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America’s thoughts are with the people of Haiti as they struggle to recover from yesterday’s devastating earthquake.
I join the Congressional community in expressing my sadness for the unexpected loss of Paula Nowakowski, Chief of Staff to Republican Leader John Boehner.
The 111th Congress has confronted enormous national challenges and been incredibly productive during its first session.
Our capital city is mourning the death of one of its leading citizens, a man I was proud to call my friend: Abe Pollin.
Tomorrow we commemorate World AIDS Day – a day to remember those living with HIV/AIDS and those we have lost to this horrific disease.
Tomorrow, we gather with our friends and families to give thanks for our blessings as citizens of this great nation.
Every day, we and our families live under the blanket of protection provided by America’s firefighters—men and women who are willing to risk their lives to safeguard us, our loved ones, and our property.
I stood with Members of the Tri-Caucus last month to register our strong opposition to the Vitter-Bennett amendment.
On his arrival in the Senate, Edward Brooke tells us in his autobiography, the same Senators who spoke out so forcefully for segregation were happy to invite their new colleague into the Senate swimming pool.
After months of work addressing critical issues like economic recovery and protecting American consumers, the House will meet beyond the targeted adjournment date as we continue to advance health insurance reform legislation and other matters.