“More than 130 million households will get tax rebate checks this spring and summer as part of a plan given final approval by Congress on Thursday in an effort to boost the flagging economy.”

“It’s quite an evening when we can come together in a bipartisan way for legislation that helps the middle class, helps those who aspire to the middle class, and gives incentives to businesses to create jobs to stimulate our economy.”

“Making college more affordable is essential to building a strong middle class, ensuring America’s competitiveness by investing in a new generation of innovators, and creating good paying jobs here at home.”

“Darlene Hooley has served the people of Oregon with great distinction and will be missed by all of us in Congress.”

“This is crucial part of our jobs agenda for America. It will help get our economy back on track and help families who are struggling with the high cost of energy, housing, health care, and groceries”

“All Members of Congress join our nation in prayer for those coping with the devastation caused by storms that moved across the South last night.”

peaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on Congressional testimony by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Michael Mullen, on the proposed fiscal year 2009 defense budget.

“As this new year, the Year of the Rat, commences, I would like to salute the leaders and pioneers that have brought to our attention the history and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the United States.”

“I remain hopeful that the Senate will send the House a stimulus bill this week that is timely, targeted and temporary so that we can complete action and deliver it to the President at the earliest date.”

“Democrats will continue to hold the line on earmarks in the House and require unprecedented disclosure from Members in both parties who seek earmarks, as well as from the Administration.”