Archive: 2009

In an effort to obstruct the comprehensive health care reform that Americans want, Republicans have resorted to spreading false information about Democratic proposals to lower costs, preserve and expand patient choice, and assure access to quality, affordable care for all. Americans want… Continue

“As many of you know, Ralph Regula served in the House with great distinction for 38 years of service, 38 years of service and not only service, great leadership. Last year, we sadly said good-bye to him, but now tonight we will honor him by creating a longstanding testament to his leadership, designating the courthouse and federal building in his hometown of Canton as the Ralph Regula Federal Building and United States Courthouse.”

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Obama Administration’s order of over 17,000 fuel-efficient vehicles using funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: “We know that we can create jobs and save taxpayer dollars while protecting… Continue

Washington, D.C.– Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave brief remarks at the Greater Des Moines Partnership Luncheon this afternoon. The Partnership, which serves as the regional chamber of commerce for the Greater Des Moines area, is hosting a three-day summit in Washington, D.C. Below… Continue

“Today’s shooting at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum is a despicable act of violence. The Holocaust Museum exists to remember the past, to learn to confront hatred, and to promote human dignity for all people. An act of violence will not diminish this mission; one person’s act cannot weaken the voices of millions of Americans who stand against hate.”

“The Department of Transportation announced today it would allocate funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to the Bay Area for transit capital improvement, which includes $67 million for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, $48 million for BART, and $9.3 million for Caltrain.”

Today's shooting at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum is a despicable act of violence. The Holocaust Museum exists to remember the past, to learn to confront hatred, and to promote human dignity for all people. An act of violence will not diminish… Continue

Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman, and Education and Labor Committee Chairman George Miller briefed the Democratic Caucus on their draft health care outline to reduce costs, offer a greater choice of doctors… Continue

Today, the House passed the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act (H.R. 2751) to bring meaningful reductions in vehicle fleet carbon emissions and fuel consumption while providing much-needed stimulus for our ailing automakers. In the wake of General Motors and Chrysler… Continue

“Today, with this legislation, we will ensure a strong, American manufacturing base. As much as anything that we can do, in terms of addressing the auto industry in our country, this is a national security issue. The auto industry success is essential to ensuring that we have a strong manufacturing base. This legislation today will ensure that we have a strong manufacturing base and get more fuel-efficient vehicles on the road, which is essential to our economy, to our national security, and a clean, green future.”