Archive: 2009

Today, the House passed H. Res. 489, a resolution recognizing the 20th anniversary of the brutal suppression of protesters and citizens in and around Tiananmen Square, expressing sympathy to the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned in connection with the protests,… Continue

“We deeply appreciate the Task Force’s support for substantial new investments in science, which are critical to spurring innovation and new jobs.”

“Today, we mourn those lost in Abruzzo and those struggling to rebuild their lives. We hope that it is some comfort that so many people throughout the world are thinking of them and praying for them at this difficult time. We will help them rebuild and reclaim their lives.”

Washington, D.C.– Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chairman Edward Markey, Congressman James Sensenbrenner, Congressman Earl Blumenauer, and Congressman Jay Inslee held a press conference this afternoon to discuss their recent visit to China. Below are their remarks: The Speaker also released a letter to… Continue

“As Governor of Kansas, Secretary Sebelius was a national figure who took the lead on so many difficult issues. And now as Secretary of HHS, she is here to help write a health care reform bill for our country — to make America healthier, to make our students have prevention, to make investments in science and technology. And to do so with fewer errors and better health care.”

“Congressional leaders are reflecting on their recent trip to China and a stopover in Anchorage, where they heard about climate change from Alaska’s native leaders. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California led the group of four Democrats and one Republican, all members of the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming. APRN’s Libby Casey reports.”

“I commend the executives and workers of General Motors, the members of the Treasury Department’s automobile task force, and the Obama Administration for working together in making the necessary – and difficult – sacrifices to restructure GM into a viable, forward-looking, environmentally friendly, and globally competitive automobile manufacturer.”

Today’s horrific crime that took the life of Dr. George Tiller while he attended church services is a senseless act of violence that has no place in our society. No matter our different beliefs, we are a nation of laws and every… Continue

“Today’s horrific crime that took the life of Dr. George Tiller while he attended church services is a senseless act of violence that has no place in our society. No matter our different beliefs, we are a nation of laws and every American must repudiate such violent acts.”

Speaker Pelosi and the bipartisan congressional delegation met today with Martin Lee, a democracy leader who founded the Hong Kong Democratic Party, to discuss the status of democracy in Hong Kong: Martin Lee is the founding Chairman of the Democratic Party, Hong… Continue