The Congressional Republicans’ record to date in support of Wall Street over Main Street is clear. After meeting with industry lobbyists to kill the bill, every single House Republican voted against the legislation.

“Young Americans have long struggled with health care costs and have been far more likely than older adults to be uninsured. Health reform will provide nearly 14 million young adults with affordable access to insurance, lower out-of-pocket costs, and protection from crushing medical debt.”

“Today the House of Representatives made critical progress on The DISCLOSE Act, to protect our elections from being overtaken by special interest money and influence.”

“Today, Congress made progress on legislation that will foster more lending to America’s small businesses – the backbone of our economy. By encouraging community banks to increase lending, we are supporting the small businesses on America’s main streets in their efforts to grow and create jobs.”

“Democrats will continue to work on the side of the middle class and America’s Main Street. And we urge Republicans to stop the cynical games that come at the expense of America’s Main Street.”

“Congratulations to Congressman-elect Mark Critz on a great victory tonight — for the people of Pennsylvania’s 12th district and for the American people.”

“These new guidelines will help make the benefits of health insurance reform a reality for even more of America’s small businesses.”

“I’m often asked by young women about the best path to take – whether to have children early in life, or to focus on career and then family. I’ve found there is no best path; there is only your path. As Mills says, there are many paths.”

Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that U.S. Air Force Retired Lt. Col. Stacee Bako will assume the position of Director of the Office of Interparliamentary Affairs, which oversees congressional delegation travel for the House. Pelosi also announced several reforms to congressional delegation travel undertaken by Members of the House.

“Our meetings with all of you are very important to us. We look forward to them, and we are honored that so many of you join us on a regular basis. You are essential partners in our efforts to care for those who have worn our nation’s uniform.”