congressman Jim Langevin of Rhode Island
Congressman Patrick Murphy of Pennsylvania
Congressman Adam Schiff of California
Congressman Adam Smith of Washington
Blog Post
February 5, 2009
Speaker Pelosi released the following statement in reaction to Department of Labor figures that reveal a 26-year high in initial unemployment claims last week. First-time filings increased by 35,000 to 626,000 for the week ending January 31.
Speech
February 4, 2009
“Almost two years ago, when we first talked about this legislation -- we have been talking about it for years -- of course, its been the law, and now we are expanding it. But when we first brought it into the previous Congress, on that day, it was late in the afternoon when I came to the floor, and while the sun was setting in the sky -- coincidentally I came at a time when it was, in poetry described as the ‘Children's Hour'."
Press Release
February 4, 2009
“This is a very special day for us in the House of Representatives and in the Congress of the United States. Here we have our very special guests who have come to help us pass legislation, which will not only help them, but will help 11 million children in America."
Press Release
February 4, 2009
“It's an honor for me to welcome the Secretary of the Treasury to the Speaker's office for the first meeting with our leadership and some of our chairs of our committees who have an interest -- shall we say -- in the actions of the Department of the Treasury."
Blog Post
February 4, 2009
This afternoon, the Speaker met with several Members of Congress from Kentucky, Missouri, and Arkansas to learn what their ongoing needs are as a result of the severe winter storms and to send sympathies and prayers to their constituents. If you are living in an area impacted by the storms, below are some federal web sites and resources that may be helpful. To find your Member of Congress for more specific information about resources in your community, visit house.gov.
From the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):
Missouri Severe Winter Storm
Beware Of Bogus Contractors, Price Gouging Following Ice Storms, Feb 3