Archive: 2009

I share President Obama's commitment to protecting the American people while preserving American values. The President offered a sensible, balanced approach to the treatment of detainees and to the handling of state secrets. President Obama pledged to reassert our nation's moral authority… Continue

“The Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights is historic legislation that protects American consumers against sky-high interest rates, excessive fees and other unfair practices of some credit card companies. For too long, credit card companies have unfairly profited at the expense of responsible, hardworking Americans who pay their bills on time, and manage their household finances sensibly.”

“We have a new G.I. Bill for the 21st century that is just going into effect. The kids who came to help us advocate for this bill said “thank you” to our veterans — send them to school. Not only did we do that, we send them to school or they can send a family member to school.”

Today, the House passed the bipartisan Job Creation Through Entrepreneurship Act (HR 2352) by a vote of 406-15–giving established small businesses and entrepreneurial start-ups the needed tools and resources to thrive, create jobs and drive economic growth. This bill is the first… Continue

This afternoon, the President signed two bills the House passed this week – the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act and the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act. The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act(S.896) builds on the President's housing initiative, to provide… Continue

This afternoon, the House passed the final version of the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights (H.R. 627) by a vote of 361-64–leveling the playing field between card issuers and cardholders by applying common-sense regulations that would ban retroactive interest rate hikes on… Continue

“The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act will help strengthen the housing market, our economy, and help restore the American Dream of homeownership.”

“The last time I saw him was in Jerusalem — last May — when we were observing the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel. I told him then and just recently on the 61st anniversary by phone, that the establishment of the State of Israel was the shining, the beacon of light in the 20th century. A great, great political accomplishment.”

Today, President Obama announced a National Fuel Efficiency Policy, which will include the first nationwide standards for vehicle fuel mileage and emissions–raising standards to 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016. This will result in reducing oil consumption by approximately 1.8 billion barrels… Continue

“The Obama Administration’s allocation of $3 million in Recovery Act funds to San Francisco for abatement of dangerous lead-based paint from low-income homes is wonderful news to the residents of San Francisco. These funds will help protect young children from the serious health effects of lead poisoning and maintain jobs in San Francisco.”