Archive: 2009

“Today’s unemployment numbers are another reminder of the years of failure to invest in making Americans the most highly educated and innovative workforce in the world–and years of delay on affordable health care and the clean energy jobs and industries that will sustain our economy for years to come. In full partnership with President Obama, Congress must continue to strengthen and transform America’s economic foundation and improve our competitiveness, and we must do so in a fiscally responsible way.”

Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released unemployment numbers for June showing 467,000 jobs were lost and the unemployment rate is 9.5 percent. Speaker Pelosi: Today's unemployment numbers are another reminder of the years of failure to invest in making Americans the… Continue

“The EPA’s announcement today is a significant step forward in the Obama Administration’s plan to reduce our dependence on oil, create clean energy jobs, and reduce global warming. This waiver affirms California’s role as a trailblazer in environmental protection and energy efficiency and sets the stage for new national goals for vehicle fuel efficiency.”

“Today marks a critical step toward the responsible withdrawal of American forces by December 2011 and the end of the war in Iraq, a war that tragically began more than six long years ago. This action is in keeping with the pledge made by President Obama and the Status of Forces agreement with the Iraqi government.”

“Our nation’s economic competitiveness depends on young Americans having access to the highest quality education available, regardless of financial need. That is why it is so significant that tomorrow we are launching a new initiative that will cap student loan payments in light of a borrower’s income.”

“I congratulate Senator-elect Al Franken on his long and hard-fought victory. Minnesota now has the full representation in the Senate that its residents deserve. I look forward to working with Senator-elect Franken as the New Direction Congress works to turn the economy around by reforming our health care system and leading America toward an effective and affordable clean energy future.”

With today's economy squeezing families and tuition prices continuing to soar, the high cost of college remains a top concern for Americans. However, there is some good news for college students and their families – tomorrow, a new initiative will take effect… Continue

Speaker Pelosi issued the following statement today after former Senator Norm Coleman conceded the U.S. Senate race in Minnesota to Senator-elect Al Franken: I congratulate Senator-elect Al Franken on his long and hard-fought victory. Minnesota now has the full representation in the… Continue

Today marks a critical step toward the responsible withdrawal of American forces by December 2011 and the end of the war in Iraq, a war that tragically began more than six long years ago. This action is in keeping with the pledge… Continue

Friday night's passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act was a historic victory and a major step toward a new clean energy economy for America. News Coverage Demonstrates the Significance of the Energy Bill and Victory: ABC News – House… Continue