Archive: 2010

“Today’s jobs report sends a signal that our economy continues moving forward on the road to recovery, but we still have more work to do.”

“I supported the McGovern-Obey-Jones amendment because it would have provided Congress with a National Intelligence Estimate on Afghanistan that is current; a plan for the redeployment of U.S. troops that is consistent with the President’s announced policy of December 2009 to begin bringing our troops home next year; quarterly reports submitted to Congress on the President’s plan; and an expansion of oversight to deal with waste, fraud and abuse.”

“Senator Byrd’s service, and his leadership, were more than worthy to be remembered for many generations to come.”

On Tuesday, the House considered the Restoration of Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act. This legislation would extend unemployment insurance (UI) through November 30, 2010 and retroactively restore benefits to people who may have started losing their benefits as early as the end of… Continue

Today the House passed the SPILL Act (HR 5503) by voice vote to reform inadequate and outdated maritime liability laws to ensure that the families of those killed or injured in the BP Oil Spill and other such tragedies are justly compensated… Continue

At the heart of the Affordable Care Act was the goal to put Americans in charge of their health care, not the insurance companies. Today, the Administration launched HealthCare.gov, the most comprehensive resource about health care available–providing consumers with information to compare… Continue

“The family members of the 11 people who were killed on the Deepwater Horizon have taken their pain and turned it into advocacy – in the memory of their loved ones and to ensure future generations never have to face such personal loss. They have turned their grief into action.”

“Today, the House voted once again to extend a lifeline to millions of Americans who lost their jobs through no fault of their own, while Republicans continued to say no.”

“It is with gratitude that we recognize Dan’s contributions to the House: spearheading the ‘Green the Capitol’ initiative and leading the development of online transparency efforts on Member expenses, among other achievements.”

“Today’s 2011 budget is another key step by the New Direction Congress in restoring fiscal responsibility. It will require cuts below the President’s budget. It is also a statement of our values as a Congress and as a nation, recognizing that job creation and economic growth are prerequisites to lower deficits.”