Archive: 2010

“In passing the Fair Sentencing Act today, the House sent a bill to President Obama that is a step forward in addressing the fairness of our sentencing laws.”

“Let us sing a song about the wonderfulness of Nancy Pelosi. What a run she’s been on. This week — with the big financial reform package edging toward completion, and the House approving a major campaign finance reform bill — was a reminder of what an incredibly productive speaker she’s become.”

“To accomplish the shared goal of ‘Strong States, Strong Nation,’ our nation’s states and the federal government must engage in meaningful dialogue. Today, we have an opportunity to ensure that our partnership is strong, flexible, and open.”

“Congress has responded to the worst financial crisis in 70 years by moving one step closer to sending to the President for his signature the toughest regulation of Wall Street in generations – restoring common sense after a decade of recklessness.”

“Today – and every day – the Congress of the United States calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Corporal Gilad Shalit and all of the missing Israeli soldiers.”

Yesterday, Speaker Pelosi, Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman Barbara Lee, Chairwoman Nydia Velazquez, Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz, Congresswoman Susan Davis, Congresswoman Judy Chu, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, and dozens of Democratic women Members of Congress held a press conference on the East Front Steps of… Continue

Nearly a month ago, the House passed the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act to help create or save more than a million American jobs, ensure seniors can keep their own doctors (SGR) and extend a proven economy booster, unemployment relief… Continue

Editorials across the nation call out the BP Republicans for siding with Big Oil over the American people: New York Times Editorial — Serial Apologies, No Contrition: House Republicans had their chance to do the right thing and remove Joe Barton as… Continue

A new Lake Research Partners poll released today shows the American people overwhelmingly support strong Wall Street Reform legislation that will hold Big Banks accountable and impose tough oversight to ensure Wall Street's risky behavior can never again cost Americans jobs and… Continue

“Walter Shorenstein was a proud San Franciscan, a great American and a dear friend. He was a man of extraordinary vision, leadership, and wisdom.”