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America has faced its share of trying times—times when not just our economy, but our nation, seemed in decline.
While it is encouraging that the deficit for this year is smaller than originally projected, it remains far too high.
Today the House took action to extend unemployment insurance for nearly 2.5 million Americans after weeks of Republican obstruction made it harder for millions of Americans to pay their bills and put food on the table...
Today, President Obama signed the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act, an important fiscal responsibility measure. This law will save billions of dollars that are currently lost to waste, fraud, and abuse by identifying improper payments made by the Federal government and working to recover the funds...
Manufacturing is crucial to America's economic strength, and Democrats are committed to rebuilding it as part of America's economic recovery.
Today the President signed into law Wall Street reform, building on Democrats' efforts to promote a strong economy and continue job creation.
I am extremely disappointed that Senate Republicans continue to stand against middle class families who lost jobs through no fault of their own, even as they fight for tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans.
Today's passage of Wall Street reform is another step Democrats are taking to strengthen our economy, create jobs, and give consumers more control.
Today's announcement by the Obama Administration means that, next year, as many as 41 million Americans will be able to access recommended preventive services through their health insurance plans, without being charged a deductible, copayment, or coinsurance.
Today's report from the White House Council of Economic Advisors is further evidence that the Recovery Act is working to create jobs.