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March 3, 2010
The District of Columbia's new marriage equality law went into effect today, with gay couples able to apply for marriage licenses for the first time this morning. Speaker Pelosi:Press Release
March 3, 2010
"Chairman Charlie Rangel has informed me of his request for a leave of absence from his duties and responsibilities as Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means. I will honor his request."
Press Release
March 3, 2010
"We gather today to mourn a loss of a friend, a dear friend, and to celebrate the life of a person who is a great legislator, a courageous soldier, and a public servant to the end."
Speech
March 3, 2010
"We gather today to mourn a loss of a friend, a dear friend, and to celebrate the life of a person who is a great legislator, a courageous soldier, and a public servant to the end."
Blog Post
March 3, 2010
Last night on the Late Show with David Letterman, former Republican Governor Mitt Romney stated, "the problem is not the insurance companies." Democrats disagree--health reform legislation must hold the health insurance companies accountable and put an end to discrimination based on pre-existing conditions and out-of-control premiums. And according to the Kaiser Family Foundation, more than three-quarters of Americans agree that it is extremely or very important to reform the way health insurance works:
Press Release
March 3, 2010
"The President's announcement is a call to action. We will now move forward to pass health insurance reform that includes the best ideas of both Democrats and Republicans, and address one of the most pressing challenges facing our families and small businesses."
Press Release
March 3, 2010
“Today marks a historic chapter in the advancement toward equality, fairness and the protections that marriage affords for all families. As we welcome marriage equality to our nation's capital, I reiterate my longstanding commitment to home rule for the District of Columbia."
Press Release
March 2, 2010
Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a press availability this afternoon on health insurance reform in the Capitol.
Blog Post
March 2, 2010
Baltimore Sun -- 4,700 Marylanders to Bunning: Thanks a lot, senator
"The Senate failed to pass a short-term extension of unemployment compensation and a COBRA subsidy this past weekend, thanks to the action by a single Republican senator, Jim Bunning of Kentucky."The Department of Labor this morning released state-by-state figures of the number of out-of-work individuals who will lose unemployment benefits because of Bunning's move. In Maryland, 4,700 fewer unemployed workers won't be eligible for unemployment benefits for the week ending March 13..."
Blog Post
March 1, 2010
Last week, the House unanimously approved legislation to extend a range of emergency relief and job creating funding critical to millions of families that were set to expire on Sunday, February 28th including:
Unemployment Insurance: Extends unemployment benefits, including the increased payouts and longer duration of benefits from the Recovery ActHelp with Health Insurance for Unemployed Workers (COBRA): Extends the COBRA health insurance subsidy for people who have lost their jobs
Surface Transportation Authorization: Authorizes the highway, highway safety, transit and motor carrier safety programs of the Department of Transportation