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» House Releases Details on American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill, January 15, 2009 In the next two weeks, the Congress will be considering the American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill of 2009.

» Democrats Support State Children’s Health Insurance Program, January 14, 2009 Today, the House introduced bipartisan legislation to expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to cover 11 million children.

» Democrats Respond to Request for Access to Remaining TARP Funds, January 12, 2009 House Democrats issued the following statements today after reports that the Bush Administration will seek access to the remaining funds of the Troubled Asset Relief Program on behalf of President-elect Obama.

» Democrats Respond to Dismal December Jobs Report, January 09, 2009 Today, the Department of Labor reported that the U.S. economy lost 524,000 jobs in December 2008, and the unemployment rate hit a 15-year high of 7.2 percent.

» Democrats Respond to CBO's Deficit Projection, January 07, 2009 Today, the Congressional Budget Office issued the January 2009 “Budget and Economic Outlook,” forecasting a record deficit of $1.2 trillion for 2009 and an unemployment rate above 9 percent in 2010.

» House Democratic Leadership Unveils New Rules Package, January 05, 2009 House Democratic Leaders today unveiled the proposed Democratic Rules package for the 111th Congress, common-sense reforms to the House Rules will enable Congress to work more effectively.

» House Leaders Address Situation in Gaza, December 29, 2008 House leaders released statements addressing the developing situation in Gaza.

» Democratic Leaders Respond to the Bush Administration's Plan to Aid Auto Industry, December 19, 2008 President Bush announced plans to provide government assistance to prevent the collapse of the American auto industry.

» Democrats Support Job Creation Package to Address Increasing Unemployment, December 18, 2008 House Democratic leaders urge immediate action on an economic recovery, job creation package following the Department of Labor's report that 554,000 Americans filed new applications for unemployment benefits.

» Democrats Rebuke Senate Republicans for Blocking Auto Aid, December 12, 2008 Democrats respond to Senate Republicans' blocking of legislation to provide government loans to the auto industry so that it can restructure.

» Democrats Strive to Help Americans Get Back to Work, December 11, 2008 Democrats respond to today’s report from the Department of Labor on rising jobless claims, indicating that an economic recovery package and aid to auto industry is needed to get the economy back on track.

» Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act, December 10, 2008 This week, Congress is expected to consider HR 7321, the Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act.

» Democrats Hold Issues Forum on Economic, National Security, December 09, 2008 The Democratic Caucus held an issues forum today, which convened national experts on the economy and national security, addressed efforts to get the economy back on track and protect the American people.

» Democrats Call for Action After Dismal November Jobs Report, December 05, 2008 Today, the Department of Labor reported that the American economy lost 533,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate hit a 15-year high.

» Democratic Leaders Respond to Announcement of Economic Recession, December 01, 2008 Today, the National Bureau of Economic Research announced that the U.S. economy has been in a recession since December 2007.

» Democrats Laud President-Elect Obama's Choices for National Security Team, December 01, 2008 President-elect Obama held a press conference today to announce his national security team: Senator Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State, Robert Gates as Secretary of Defense, Eric Holder as Attorney General, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano as Secretary of Homeland Security, Susan Rice as Ambassador to the United Nations, and General Jim Jones as National Security Adviser.

» Democrats Welcome President-Elect Obama's Economic Team, November 24, 2008 Democratic Leaders welcome the President-elect Obama's President-elect Obama’s nominations to his economic team

» Democrats Hold Auto Industry Accountable, Demand Plan for Viability, November 20, 2008 Congressional Democrats held a press conference today stating they will hold the auto industry accountable to the American People and demand they provide a plan for viability.

» Hoyer Delivers Address on Historic Election, Congressional Agenda, November 18, 2008 House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) today discussed the ramifications of the historic 2008 election and the agenda for the incoming 111th Congress at the National Press Club.

» Leaders & Experts Respond to Worsening Economic Conditions, November 13, 2008 The Department of Labor reported that jobless claims increased last week to 516,000, the highest level since the terrorist attacks of 9/11.

» House Leaders Observe Veterans Day, November 12, 2008 House Leaders honor nation's veterans on Veterans Day.

» Democrats Respond to Dismal October Jobs Report, November 07, 2008 Leaders respond to the Department of Labor's release of its employment report for October.

» Democrats Respond to Third Quarter GDP Report, October 30, 2008 The Department of Commerce releases the Gross Domestic Product numbers, which fell at a 0.3 percent annual rate in the third quarter.

» Democratic Leaders Continue Discussions on Possible Economic Recovery Plan, October 27, 2008 House Democratic leaders held a conference call with economic experts on possible economic recovery plan.

» Democrats Continue to Address Economic Crisis, October 24, 2008 House Democrats urge immediate action on deteriorating economy.

 

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