Press Releases
Press Release
January 18, 2007
'It is with great sadness and respect that I extend deepest condolences to Art's three children, Joel, Jennifer, and Connie, and the entire Buchwald family. I hope it is a comfort to them that so many people mourn their loss and are praying for them at this sad time...'
Press Release
January 18, 2007
'Today, I am proud to announce plans to create a Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming to raise the visibility of these urgent issues and gather critical information to protect America's security. The Select Committee will not have legislative jurisdiction, but will help develop information that will help us give these issues the legislative priority they demand...
Press Release
January 17, 2007
The decision by the Bush Administration to require approval from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court for the President's domestic surveillance program is a long-overdue recognition that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) process is fully capable of considering requests to employ these techniques...
Press Release
January 17, 2007
'These distinguished Members will give to our nation's intelligence programs and activities the aggressive oversight necessary to ensure that they are operating effectively and within the law...'
Press Release
January 17, 2007
'Democrats will continue to work to ensure that every young person that is determined to earn a higher education is able to do so. Our young people should be driven by their dreams, not weighed down by debt...'
Press Release
January 16, 2007
'As a former Chair of the Hispanic Caucus and a new member of the Democratic Leadership as Assistant to the Speaker, Congressman Becerra strengthens the voice of Latinos and the Democratic Party across the country...'
Press Release
January 16, 2007
'In a call echoed by Americans across this nation, the people of Virginia sent Senator Webb to Congress to help take our country in a new direction...'
Press Release
January 12, 2007
This crucial legislation requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate for lower prescription drug prices on behalf of the more than 22 million Americans in Medicare prescription drug plans...
Press Release
January 12, 2007
'More than 40 years ago, Martin Luther King came to Washington to say, 'We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now. This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off....Now is the time to make justice a reality for all God's children.'
Press Release
January 11, 2007
Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that the House Democratic Steering Committee approved more committee assignments. 'The intellect and leadership of these Members will be crucial to House Democrats' efforts to take America in a new direction,' Speaker Pelosi said...