Tag: What’s Happening

President Obama met with His Holiness the Dalai Lama today: Speaker Pelosi on the meeting: I commend the President for meeting with His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, a champion of peace and non-violence, and a voice for dignity, justice, and respect for… Continue

On February 13th, 2009 Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and on February 17th, during the first month of his term, President Obama signed the bill into law. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the legislation to bring America's economy… Continue

As the Gavel noted last week, the Los Angeles Times reported that Californians who have purchased individual health insurance policies with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield can expect to see their premiums increase between 30% and 39% this year alone. Adding… Continue

Last month, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), the top Republican on the House Budget Committee, introduced an alternative budget proposal that would eliminate Medicare and privatize Social Security for older Americans — rehashing failed Bush policies that the American people have soundly rejected…. Continue

This afternoon, the House passed the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act 2009. By restoring 'pay-as-you-go’ (PAYGO) budget discipline — which has been the rule of the House since Democrats took control in 2007 — as the law of the land, we are returning to… Continue

Today, the House will debate statutory pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) legislation. PAYGO has a proven track record of success, turning deficits into record surpluses in the 1990s under President Clinton. As we work to address the Bush deficits we inherited, PAYGO is a key… Continue

Tonight at 9:00pm EST, President Obama will deliver his first State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress–sharing his vision for addressing the many critical challenges our country faces at home and internationally. Watch live here: <param name="movie" value="http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/modules/wh_multimedia/EOP_OVP_player.swf"<param… Continue

Today, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released their 10-year budget forecast: Blog post» Full report» Speaker Pelosi on the report: Today's CBO report is a clear reminder of the Bush and Republican Congress-era policies that have resulted in the loss of millions… Continue

On Friday evening, President Obama signed a bill the House passed last week to provide an immediate benefit for those who have already given and incentive for those who are considering a charitable contribution for Haiti relief efforts: The new law allows… Continue

Americans are responding with generosity and compassion to the devastating earthquake in Haiti, donating their hard-earned money and time — which can literally mean the difference between life and death to many Haitians and others struggling through this tragedy and devastation. Today,… Continue