HOUSE APPROVES PRICE'S RESOLUTION TO PROTECT PERSONAL DATA
January 26, 2009
The U.S. House of Representatives today approved a resolution sponsored by Congressman David Price (D-NC) to raise awareness of the importance of data privacy protection. In an age of increased electronic communications and the popularity of social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace, Price believes it is extremely important for Americans to know how to protect their personal information.
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STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT OBAMA'S ACTIONS TO REFORM THE HANDLING OF TERRORISM SUSPECTS
January 22, 2009
Congressman David Price (D-NC), chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement on President Obama’s actions last night and today to overhaul the practice of detention, interrogation, and prosecution of terrorism suspects by the United States.
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PRICE COMMEMORATES MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY OF SERVICE
January 19, 2009
Congressman David Price (D-NC) cosponsored a resolution in the lead up to today’s holiday, commemorating the Martin Luther King Day of Service. As co-chair of the National Service Caucus, he spoke on the House floor last Tuesday on the importance of service to one’s country, and challenged Americans to participate in President-elect Obama’s call to serve on the King Holiday.
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RESPONDING TO THE VIOLENCE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
January 19, 2009
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Price has called for an end to the recent surge in violence in the Middle East, and has worked to promote greater U.S. leadership in retuning the Israelis and Palestinians to a path toward negotiation and long-term peace.
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PRICE INTRODUCES BILL TO RESTORE THE RULE OF LAW TO THE HANDLING OF TERRORISM SUSPECTS
January 15, 2009
Congressman David Price (D-NC), chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today introduced a proposal to initiate broad reforms in the practice of detention, interrogation, and prosecution of terrorism suspects by the United States.
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HOUSE PASSES EXPANSION OF CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE
January 14, 2009
Congressman David Price (D-NC) today voted to provide health insurance to 11 million children in the United States. The State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Reauthorization bill (H.R. 2) passed the House with a strong, bipartisan vote and will now move to the Senate for consideration.
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PRICE VOTES FOR EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK
January 9, 2009
Congressman David Price (D-NC) today voted with the majority of his House colleagues to seek an end to pay discrimination in the workplace based on gender. The North Carolina Democrat voted in favor of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (H.R. 11) and the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 12), both of which passed the House and will now move to the Senate for consideration.
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