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I am pleased that the Senate has finally confirmed three of the four commissioners to lead the Election Assistance Commission after a disturbingly long vacancy period.
I join in congratulating Jonathan Stivers on his confirmation as USAID Assistant Administrator for Asia last night.
I am very disappointed that the Senate failed to reauthorize the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act before it adjourned for the year.
Today’s heinous attack against schoolchildren and teachers in Peshawar ought to be condemned universally in the strongest possible terms.
I join in congratulating Dr. Vivek Murthy on his confirmation as U.S. Surgeon General.
We have time to return to the Rules Committee, pass out a rule which strikes these two provisions, and pass the bill.
I am glad that the House finally acted on a multi-year reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act.
When this new house convenes on January 6, it will be the first in 59 years not to include the distinguished dean of this House, Mr. John Dingell of Michigan.
WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) today announced the hiring of Charlene MacDonald to serve as Senior Policy Advisor in the Democratic Whip’s office.
For generations, American men and women have fought and died on the field of battle to uphold the highest principles of justice and human rights that our nation embodies – not only for Americans but for oppressed people throughout the world.