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December 3, 2009
“The Estate Tax relief bill reflects our unyielding commitment to restoring balance and fundamental fairness in our tax code. This Congress is dedicated to fiscal responsibility and to leaving a legacy of progress and prosperity to our children and grandchildren. This legislation is critical to achieving both of these goals."
Blog Post
December 3, 2009
“The Estate Tax relief bill reflects our unyielding commitment to restoring balance and fundamental fairness in our tax code. This Congress is dedicated to fiscal responsibility and to leaving a legacy of progress and prosperity to our children and grandchildren. This legislation is critical to achieving both of these goals."
Press Release
December 3, 2009
“I would like to offer my sincere congratulations to the House Inspector General James J. Cornell on his retirement. He has served the House of Representatives with integrity and unparalleled professionalism since 2004, and has maintained a strong commitment to transparency and accountability in his oversight role over public funds used by the House of Representatives."
Press Release
December 2, 2009
“Today's action by the House Financial Services Committee brings accountability to Wall Street and big banks. When coupled with strong reforms to protect consumers and Main Street that the House will vote on next week, it will end the reckless practices that resulted in the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression."
Blog Post
December 2, 2009
“Today's action by the House Financial Services Committee brings accountability to Wall Street and big banks. When coupled with strong reforms to protect consumers and Main Street that the House will vote on next week, it will end the reckless practices that resulted in the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression."
Speech
December 2, 2009
“Today, we single out Officers Noel Gleason and Shannon Croom for their feats of heroism, and for their acts of stunning generosity. As we recognize these officers today, we also note that the praises of our law enforcement officers too often go unsung. As we honor Noel and Shannon, we also thank all police officers for their service and their sacrifice."
Blog Post
December 1, 2009
President Obama inherited a deteriorating situation in Afghanistan because the Bush Administration did not have a plan to get the job done.
Tonight, the President articulated a way out of this war with the mission of defeating Al Qaeda and preventing terrorists from using Afghanistan and Pakistan as safe havens to again launch attacks against the United States and our allies. The President has offered President Karzai a chance to prove that he is a reliable partner. The American people and the Congress will now have an opportunity to fully examine this strategy.
Our troops in Afghanistan and around the world have performed excellently; they have done everything that has been asked of them. As always, we are grateful and respectful of the enormous sacrifices our men and women in uniform, and their families, have made.
Blog Post
December 1, 2009
Opponents of health insurance reform continue to spread myths about the recently-passed Affordable Health Care for America Act. For example, they are claiming that health reform would increase premiums for most of America's families. But the facts continue to knock these myths down--including a new report from the independent Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
MYTH: The House health insurance reform bill would result in higher premiums.
Press Release
December 1, 2009
"“A series of independent economic analyses now show the Recovery Act is doing its job. The latest analysis by the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office is clear: the Recovery Act is likely producing even more jobs and higher economic growth than originally thought."
Blog Post
December 1, 2009
"“A series of independent economic analyses now show the Recovery Act is doing its job. The latest analysis by the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office is clear: the Recovery Act is likely producing even more jobs and higher economic growth than originally thought."