Press Releases

Clyburn Statement On Appointment To Joint Select Committee On Defict Reduction

Aug 11, 2011 Press Release
Issues: Spending Cuts and Debt

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement about today’s appointment to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction:

Clyburn Statement on President's Remarks on Economy

Aug 8, 2011 Press Release
Issues: Economy and Jobs, Spending Cuts and Debt

WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement on President Barack Obama’s comments today after the Friday night decision by credit rating agency Standard and Poor’s to downgrade the U.S. debt rating from AAA to AA+:

Clyburn on Afghanistan Helicopter Crash

Aug 6, 2011 Press Release
Issues: Congressional Issues, Foreign Affairs, Veterans

WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today issued the following reaction to the loss of American troops in the Afghanistan helicopter crash:

Clyburn Statement On S&P Downgrading America's Credit Rating

Aug 6, 2011 Press Release
Issues: Congressional Issues, Spending Cuts and Debt

WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today issued the following statement on the S&P decision to downgrade America's credit rating to AA+:

Clyburn Statement On Default Prevention Vote

Aug 1, 2011 Press Release
Issues: Spending Cuts and Debt

WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today commented on the House vote to prevent a default on the national debt.

Clyburn Reacts to Matthew Perry's Passing

Aug 1, 2011 Press Release
Issues: Congressional Issues

(Washington, DC) – Sixth District Congressman and Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today released the following statement in reaction to the passing of Judge Matthew Perry:

Clyburn Floor Statement On Sen. Reid's Budget Control Act

Jul 30, 2011 Press Release
Issues: Spending Cuts and Debt

WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today delivered remarks during House consideration of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s updated version of the Budget Control Act. Following are his remarks as prepared:

Clyburn Statement on Medicare Anniversary

Jul 29, 2011 Press Release
Issues: Health

WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today issued the following statement on tomorrow’s 46th anniversary:

Clyburn Statement on Boehner Bill

Jul 29, 2011 Press Release
Issues: Spending Cuts and Debt

WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today issued the following statement on Speaker Boehner's debt ceiling bill:

Clyburn Floor Statement On Short-Term Debt Ceiling Increase Bill

Jul 28, 2011 Press Release
Issues: Spending Cuts and Debt

WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today delivered remarks on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Speaker Boehner’s Short-Term Debt Ceiling Increase bill. Following are his remarks as prepared:

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