“Today, I joined with a bipartisan coalition to pass H.R. 41, which will provide relief for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. I believe it is important to support this bipartisan measure, which will provide an additional $9.7 billion to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to pay out flood insurance claims to those who have lost property and are now homeless due to the storm. Providing relief to hardworking Americans, who have suffered such tragic losses through no fault of their own, is a common sense move for a Congress that should be focused on assisting the least, the last, and the lost among us.”
- Happy New Year, everyone. I encourage all to resolve in the coming year to "live and help live."
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- Merry Christmas to all. May you enjoy this day with family and friends.
- Today, I had a constructive meeting with labor leaders and local officials: http://algreen.house.gov/
press-release/ congressman-al-green-hosts-labo r-legislative-breakfast - I am saddened by Sen. Inouye's passing. A great American hero who served with valor in WWII, and with integrity in the Senate, we bid him Aloha.
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Watch my floor statement on the importance of averting the fiscal cliff: http://tinyurl.com/cfufhmk- “Today, together with all people of good will, my thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, as well as the families and friends of the victims, of the senseless violence that occurred at the Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. The dastardliness of targeting innocent children and defenseless educators is beyond comprehension.
“During this time of unthinkable tragedy, we must allow our faith to console what our reason cannot. Moving forward, we must support the community of Newtown, Connecticut during this difficult time as we all seek to comprehend the incomprehensible.” - ActivityJanuaryPeople Who Like This13