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Health Care
Food Uniformity Act Undermines Safety of Consumers
National Uniformity Act Will Replace 200 State Food Safety Laws With Weaker Federal Standard, March 8, 2006
Statement of Congressman Major Owens on the Republican Abandonment of Vitally Needed Programs for People with Disabilities
Statement of Congressman Major Owens on the Republican Abandonment of Vitally Needed Programs for People with Disabilities, April 27, 2005
Lowey Statement on New Legislation to Combat Avian Flu
Lowey Statement on New Legislation to Combat Avian Flu,
Jobs & Economy
A STATE-BY-STATE REPORT: NEW YORK
October 13, 2006
Economy Slowing Due to Lack of Commitment for Small Businesses – the Nation’s Main Job Creators
WASHINGTON – As President Bush addresses audiences in Washington, DC today to discuss the economy, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez, Ranking Democrat on the House Small Business Committee, highlighted the sluggish job growth, and the fact that this nation’s main job creators, small businesses – that are responsible for creating up to 80 percent of all new jobs – are facing a myriad of challenges today. October 6, 2006
Small Business Record for 109th Congress Among the Worst
WASHINGTON – As Congress prepares to leave town for the November elections, Democrats on the House Small Business Committee released a report highlighting that while this nation’s entrepreneurs continue to face a number of pressing challenges, critical legislation that addresses many of these needs has not been passed. The evaluation found that 90 percent of pro-small business legislation critical in helping entrepreneurs overcome the challenges they face today failed to become law in the 109th Congress. From rising health care costs, to concerns over immigration laws, and their ability to access assistance through the Small Business Administration (SBA) – little, if anything, has been achieved over the past two years that will help small businesses cope with these challenges. September 28, 2006
New Poverty Statistics Show No Improvement
Washington, DC – Today, the Census Bureau released the annual statistics on income, poverty and health insurance, which showed that the poverty rate in 2005 – 12.6 percent – was statistically unchanged from the year before. The poverty rate in 2000, the year before President Bush took office, was 11.3 percent. The percentage of Americans without health insurance increased from 15.6 percent to 15.9 percent from 2004 to 2005. In addition, the median household income is almost $1,300 lower after inflation than it was in 2000 despite a modest 1.1 percent increase in 2005. August 29, 2006
Gulf Coast Small Businesses Still Struggle One Year Later; 80 Percent Yet to Receive Promised Aid
Washington, DC – Nearly an entire year after Katrina first touched down in the Gulf Coast, small business owners continue to struggle. A report released today by Democrats on the House Small Business Committee found that 80 percent of the loans that were approved have still not been put in the hands of Gulf Coast small business owners. In addition, the evaluation also reported that a year later the Bush administration has failed to take adequate steps to address the myriad of issues which ultimately led to a failed response last year – raising serious concern for hurricane victims this year. August 21, 2006
America Deserves a Clean Vote on Raising the Minimum Wage
Washington, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Charles B. Rangel issued the following statement insisting that the Republican House Leadership schedule a vote on raising the minimum wage without attaching potentially divisive legislation: July 28, 2006
Republicans Jeopardize Security of U.S. Ports and Workers…Again
Washington, DC – Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY-28), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, today expressed her deep concern over the national security and economic implications of the United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. The bill was approved by the House today by a vote of 221 to 205. July 20, 2006
Slaughter Calls on HUD to Release Shirlington Limousine Records
Washington, DC – Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY-28), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, today sent a letter to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Alphonso Jackson, calling on him to immediately release all records and documents pertaining to the $519,823 contract awarded to Shirlington Limousine and Transportation, Inc. May 10, 2006
America For Sale: New Report Documents Cost of Republican Corruption for American People
Washington, DC – Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY-28), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, today released a report documenting the unprecedented level of corruption which has come to define Congress and the federal government under Republican leadership. February 22, 2006
When Is a Law a Law?
