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Opening of the 111th Congress

Congress to work with President-Elect Obama to address historic challenges with confidence and hope.

House Democratic Leadership Unveils New Rules Package 

House Democratic Leadership Unveils New Rules Package

Talking Points on House Rules Package 

Fact Sheet on House Rules Package

Fact Sheet on Motion to Recommit 

Fact Sheet on Changes to PAYGO

 

Video Clips on the New Congress

» New Congress and Stimulus Package on Bloomberg, January 06, 2009
I do believe there is a commitment to come together to pass this. There will be a very substantial tax component to the relief to working americans, to get additional dollars in their paychecks starting now. We think that will have a very positive effect. [TRANSCRIPT] 

» Speaking on CNN about Stimulus Tax Cuts in 2009, January 06, 2009
The first one was more of a rebate payment, simply a payment to people on a lump sum basis. This will be a actual tax cut where workers will experience throughout the year and take place immediately upon signature by the President. [TRANSCRIPT] 
» Congressional Agenda for the New Year Discussed on Fox News, January 04, 2009
All of those are objectives we'd like to attain. We've all talked about this, this is not a bill for special interest earmarks or add-ons, this is a bill to try to create jobs, quickly, and to invest for long term economic development and recovery. And so this is both a recovery package and investment package for the future... [TRANSCRIPT] 
» Speaking at the National Press Club Engaged in a Q&A Session, November 18, 2008
We will defend the legislation that was passed last year and the energy bill as well which affects greater efficiencies in automobiles... [TRANSCRIPT] 
» Speaking at the National Press Club on the Congressional Agenda, November 18, 2008
Our challenge is ensuring that we live up to the possibility of that day and the promise of this moment in history. With that oortunity in mind I want to talk as house majority leader about the shape of the new congress and its work in the new year. [TRANSCRIPT]