Tag: Labor and American Jobs

Today, the Education and Labor Committee held a hearing to build on the conversations happening across the country on national service and volunteerism, examining the importance of national and community service in meeting critical economic needs across the country. Chairman Miller: Miller:“As… Continue

Tonight President Obama offered a frank assessment of the challenges facing our country and a path to get America on the right track. His outstanding speech to a Joint Session of Congress — serious, but full of hope and optimism — offered… Continue

The Senate's confirmation of Secretary Hilda Solis begins a sorely needed new era at the Department of Labor. Working together, President Obama, Secretary Solis, and the Congress will once again put the Labor Department on the side of working people who deserve… Continue

Today, less than one month after taking office, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, answering the calls of the American people for urgent action to turn around our economy and create millions of jobs. The Congress and… Continue

Today, President Obama will sign the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law. Learn more about how the legislation will help you and your state by reading these fact sheets from the White House: OVERVIEW ON AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT>> IMPACT… Continue

This afternoon, the House passed the Conference Report of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act by a vote of 246-183, to save and create jobs, get our economy moving again, and transform it for long-term growth and stability. Learn more about the… Continue

Speaker Pelosi and Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank sent the following letter today to Robert L. Nardelli, Chairman and CEO of Chrysler, and Rick Wagoner Jr., Chairman and CEO of General Motors, regarding their company restructuring plans, which are due next week:… Continue

The text of the conference report of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has been posted on the Rules Committee website: Text of the Conference Report – Division A>> Text of the Conference Report – Division B>> Joint Explanatory Statement… Continue

The Appropriations Committee and the Ways and Means Committee have released detailed summaries of the appropriations and tax provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Read the full summary from the Appropriations Committee>> Read the full summary of the tax provisions… Continue

The urgency is clear. The choice is clear. The House will vote this week on a plan to create and save 3.5 million American jobs, jumpstart our economy, and transform it for success in the 21st century. The American Recovery and Reinvestment… Continue