Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Keith Ellison (D-Minneapolis) called on both Israel and Hamas to halt the renewed escalation of violence in Gaza. "Over 380 casualties have already been reported," Ellison stated. "The escalation of violence leaves both parties less secure and with a deeper desire to seek revenge. I believe the following actions must be taken at once if peace and security are to be achieved," Ellison stated:

Washington, D.C. –  Representatives Keith Ellison (D-MN) and Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Co-Chairs of the Consumer Justice Caucus, announced today that they have written to the largest credit card issuing banks asking them to hold off on their intended consumer credit card rate increases in light of the current economic recession.