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“Over the past few months, our nation's economy has stepped back from the brink, but our work is far from over. As today's jobs report shows, it is critical to our future to get Americans back to work."

Speaker Pelosi announced today that the Congressional Record, the official record of the proceedings and debates of Congress printed everyday that Congress is in session, is now printed on 100% recycled paper. The move is part of the larger Greening the Capitol initiative, started by Speaker Pelosi in 2007, which has instituted sustainability practices, making the House a leader in resource conservation and energy efficiency.

The Speaker was presented with a copy of the Congressional Record by the Government Printing Office (GPO) Public Printer Bob Tapella:

Health insurance reform opponents continue to spread myths about the health insurance reform debate and America's Affordable Health Choices Act, including the notion that President Obama and Congressional Democrats are refusing to consider a Republican health care plan. Despite this near constant complaint, the Republican Leadership has failed to offer a comprehensive health care bill -- of any kind -- for consideration.

MYTH: As we debate health insurance reform, President Obama and Congressional Democrats are refusing to consider a comprehensive Republican health care reform bill.

“National Breast Cancer Awareness Month offers us a moment to remember those lost, honor those who survived, and reiterate our commitment to finding a cure..."

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month offers us a moment to remember those lost, honor those who survived, and reiterate our commitment to finding a cure. For 25 years, this month has marked great strides in outreach, prevention, detection, and treatment. Yet it has also reminded us of the work still to be done, the research still to be completed, and the fight ahead to defeat this devastating disease.

This year, more than 40,000 women will lose their lives to breast cancer -- far too many in a nation blessed with the latest technologies and most advanced treatments worldwide.