Press Release
Unfortunately, Leader Pelosi couldn’t be here this afternoon, and she asked me to convey her greetings to all of you and to express her gratitude to Nina and the entire Wallenberg family along with her congratulations on the presentation of this gold medal.
I join in congratulating Julián Castro on his confirmation today as our next Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
Before he leaves the Floor, I want to say to the Majority Leader, I thank him as well for his leadership. The Majority Leader and I have discussed this Skills Act for a number of months – perhaps as long ago as when this bill passed the House.
Today’s monthly jobs report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals what many Americans already know – that our economic recovery continues to move forward as a result of the policies President Obama and Democrats instituted during the recession in order to help businesses create jobs and boost competitiveness.
When President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law, it was the culmination of a movement for equality and desegregation.
I’m pleased to announce the beginning of House Democrats’ fifth annual Online All-Star Competition, which encourages Members of the Democratic Caucus to strengthen online engagement with our constituents.
The Supreme Court’s ruling today in Harris v. Quinn is a setback for workers and their families.
It is unconscionable that Speaker Boehner and House Republicans have decided to block comprehensive immigration reform at least through the end of the year.
I was deeply disturbed to learn that Naftali Fraenkel, Gilad Shaar, and Eyal Yifrach were found murdered today.
It is very disappointing that the Supreme Court today delivered a setback to women's health care across the country by allowing certain corporations to withhold the full range of health care options available to them under the law.