Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – "As a former Capitol Hill staffer and Member of Congress, Ray LaHood distinguished himself as an evenhanded moderate who is dedicated to the type of consensus building that will be essential to the creation of a more safe and efficient American transportation system.

Washington, D.C. – "Throughout her illustrations and groundbreaking career, Congresswoman Hilda Solis has been a strong and staunch ally to America's working families. Her successful advocacy for increases in the federal minimum wage and her tireless efforts on behalf of our nation's displaced workers proves that she has the passion and fervor necessary to lead our nation's Labor Department.

Washington, D.C. – "Today, I commend the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda for their conviction of Colonel Theoneste Bagosora, whose role in the 1994 genocide resulted in the death of over 800,000 Rwandans."

Washington, D.C. – "Earlier today, President-elect Obama announced Arne Duncan, Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Public Schools, as his nominee to become the next Secretary of Education. Mr.

Washington, D.C. – "This past weekend, amid recent reports that foreclosures have reached record levels, President-elect Barack Obama announced New York City Housing Commissioner Shaun Donovan as his nominee for Secretary of House and Urban Development. As director of the nation's largest municipal housing department, Mr.

Washington, D.C. – "The obstructionist tactics employed by Senate Republicans earlier this week in derailing the auto industry aid package was ill-conceived, irresponsible and short-sighted.

Washington, D.C. – "On December 10, 1948, the member states of the United Nations joined together to issue the first global statement on fundamental freedoms and human rights. This Universal Declaration of Human Rights has permeated governments and inspired populations to denounce tyranny and promote peace.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman André Carson submitted the following statement for the record for the House Financial Services Committee hearing on oversight concerns regarding the Treasury Department's conduct of the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP).