Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – "The alarmingly high number of new applicants seeking jobless claim benefits mandates that Congress include a new 13-week extension of unemployment benefits in the upcoming economic stimulus package. It is also important that we create new and high-paying jobs by making substantial investments in our aging infrastructure.
Washington, D.C. – "With foreclosures steadily on the rise and home values continuing to decline, it is imperative that President Bush and Congressional Republicans join Democrats in supporting a foreclosure moratorium in the upcoming economic stimulus package.
Washington, D.C. – "The systemic loss of jobs and our current housing recession are two key reasons why our economy is underperforming and working Americans are struggling to make ends meet. That's why it is vital that the next economic stimulus package include provisions that extend unemployment benefits, create jobs and provide relief to middle-income homeowners.
Washington, D.C. – "President Bush has rapidly responded to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's advice of having some of our nation's leading financial institutions bailed out in their time of need.
Washington, D.C. – "Today's announcement by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) that the U.S. economy is in a recession is a re-statement of the obvious and further confirmation that working Americans need urgent and immediate relief.
Washington, D.C. – "The implementation of the Railroad Safety Improvement Act provides America with a comprehensive transportation policy that will allow us to meet the evolving travel needs of our nation's commuters," said Congressman André Carson.
Washington, D.C. – "With job losses hitting a five year high and with over 760,000 American jobs having been lost this year, the American worker is in need of immediate and urgent assistance.
Washington, D.C. – "The people of the 7th Congressional District of Indiana elected me to put their interests first and to properly prioritize their needs. They also elected me to exercise my judgment and to cast votes in Congress that help them and their dependent loved ones.
Washington, D.C. – "Domestic violence crimes are reprehensible acts and grotesquely inhumane offensives that adversely affect thousands of defenseless adults and innocent children every year. Beyond the physical injuries and psychological distress, domestic violence destabilizes families and impairs the healthy development of our children.
Washington, D.C. – "Mr. Speaker, the economic malpractice of the Bush Administration is why our financial markets are in turmoil. This Administration's fiscal negligence is why Wall Street was rewarded for doing things wrong while Main Street was punished for doing things right.