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September 28, 2009
Last week, the New York Times reported on delays veterans are having receiving their benefits under the new GI Bill:
Thousands of veterans attending college on the new G.I. Bill are having to take out loans, put off buying textbooks or dig into savings because of delays by the Department of Veterans Affairs in issuing benefit checks, veterans groups and college officials say.The bill, which took effect Aug. 1, provides money to cover much, and often all, of the costs of attending college -- including tuition, housing and books -- for veterans who served in the military after Sept. 10, 2001.
Press Release
September 25, 2009
“The project improves safety for the millions of domestic and international passengers who travel through this airport each year and creates an estimated 65 jobs in the Bay Area. This is another example of how Congress' swift action to pass the Recovery Act continues to create jobs and invest in America...”
Blog Post
September 25, 2009
“The project improves safety for the millions of domestic and international passengers who travel through this airport each year and creates an estimated 65 jobs in the Bay Area. This is another example of how Congress' swift action to pass the Recovery Act continues to create jobs and invest in America...”
Press Release
September 25, 2009
“Iran's effort to conceal a major nuclear facility sends a clear signal that the regime has not worked in good faith to eliminate the threat of nuclear weapons in the Middle East and around the world..."
Blog Post
September 25, 2009
“Iran's effort to conceal a major nuclear facility sends a clear signal that the regime has not worked in good faith to eliminate the threat of nuclear weapons in the Middle East and around the world..."
Blog Post
September 25, 2009
As the House continues to make progress on health insurance reform, Speaker Pelosi pledged this week that the health reform legislation, and any manager's amendment, will be posted online for Members of Congress and the public to read and review the legislation for at least 72 hours before the House votes:
Reporter: Madam Speaker, do you support the measure to put the final House bill online for 72 hours before it's voted on at the very end?Speaker Pelosi: Absolutely. Without question.
Blog Post
September 25, 2009
A CBS/New York Times poll released today shows widespread support for reforming the health insurance system -- including an overwhelming number of people who favor a public health insurance option and other components included in the America's Affordable Health Choices Act:
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Speech
September 24, 2009
“The Congressional Black Caucus - and this foundation - were founded on a simple premise: that equality and opportunity are the birthright of every American..."
Press Release
September 24, 2009
“Paul Kirk will be a voice of reason and passion in the United States Senate. His belief in public service and commitment to the causes of social justice, equality, and opportunity for every American make him an outstanding choice to carry on the torch of Senator Ted Kennedy..."
Blog Post
September 24, 2009
Health insurance reform opponents continue to spread myths about America's Affordable Health Choices Act, including the notion that Republicans are fighting against health insurance reform to protect seniors from Medicare changes. In fact, the House bill improves care and benefits under Medicare and extends Medicare's solvency. But in the hypocrisy file: over the years, Congressional Republicans have made no attempt to hide their attempts to gut Medicare -- from peddling privatization to ramming through a flawed prescription drug benefit written for and by the drug industry. As Vice President Joe Biden said yesterday: