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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.
Clyburn Congratulates Attorney General Eric Holder on Historic Appointment
February 3 , 2009
WASHINGTON, DC— “I would like to congratulate Mr. Holder on his confirmation as attorney general, the latest of many accomplishments throughout his esteemed career. His confirmation as attorney general reaffirms the administrations commitment to uphold the Constitution and enforce the laws that protect our nation without regard for partisanship or ideology.
Clyburn Celebrates Black History Month
February 2 , 2009
WASHINGTON, DC— “As we celebrate this year’s Black History Month and the historic inauguration of our 44th President, let us honor the shoulders Barack Obama stands upon—the countless African-Americans whose sacrifices and contributions made the American dream possible. The dream of a young boy with a mother from Kansas and a Father from Kenya, or the dream of a beautician’s son growing up in the segregated south, both aspiring to make their mark on the world, despite the cynics saying it couldn’t be done. It is because of their many sacrifices that President Obama’s story, or my story, is even possible.”
Clyburn Announces Staff Changes
January 30, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC—House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today announced the following staff changes in the Office of the Majority Whip. “With this seasoned and skilled team, I look forward to advancing an agenda that meets the needs of the American people—creating jobs, stimulating the economy and restoring Americans’ hopes and dreams and trust in their government.”
Clyburn on Passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
January 28, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC—House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement after the House approved the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, legislation to save and create 3 to 4 million jobs, stimulate the economy, make America more globally competitive and provide 95 percent of Americans with a tax cut.
Clyburn on the Inauguration of Barack Obama
January 20, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC— “But after the Inaugural celebration ends, I caution the American people to have patience. We face many great challenges that took more than 100 days to create, and will take more than 100 days to rectify. I believe we have the compassion and character in Barack Obama, but he will need a commitment from the American people to help bring about the change we sorely need in our great country. It will require all of us to put aside our differences, pick up our tools and get to work together.”
Clyburn Chosen to Lead House Delegation in Inaugural Ceremony
January 17, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC—“As we take part in this historic moment, a man who has made history himself, Majority Whip James Clyburn, the highest ranking African American in Congress, will lead the House of Representatives in the Inaugural Ceremony,” said Speaker Pelosi. “Mr. Clyburn’s life of public service—from a young student activist in civil rights movement, through his work as Human Affairs Commissioner in South Carolina, to a national leader today—paved the way for future generations. He is an inspiration to all.”
Clyburn on the Selection of Jon Samuels as Special Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs
January 15, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC—House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement after the announcement that Deputy Floor Director in the office of the Majority Whip, Jon Samuels, has been selected to serve as Special Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs.
Clyburn on Passage of Health Care Insurance for 11 Million Children
January 14, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC—House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement applauding the overwhelming passage of H.R. 2, the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Reauthorization bill. The legislation 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.
Clyburn Comments on Dismal Jobs Report
January 9, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC—House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement in response to news that 524,000 jobs were lost in the month of December, increasing the jobless rate to 7.2 percent, the highest level in 16 years. In total, 2.6 million jobs were lost in 2008, the most since 1945.
Clyburn Responds to Obama Economic Speech
January 8, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC— “Congress must come together and act quickly on this recovery package. We cannot let ideological differences and political gamesmanship get in the way of restoring our economy. The needs of our constituents are too great. That’s why I am working with my colleagues to ensure that under this legislation, low-income and rural communities are not forgotten, and local entities have access to federal stimulus funding even if their governor or other state officials decline to take advantage of the robust investment our economy needs and our people deserve.”
111th Sworn In Today : Clyburn Delivers Reflection at Interfaith Prayer Service
January 6, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC—As part of the events surrounding the swearing-in of the 111th Congress, House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn this morning delivered the reflection at the 111th Congress Bipartisan Interfaith Prayer Service at Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church. Later this afternoon, Clyburn and the other members of the 111th Congress were sworn in on the floor of the House of Representatives. Clyburn was reelected House Majority Whip for the 111th Congress, the third-ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives. This will be his second term as House Majority Whip. Following are Clyburn’s remarks at the Interfaith Prayer Service.
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