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Press Releases
Recovery Act Update
Seniors to Receive $250 as Part of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
May 7, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn announced that starting today the Social Security Administration will deliver $250 economic recovery payments to more than 50 million America’s seniors and disabled veterans as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
House Approves Legislation To Protect Against Predatory Lending, Reform Mortgage Lending
May 7, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn released the following statement on House passage of H.R. 1728, the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act, which prevents predatory and abusive lending practices, holds creditors responsible for the loans they originate and protects tenants who rent homes that go into foreclosure.
House Approves Legislation To Fight Financial Fraud
May 7, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement on yesterday’s passage of the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009, legislation that provides law enforcement the tools to pursue and prosecute the mortgage and corporate fraud which played a significant role in the worst financial crisis in decades. In addition, the legislation creates an independent bipartisan commission to investigate the causes of the economic collapse.
House Approves Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights
April 30, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC—House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement on HR 627 the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights.
Clyburn Hails Passage Of Hate Crimes Legislation
April 29, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC—House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1913, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009.
House of Representatives Honors Dr. John Hope Franklin
April 21, 2009
House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today expressed support for H.Res. 320, Honoring the Life and achievements of Dr. John Hope Franklin.
Clyburn Appaulds National Call To Service
April 21, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC—House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today expressed support for the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act as President Barack Obama signed the bill into law today at the SEED School of Washington, DC. The law will renew America’s commitment to service by more than tripling the levels of volunteers from 75,000 to 250,000, increasing education reward to match the maximum authorized Pell Grant amount and establishing a Summer Service program for middle and high school students that allows them to earn a $500 education award to be used for college.
SC Economic Recovery Debate: Clyburn Response To Graham And OMB Letter
April 1, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC—House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today responded to Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and a letter from the Office of Management and Budget to Graham about the so-called “Clyburn workaround amendment,” Section 1607 in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Economic Recovery Debate: Clyburn Statement On McMaster Opinion
March 31, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC—House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today responded to an opinion released by South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster about the interpretation of the so-called “Clyburn workaround amendment,” Section 1607 in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Omnibus Public Land Management Act Signed Into Law
March 30, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC—House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn released the following statement today after he attended the bill signing ceremony at the White House for the Omnibus Public Land Management Act, the most significant conservation measure to be enacted by Congress in 15 years. This legislation permanently codifies the National Landscape Conservation System, creates two million new acres of wilderness across 9 states, establishes 3 new national park units, designates 1,000 miles of wild and scenic rivers, designates a National Monument and 4 National Conservation Areas, and recognizes new Historic Sites and Heritage Areas.
Clyburn Honored For Dedication To Affordable Accessible Health Care
March 27, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC—House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn last night received “Distinguished Community Health Leadership” award from The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) for his leadership on issues that impact the more than 18 million people who rely on America’s Health Centers for their health care (see release below). Clyburn responded to the award and commented on the release of $338 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for Community Health Centers.
Clyburn Comments On 11 Percent Unemployment In South Carolina
March 27, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC—House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today commented on a report released today by the U.S. Department of Labor showing that South Carolina’s unemployment rate rose to 11 percent in February (241,000 unemployed), the second-highest unemployment rate in the country behind Michigan (12 percent).
Clyburn Comments On CBO Analysis And The Bush Deficit
March 23, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC—House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today responded to an analysis of President Obama’s budget released today by the Congressional Budget
Office.
House Acts To Reclaim AIG Bonuses
March 19, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC—House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today commented on House passage of HR 1586, a bonus recoupment tax bill that will impose a
new 90 percent tax on bonuses received by individuals from companies which have received over $5 billion from TARP. It would also apply to bonuses paid by Fannie
Mae and Freddie Mac.
Clyburn Appaulds Passage Of The GIVE ACT
March 18, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement applauding passage of the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and
Education (GIVE) Act. The GIVE Act renews America’s commitment to service by more than tripling the levels of volunteers from 75,000 to 250,000, increasing education
reward to match the maximum authorized Pell Grant amount and establishes a Summer Service program for middle and high school students that allows them to earn a $500
education award to be used for college.
Clyburn Responds To Graham On Questions About Recovery Act
March 18, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today responded to concerns raised by Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Congressman Clyburn Reacts To Administration Rejection of Gov. Sanford's Request
March 16, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC – Sixth District Congressman and House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn issued the following statement today in response to the Obama
Administration’s rejection of Governor Sanford’s request for a waiver to use funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for debt repayment.
Clyburn On Earmarks
March 11, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today announced support for measures being implemented by the House Appropriations Committee to further reform the earmarking process. The reforms include 1) Increased Executive Branch Review: When a Member submits a request for an earmark, the appropriate Executive Branch agency will be given 20 days to review the project to ensure that the earmark is eligible to receive funds and meets goals established in law; and 2) Competitive Selection Required of Earmark Funding Directed to For-Profits: For any earmark intended to be directed to a for-profit entity, the Executive Branch will be required to ensure that the earmark will be awarded through a competitive bidding process.
Congressman Clyburn Reacts to Governor Sanford's Failure to Accept Recovery Funds
March 10, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC – Sixth District Congressman and House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn issued the following statement in response to Governor Sanford’s announcement
that he will not seek much-needed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds for South Carolina.
Clyburn Praises Obama's Executive Order on Stem Cell Research
March 9, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC—House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn released the following statement today in support of President Obama signing an executive order that lifts a ban on federally funded human embryonic stem cell research.
Clyburn and Sanders Propose Major Expansion of Health Centers Program Pioneered by Kennedy
February 26, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC – In a dramatic step forward on health reform, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) today
introduced legislation to provide primary health care for all Americans.
Clyburn Calls Jindal's Bluff, Highlights Hypocricy
February 24 , 2009
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Whip and Katrina Taskforce Chairman James E. Clyburn today challenged Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal’s recent criticisms of
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Clyburn On Obama Speech: Pick your Mantra and Pitch In
February 24 , 2009
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today responded to President Obama's address to a joint session of Congress.
Clyburn Appaulds Obama Administration Action of Gulf Coast
February 20 , 2009
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement applauding action by
the Obama Administration on Gulf Coast Recovery including extending the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast
Rebuilding, and sending Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun
Donovan to tour the Gulf Coast and New Orleans in early March. Clyburn, chairman of the Gulf Coast Recovery Taskforce has
led the efforts in the House of Representatives to help the region rebuild and restore their communities.
Clyburn Hails Passage of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
February 13 , 2009
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement praising House
passage of HR 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Clyburn Marks Lincoln Bicentennial, NAACP Centennial
February 12 , 2009
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement in recognition of the bicentennial anniversary of Abraham Lincoln and the centennial anniversary of the NAACP.
Clyburn Congratulates Dingell, Longest-Serving Member
February 11 , 2009
WASHINGTON, DC— “I offer my most sincere congratulations to John Dingell, as he becomes the longest serving Member of the House of Representatives today. He is one of the most influential and capable Members to ever serve in this institution. John’s is a powerful moral voice for health care for all Americans, community development and the concerns of everyday working people.
President Signs Legislation Providing Health Care Insurance for 11 Million Children
February 4 , 2009
WASHINGTON, DC—House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today joined congressional leaders at the White House for the bill-signing of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Reauthorization. President Obama signed into law legislation that will provide health care coverage for 11 million children, preserving coverage for the 7 million children currently covered while extending coverage to 4 million children who are eligible, but not enrolled. There are currently 132,000 uninsured children in South Carolina. This legislation could cover 53,300 children in the state—a 40 percent increase in coverage.
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Articles
Clyburn Addresses More Than 500 Graduates from Tuskegee University During Commencement Exercises
May 11, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Graduates were addressed by Congressman James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.), Majority Whip for the 110th Congress of the U.S. House of Representatives. The civil rights activist, politician and philanthropist, who has served the 16th District of South Carolina since 1993, is the second citizen of that state and the second black to be chosen for the third-ranking position in the House. Clyburn received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at the event.
Democrats tour coast for Katrina's 2nd anniversary
August 12, 2007
NEW ORLEANS—House Majority Whip James Clyburn and a delegation of about 15 House Democrats arrived in New Orleans today for a tour of coastal Mississippi and New Orleans on the approach of the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Clyburn's Halls of History
June 18, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC—Not too far back, House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) had reproductions made of the official House portraits of three pioneering Members — Joseph Rainey (R-S.C.), Romualdo Pacheco (R-Calif.) and Jeannette Rankin (R-Mont.), respectively the first black, Hispanic and female Representatives — for the halls of his Capitol leadership suite.“Those are reminders to people we are all standing on someone’s shoulders here,” says Clyburn, only the second black to rise to the No. 3 House leadership position.
