Media
Latest News
Blog Post
March 10, 2010
Photo courtesy of Texas Woman's University
Speaker Pelosi, Leader Reid, Leader Boehner, Leader McConnell, and other Members of Congress hosted a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony today in the Capitol in honor of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II. The Women Airforce Service Pilots were the first women in history to fly American military aircraft--flying 60,000,000 miles of operation flights on every plane the Army Air Corps flew, including the B-29, from 1942-1944.
The Speaker's remarks:
Articles
March 10, 2010
"Key Democrats in Congress plan to try to pass legislation to expand government funding for embryonic stem cell research, in an attempt to cement into law a policy President Obama established on Monday."
Press Release
March 10, 2010
“As Reading Clerk, Joe will be the voice of the House of Representatives and will play an integral role in the daily operations of Congress,” Speaker Pelosi said. “Joe brings his experience and professionalism from the Education and Labor Committee, and we are grateful for his service.”
Press Release
March 10, 2010
“Today, on the 51st anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising, we honor the many brave Tibetans who have sacrificed their lives fighting for freedom and the aspirations of the Tibetan people to live in peace."
Press Release
March 10, 2010
“Today's proposal totally bans corporate earmarks - critical reform that addresses concerns that many Americans have. It ensures that for-profit companies no longer reap the rewards of congressional earmarks and limits the influence of lobbyists on Members of Congress. This ban will ensure good stewardship of taxpayer dollars by the federal government across all agencies."
Press Release
March 10, 2010
"While California must make tough choices as it works to close its budget deficit, furloughing workers whose salaries are fully-funded through the federal government results in the loss of millions of dollars for our state while harming our neediest citizens."
Press Release
March 10, 2010
"Our two countries have a strong friendship, so Members of Congress have met on many occasions with President Preval. On this occasion, we'll be focusing on assistance to Haiti in the wake of the earthquake."
Press Release
March 10, 2010
"I am proud to be here with the National Association of Public Hospitals as we stand ready to pass health care for all Americans."
Speech
March 10, 2010
"I am proud to be here with the National Association of Public Hospitals as we stand ready to pass health care for all Americans."
Press Release
March 10, 2010
"Answering our country's call, the WASPs demonstrated courage and patriotism and excellence and competence. Their bravery inspires and awes us; their success allowed the success of generations since and generations to come."