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December 1, 2008
"As we begin a new era of leadership in the United States, we renew our commitment to working together with all nations to answer today's call for renewed leadership in the effort to combat, and eventually end, HIV/AIDS."
Press Release
December 1, 2008
"Today's report from the National Bureau of Economic Research comes as no surprise to America's families and underscores the need for immediate, bipartisan action to create jobs and get America moving again."
Press Release
November 26, 2008
"The latest economic news makes clear that President Bush and Senate Republicans must drop their opposition to the House-passed economic recovery legislation that would provide a down payment on creating jobs, helping states avoid deep cuts to health care and essential services, and deliver emergency nutrition assistance to struggling families. Democrats again call on President Bush and Senate Republicans to work with us to enact this legislation in December."
Press Release
November 26, 2008
"In September, I called on the House Ethics Committee to look into issues raised by news reports on Chairman Rangel. This followed up on the Chairman's own request for an investigation by the Committee."
Press Release
November 26, 2008
"The cowardly attack on Mumbai is an assault on civilized behavior rightly condemned by the world. Our sympathies go to those killed or wounded and their families. Those held hostage have our prayers for a safe and speedy release."
Press Release
November 24, 2008
"President-elect Barack Obama has assembled an exceptionally talented and diverse economic team to help him lead our nation during the most serious economic crisis in generations. Congress stands ready to work with the new President on his bold plan to restore confidence to our economy, create and save 2.5 million good-paying jobs here at home, and make us more competitive in the 21st century global economy."
Blog Post
November 21, 2008
Speaker Pelosi and Leader Harry Reid today sent the following letter to the Big Three U.S. auto executives, calling on them to "submit a credible restructuring plan that results in a viable industry, with quality jobs, and economic opportunity for the 21st century while protecting taxpayer investments" by December 2nd:
November 21, 2008
Dear Messrs Wagoner, Mulally, and Nardelli:
We recognize the importance of the domestic automobile industry and are committed to working with you to ensure its viability in the years to come. One in 10 American jobs is related to auto manufacturing; our national security depends on the industry's technologies and manufacturing capacity; and our competitiveness in a global economy depends on its pursuit of excellence.
Blog Post
November 21, 2008
From Rep. Diana DeGette:
Press Release
November 21, 2008
"It is critical that you meet this deadline since we have announced we are prepared to come back into session the week of December 8 to consider legislation to assist your industry. We intend to give pertinent agencies within the executive branch, the Government Accountability Office, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, as well as outside experts, the opportunity to comment on your work."
Blog Post
November 20, 2008
Today the Senate passed H.R. 6867, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, which the House passed on October 3rd. The bill provides an additional 7 weeks of extended unemployment benefits for workers who have exhausted their unemployment benefits (providing 20 total weeks of extended benefits when combined with the 13 weeks provided earlier this year). The bill now goes to President Bush, who is expected to sign into law this week.
Speaker Pelosi on signing the bill: