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February 4, 2010
"When I became Speaker of the House, the very first day we passed legislation that made PAYGO the rule of the House. Today we will make it the law of the land."
Press Release
February 4, 2010
“The last decade has witnessed the rapid expansion and growing significance of information technology, bringing businesses, communities, and nations closer together, and increasing the productivity of workers worldwide. This growth has been critical to progress in major sectors of our economy and a driving force behind our strategic investments in broadband access and adoption throughout the country. At the same time, we have seen increasing threats to both our public and private IT infrastructure."
Blog Post
February 4, 2010
"We've got to finish the job on health care... We've got to finish the job even though it's hard."
-- President Obama, 2/3/10
Blog Post
February 4, 2010
Today, the House will debate statutory pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) legislation. PAYGO has a proven track record of success, turning deficits into record surpluses in the 1990s under President Clinton. As we work to address the Bush deficits we inherited, PAYGO is a key part of our effort to restore fiscal balance. Since Republicans are attempting to reinvent history on the cause of our nation's deficits, here's a reminder of who is responsible for our nation's debt and deficit increases.
Who Left Us With Huge Deficits?
Blog Post
February 3, 2010
The American people are outraged at reports that AIG will hand out $100 million in bonuses to executives in the same divisions whose actions helped precipitate the worst economic meltdown in 70 years. As reform legislation is considered by Congress, will House Republicans stand with Main Street instead of Wall Street?
Let's look at the record. Those same Republicans who support privatizing Social Security and handing seniors' retirement over to Wall Street continue to stand behind big banks by consistently opposing common sense Wall Street reforms, corporate accountability and taxpayer protections.
The facts:
Press Release
February 3, 2010
“Evelyn Haas was a proud mother and grandmother, and an active leader in the civic life of our city. With her husband, Walter, Evelyn dedicated her life to the least among us, and her passion, generosity and leadership will be missed. I will miss her as my neighbor and friend."
Press Release
February 1, 2010
“Black History Month is a time to honor the extraordinary progress of our forebears and rededicate ourselves to the promise of equality for Americans of every race and background. It offers us an opportunity to recall the sacrifice and contributions of the generations who came before us and to overcome the remaining obstacles to economic empowerment and opportunity for all."
Press Release
January 29, 2010
“Today's GDP numbers are a sign of economic progress, marking another step forward on the road to recovery and job creation, clear evidence that our efforts to revitalize the economy are starting to pay off."
Press Release
January 29, 2010
“The effort to build a future founded on sustainability, clean energy, and conservation begins in homes and offices nationwide. The federal government is no exception."
Blog Post
January 29, 2010
Today, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released an advanced estimate showing the GDP increased at an annual rate of 5.7% in the fourth quarter of 2009:
Economists react to the fastest GDP growth in six years: