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Americans Want A Comprehensive Energy Plan: Alternative Energy Resources, More Fuel-Efficient Cars Top New Poll
August 21, 2008
A new Wall Street Journal/NBC Poll released today shows the American people want a comprehensive energy policy that encourages investment in clean, renewable energy and increases our domestic supply. The Republican "Drill Only" approach is insufficient.

In fact, nearly two and half times as many people said more emphasis should be put on developing alternative energy sources (61 percent) than on exploring and drilling for more in the United States (25 percent).

Other Results from the Poll:

72 percent: developing alternative energy sources, such as solar energy and wind energy, will accomplish a great deal;

Only 3 percent describe this as the "wrong direction."

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Pelosi: Chinese 'Protest Zones' a Ruse for China to Suppress Dissent and Imprison Those Who Speak Out
August 21, 2008
"Instead of living up to the commitments it made to be allowed to host the Olympic Games, the Chinese government is using the Olympics as a justification to crackdown on peaceful human rights activists, censor foreign and domestic journalists, and displace Chinese individuals and families who have no legal recourse to protest the seizure of their homes or their land."
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Leader Hoyer on the Passing of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones
August 20, 2008
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the passing of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones:

Today we mourn the death of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones, even as we fondly recall her life and accomplishments. Her passing comes as a shock, but we can take solace in her fulfilling life of service to the people of Ohio and of our nation.

Stephanie Tubbs Jones distinguished herself as a judge, a prosecutor, and one of Cleveland's African-American leaders. For nearly ten years, I've been proud to serve beside her in the House of Representatives. She was a respected Member of Congress who represented her constituents with passion and dedication. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

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From the Office of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones
August 20, 2008
The Office of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones released the following statement:

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Democratic Caucus Chairman Emanuel on the Passing of Stephanie Tubbs Jones
August 20, 2008
House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement on the passing of Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones:

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On the Passing of Chairwoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones
August 20, 2008
On behalf of all Members of Congress, I express my deepest condolences on the sudden death of our friend and colleague, Chairwoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones, to all who loved her, particularly her son, Mervyn Leroy Jones, II, and her sister, Barbara Walker.

Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones was a tremendously vibrant presence in the halls of Congress. She believed in all the best things about our nation, and was a tireless force for justice, equality, and opportunity. As a leader in election reform, she fought on behalf of voting rights to ensure that every American voter can vote. She loved her hometown of Cleveland, and she believed that serving her constituents was the best job in the world.

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Democratic Whip James Clyburn on the Passing of Stephanie Tubbs Jones
August 20, 2008
House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today commented on the passing of Ohio Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones:

I was stunned by the news today of the passing of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones. There is a great gap where she stood on behalf of affordable health care, women's issues, access to quality education and fairness in voting.

Whether you were a presidential candidate, a colleague debating on the floor or a friend passing time, you wanted her on your team for her quick legal mind, tenacious debating skills, her infectious humor and that thousand watt smile. My heart is heavy. She was larger than life and we will all greatly miss the Gentlewoman from Cleveland. My prayers are with her family, friends and staff.

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Pelosi Statement on Passing of Chairwoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones
August 20, 2008
"Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones was a tremendously vibrant presence in the halls of Congress. She believed in all the best things about our nation, and was a tireless force for justice, equality, and opportunity. As a leader in election reform, she fought on behalf of voting rights to ensure that every American voter can vote. She loved her hometown of Cleveland, and she believed that serving her constituents was the best job in the world.'
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Pelosi: Americans Cannot Afford to Continue Bush's Failed Economic Policies
August 19, 2008
"The Bush Administration's economic policies continue to mean higher prices and lower wages for American workers. We cannot afford to continue these failed policies."
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Speaker Pelosi Delivers the Democratic Radio Address
August 16, 2008
Speaker Pelosi delivered the Democratic Radio Address this morning. In her address, she discusses energy legislation the New Direction Congress has brought forward to combat rising energy and gas prices and to invest in renewable resources. Speaker Pelosi states, "during the past eight years, our energy policy has been directed by the two oil men in the White House. Their failed policy has increased our dependence on foreign oil, damaged our economy, and left consumers paying record prices at the pump...when it comes to energy, as my children would say, let's get real."

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