Archive: 2010

“Next week, a new chapter of the Middle East peace process will begin. For the first time in nearly two years, Israelis and Palestinians will sit down at the same table, negotiating face-to-face, working toward a future of two states living side-by-side in peace and security.”

“Today, Minority Leader John Boehner did the public a favor by admitting the Republican plan to return to the failed Bush economic policies that produced a deep recession, record deficits, a loss of 8 million jobs and an unprecedented financial crisis. Democrats will not let that stand. America must continue to move forward in a New Direction, not back to the ‘exact same agenda’ of the Bush years.”

This morning, House Republican Leader John Boehner outlined his ‘economic plan’ at the City Club of Cleveland–which would return us to the same failed policies of the Bush Administration. Mr. Boehner endorsed proposals to privatize and cut Social Security, cut taxes for… Continue

In 2008, credit card issuers imposed $19 billion in penalty fees on families with credit cards–exploiting loopholes in the law to make profits at the expense of responsible credit cardholders with minimal oversight. Last year, credit card companies broke all records for… Continue

Small businesses are the engine of our economy, creating two-thirds of the new jobs over the last 15 years. Small businesses continue to face a lack of credit and tight lending standards, with 45% of small businesses seeking loans unable to get… Continue

For more than seven years, America's brave men and women in uniform have done everything asked of them in the war in Iraq. Many have been lost on the battlefield, and Americans mourn their loss; all have performed with courage and valor,… Continue

“For more than seven years, America’s brave men and women in uniform have done everything asked of them in the war in Iraq. Many have been lost on the battlefield, and Americans mourn their loss; all have performed with courage and valor, and we honor their sacrifice. Today, our nation begins a new chapter in this effort, bringing our final brigade combat team out of harm’s way, ending combat operations, and beginning the transition to a civilian-led mission in Iraq.”

The Affordable Care Act signed into law this year includes landmark health insurance reforms to protect young adults, the middle class, women, and seniors. Despite the clear benefits of health insurance reform, Republican leaders are standing with insurance companies and want to… Continue

Twenty years ago, the Ryan White CARE Act brought a lifeline of hope and care to Americans living with HIV/AIDS. The legislation marked a long overdue step forward for the well-being of thousands of people too often left behind by our health… Continue

“Twenty years ago, the Ryan White CARE Act brought a lifeline of hope and care to Americans living with HIV/AIDS. The legislation marked a long overdue step forward for the well-being of thousands of people too often left behind by our health system or unable to afford critical and necessary treatment. Today, that fight continues. We remain committed to winning the battle to defeat this disease.”