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» Democrats Respond to June Jobs Report, July 02, 2009 Today, the Department of Labor reported that the U.S. economy lost 467,000 in March and the unemployment rate hit 9.5%, the highest level since 1983.

» Houses Passes American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, June 26, 2009 Today, the House passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009.

» House Budget Committee Holds Hearing on PAYGO, June 25, 2009 Today, the House Budget Committee held a hearing on the Statutory “Pay-As-You-Go” Act of 2009.

» American Clean Energy and Security Act, June 23, 2009 This legislation is a comprehensive approach to America's energy policy that charts a new course towards a clean energy economy.

» House Tri-Committee Introduces Health Care Discussion Draft, June 19, 2009 Today, the chairmen of the three committees with jurisdiction over health policy in the U.S. House of Representatives unveiled their discussion draft for health care reform.

» House Democrats Introduce Statutory PAYGO Legislation, June 17, 2009 Today, House Democrats introduced President Obama’s “Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009.”

» President Obama Speaks to the American Medical Association, June 15, 2009 Today, President Obama spoke to the American Medical Association (AMA) about the urgent need to enact comprehensive health care reform.

» Members Support Restoring Statutory PAYGO, June 09, 2009 Today, Members of Congress joined with President Obama as he proposed restoring statutory “pay-as-you-go” (PAYGO) legislation.

» CEA Introduces Report: Economic Case for Health Care Reform, June 02, 2009 This morning the White House Council of Economic Advisers issued a pivotal report entitled "The Economic Case for Health Care Reform," explaining in the greatest depth to date why health reform is vital for the future of the American economy.

» Leaders Mark 100 Days Since Signing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, May 27, 2009 Democratic Leaders mark the 100th day since President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law.

» Congress Passes Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights, May 20, 2009 Today, the House passed the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act by a vote of 361 to 64. The bill now goes to President Obama, who is expected to sign it this week.

» House Passes FY 2009 Supplemental Appropriations bill, May 14, 2009 Today, the House of Representatives passed the fiscal year 2009 Supplemental Appropriations bill by a vote of 368-60.

» Democratic Leaders on the Release of the Medicare and Social Security Trustees Report, May 12, 2009 Today, the Medicare and Social Security Trustees issued their annual report, which included updated projections for the solvency of Social Security and Medicare trust funds.

» President Obama Announces Full FY10 Budget Proposal, May 07, 2009 Today, President Obama announced his full budget proposal, including $17 billion in spending cuts.

» Administration Plans to Reform International Tax Laws, May 04, 2009 Today, President Obama and Treasury Secretary Geithner announced components of the Administration’s plan to reform our nation’s international tax laws.

» House Passes FY10 Budget Conference Report, April 29, 2009 Today, the House pass the FY10 Conference Report on a vote of 233-193.

» Agreement Reached on FY10 Budget Plan, April 27, 2009 Today, House and Senate reached an agreement on the FY10 Budget Resolution.

» Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Passes Out of Committee, April 22, 2009 Today, the House Financial Services Committee approved the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights with bipartisan support.

» Congressional Leaders on the Signing of the Serve America Act, April 21, 2009 Today, President Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act into law.

» House Leaders Acknowledge Tax Day, April 15, 2009 House Democratic Leaders speak out on tax day, April 15, 2009.

» Democrats Respond to FY 2009 Supplemental Funding Request, April 09, 2009 Today, President Obama sent to Congress the Fiscal Year 2009 supplemental funding request for Iraq and Afghanistan.

» Democrats Respond to March Unemployment Statistics, April 03, 2009 Today, the Department of Labor reported that the U.S. economy lost 663,000 in March and the unemployment rate hit 8.5%, the highest level since 1983.

» House Passes the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, April 02, 2009 Today, the House passed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, which will provide the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with authority to regulate tobacco products.

» Democratic Leaders Respond to the President's Auto Industry Plan, March 30, 2009 House Democratic leaders respond to President Obama's plan for the U.S. automotive industry.

» Democrats Respond to President’s Strategy on Afghanistan and Pakistan, March 27, 2009 House Democrats weighed-in on President Obama's announced strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan.

 

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