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Floor Remarks
Clyburn Floor Remarks on the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Capital Financing Imrovement Act
November 13, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC— As a proud graduate of an HBCU, South Carolina State University, I understand the important role that HBCUs play in the development of our country. It is essential that this Congressional body do all it can to support these institutions and the students that they serve. I requested the introduction of this bill, because many of the buildings and facilities at some of these fine colleges and universities are in deteriorating states. This bill goes a long way towards making it possible for many of these schools to refurbish their infrastructure to better serve the needs of their faculties and student bodies.
Clyburn Floor Remarks on Second Chance Act
November 13, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC— If we are ever going to make progress in addressing the crime that is crippling our communities, we cannot give up on any human being. Because it is not enough to say that we are just going to lock up every offender and throw away the key. Such narrow-mindedness does nothing to prevent our vulnerable youth from being indefinitely trapped in our nation’s corrections system.
Clyburn Floor Remarks on Water Resources Development Act
November 6, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC—“The importance of this bill are highlighted throughout my District and this country. Part of my District has been labeled by some as the corridor of shame, communities bisected by interstate I-95. This region of South Carolina has some of the more serious health problems to be found anywhere in this country.
Clyburn Floor Remarks on North Carolina Beach House Fire Resolution
November 6, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC—“America’s troops serve our country with honor and distinction. The President disgraces their service by not adequately rewarding them for their heroic acts and brave deeds. I urge this Administration to change course and join Congressional Democrats in supporting measures that properly acknowledge and compensate our veterans for the many sacrifices they make defending our freedoms.”
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Statements
Clyburn Statement on Black History Month
February 4, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. –“The month of February provides all Americans with an excellent opportunity to celebrate the many worthwhile and invaluable contributions that African-Americans have made to the advancement of our diverse society. As the first African-American to represent South Carolina in the U.S. Congress since the 1890's, I fully appreciate and understand the vital importance of observing Black History Month. And as a Member of the Congressional Leadership, I will continue to work with my colleagues in advancing a legislative agenda that benefits all people of all colors.”
Clyburn Statement on 50th Anniversary of Little Rock Nine
September 25, 2007
Washington, D.C. –“As a civil rights activist in South Carolina and organizer of one of the first sit-ins in that state, the Little Rock Nine serve as able examples for us of what can be achieved when individuals take principled stands for fairness and equality. Their struggle and selfless sacrifices demonstrate that insurmountable social ills can be defeated by altruistic acts and enduring deeds of valor.”
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Speeches
Clyburn Delivers Commencement Address to Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA
May 11, 2007
House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today delivered the commencement address to the historically black college, Southern University, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Clyburn, who has spearheaded efforts in the House of Representatives to speed up recovery assistance to the Gulf Coast, addressed the disparity in federal response to the region.
Hope for South Carolina's Future
April 10, 2007
We've been too busy in recent years erecting barriers among us, which are harmful to the long-range best interests of our state and country. It's time we come together as South Carolinians and Americans.
Clyburn Kicks Off Black History Month With Democratic Radio Address
February 3, 2007
“In the first 100 hours of the legislative session, we ushered through broad reform measures and a widely bipartisan legislative package that honored the promises we made during the campaign season. It was not a Black agenda or Hispanic agenda. It was not an Asian agenda or a middle-class agenda. Yet it was all those agendas because it was an American agenda.
Introduction of Judge Matthew J. Perry, Jr. Into the South Carolina Hall of Fame
January 8, 2007
Matthew Perry lived the inspirational words given to us by Maya Angelou. Her beautiful imagery of a tapestry of equal threads is a reminder of the Constitution’s connecting thread that “we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” Whether arguing before the court or adjudicating from the bench, Matthew Perry weaves the common thread of equality. Not a bad legacy for a young black boy, whose value early in life was seen as less than. Today he is one of the shining threads that have created the rich fabric of this state, and it is my honor to present to you Judge Matthew J. Perry, Jr.
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