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December 19, 2008
"The President's announcement this morning provides an opportunity for the American automakers to become viable and competitive while securing millions of jobs. The auto companies and all other parties now must engage in comprehensive negotiations that will require all parties to make concessions."
Press Release
December 19, 2008
"I applaud President-elect Obama's selection of my colleague and friend Congresswoman Hilda Solis to serve as America's next Labor Secretary. Hilda Solis' tenure in Congress has been defined by an unrelenting commitment to working Americans, from their health care and job creation to their retirement security and workplace safety."
Press Release
December 19, 2008
"President-elect Obama's nomination of Congressman Ray LaHood to be Secretary of Transportation brings pride to the entire House of Representatives, and brings another principled and effective leader to the new Administration."
Press Release
December 19, 2008
"The Energy Independence and Security Act's enactment marked a critical turning point in our nation's energy and environmental policy."
Blog Post
December 18, 2008
While current law already protects the religious beliefs of health care providers and professionals, the Bush Administration's Health and Human Services issued a 'refusal clause' rule today that is so broad it could limit women's access to comprehensive health care and other services.
Speaker Pelosi:
Press Release
December 18, 2008
"In issuing this midnight regulation, the Bush Administration has once again rejected medical and sound science in favor of misguided ideology that has no place in our government."
Press Release
December 18, 2008
"Today's jobless claims again illustrate the struggles that workers are facing as they search for jobs, worry about layoffs, or fight to make ends meet. It is critical that Democrats and Republicans work together to ensure that the new year is a time of new economic opportunities for all Americans."
Blog Post
December 17, 2008
This afternoon Senator Feinstein, Chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, announced the program for the 56th Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2009:
Musical SelectionsThe United States Marine Band
Musical Selections
The San Francisco Boys Chorus and the San Francisco Girls Chorus
Call to Order and Welcoming Remarks
The Honorable Dianne Feinstein
Invocation
Dr. Rick Warren, Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, CA
Musical Selection
Aretha Franklin
Oath of Office Administered to Vice President-elect Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
By Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
The Honorable John Paul Stevens
Musical Selection, John Williams, composer/arranger
Itzhak Perlman, Violin
Yo-Yo Ma, Cello
Gabriela Montero, Piano
Anthony McGill, Clarinet
Blog Post
December 17, 2008
From the Ways and Means Committee:
Press Release
December 17, 2008
"President-elect Obama's nomination of Senator Ken Salazar and former Governor Tom Vilsack brings two more principled and dedicated public servants into the Obama Cabinet."