Archive: 2010

Health insurance reform opponents continue to spread myths, including the notion that Republicans are fighting to protect seniors from Medicare changes. In fact, the House-passed bill and the President’s plan improve care and benefits under Medicare and extends Medicare solvency. But in… Continue

Photo courtesy of Texas Woman’s University Speaker Pelosi, Leader Reid, Leader Boehner, Leader McConnell, and other Members of Congress hosted a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony today in the Capitol in honor of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II…. Continue

“Key Democrats in Congress plan to try to pass legislation to expand government funding for embryonic stem cell research, in an attempt to cement into law a policy President Obama established on Monday.”

“As Reading Clerk, Joe will be the voice of the House of Representatives and will play an integral role in the daily operations of Congress,” Speaker Pelosi said. “Joe brings his experience and professionalism from the Education and Labor Committee, and we are grateful for his service.”

“Today, on the 51st anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising, we honor the many brave Tibetans who have sacrificed their lives fighting for freedom and the aspirations of the Tibetan people to live in peace.”

“Today’s proposal totally bans corporate earmarks – critical reform that addresses concerns that many Americans have. It ensures that for-profit companies no longer reap the rewards of congressional earmarks and limits the influence of lobbyists on Members of Congress. This ban will ensure good stewardship of taxpayer dollars by the federal government across all agencies.”

“While California must make tough choices as it works to close its budget deficit, furloughing workers whose salaries are fully-funded through the federal government results in the loss of millions of dollars for our state while harming our neediest citizens.”

“Our two countries have a strong friendship, so Members of Congress have met on many occasions with President Preval. On this occasion, we’ll be focusing on assistance to Haiti in the wake of the earthquake.”

“I am proud to be here with the National Association of Public Hospitals as we stand ready to pass health care for all Americans.”

“Answering our country’s call, the WASPs demonstrated courage and patriotism and excellence and competence. Their bravery inspires and awes us; their success allowed the success of generations since and generations to come.”