Regardless of ‘whodunit’, serious error requires congressional revision, February 10, 2006
Dear Mr. President, Winter Heating Costs Will Likely Soar In Wake of Hurricane Katrina
Winter Heating Costs Will Likely Soar In Wake of Hurricane Katrina; Members of Congress Call on White House for Action, September 8, 2005
Statement of Congressman Major Owens on the Republican Abandonment of Vitally Needed Programs for People with Disabilities
Statement of Congressman Major Owens on the Republican Abandonment of Vitally Needed Programs for People with Disabilities, April 27, 2005
Small Business Loans Continue to Fall
7(a) loans decline 14 percent since fee increase; $520 million less for small firms, April 11, 2005
Small Business Continues to Bear Burden of Cuts in Bush's FY 2006 Budget
SBA request $85 million less than last year; again programs see drastic cuts, February 8, 2005
'06 Budget is Hard to Take Seriously
Rep. Rangel says '06 Budget is Hard to Take Seriously, February 7, 2005
President's Rhetoric on Small Business Doesn't Match Administration's Actions
Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, November 20, 2003
Bishop Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Recognize Amvets' Commitment to Nation's Vets
With Veterans Day approaching, Congressman Tim Bishop has introduced bipartisan legislation to recognize AMVETS and support their work of serving our nation's veterans, November 5, 2003
National Security
Ranking Democrats Ask Rumsfeld to Take Immediate Action on AP Photographer
Washington, DC – Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY-28), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, today authored a letter to Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld calling on him to immediately resolve the case of Bilal Hussein. Mr. Hussein is a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer for the Associated Press who has been held in Iraq by the US military for more than five months without charge or trial. Rep. Slaughter's letter was cosigned by six Democratic Ranking Members: John Murtha, Ike Skelton, John Conyers, Henry Waxman, Barney Frank, and Jerrold Nadler. September 27, 2006
Republicans Jeopardize Security of U.S. Ports and Workers…Again
Washington, DC – Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY-28), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, today expressed her deep concern over the national security and economic implications of the United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. The bill was approved by the House today by a vote of 221 to 205. July 20, 2006
Republicans Vote to Prevent Accountability in Iraq, Continue Our Dependence on Foreign Oil, and Raise Health Care Costs for Military Families
Washington, DC – Late last night, Rules Committee Republicans killed a number of important Democratic amendments during the Rules Committee meeting on the Department of Defense Authorization bill. May 11, 2006
Democrats Offer Floor Amendment to Scan 100 Percent of Shipping Containers
Washington, D.C. – With floor consideration scheduled this week on a major port security bill, Democrats have offered an amendment to strengthen the container-scanning standard to 100 percent. The amendment is sponsored by Congressmen Jerrold Nadler, Jim Oberstar, Ed Markey, Jane Harman, Peter DeFazio, Nita Lowey, and Sheila Jackson Lee. May 2, 2006
Republicans Play Politics with Iraq
Washington, DC - Tonight in the House Rules Committee, Chairman David Dreier and the Republicans on the Committee unanimously voted to allow a resolution authored by Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA-52), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, which calls for the immediate withdrawal of all American military forces from Iraq, to be considered on the House floor for a full debate and floor vote. The Democrats opposed the measure and were defeated by a 9-4 vote. November 18, 2005
Democrats Announce Discharge Petition for Independent Katrina Commission
Washington, DC - Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-New York), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, was joined this morning by Rep. Robert Menendez, Chairman of the Democratic Caucus, and Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-Mississippi), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, in announcing the creation of a discharge petition to force debate and a floor vote on the formation of a 9/11 style, independent commission to investigate the government's woefully inadequate preparation for and response to Hurricane Katrina. September 27, 2005
Dear Mr. President, Winter Heating Costs Will Likely Soar In Wake of Hurricane Katrina
Winter Heating Costs Will Likely Soar In Wake of Hurricane Katrina; Members of Congress Call on White House for Action, September 8, 2005
Popular COPS Program Effectively Killed by Republican Majority
Rep. Slaughter Responds to Republican Refusal to Reauthorize Important Community Policing Program, May 11, 2005
Lowey Statement on New Legislation to Combat Avian Flu
Lowey Statement on New Legislation to Combat Avian Flu,
Our Children's Education
School Modernization
Thank you, Leader Pelosi, for inviting me to take part in the unveiling of the Strengthening our Schools initiative. June 14, 2005
Retirement
Lowey Seeks Assurances Women's Concerns Will Be Heard in Social Security Debate
As the President travels throughout the country attempting to build interest in his plan to partially privatize Social Security, Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY18) is working to ensure that any proposals put forward will address the concerns of women.
First Responders
Popular COPS Program Effectively Killed by Republican Majority
Rep. Slaughter Responds to Republican Refusal to Reauthorize Important Community Policing Program, May 11, 2005
Homeland Security
Popular COPS Program Effectively Killed by Republican Majority
Rep. Slaughter Responds to Republican Refusal to Reauthorize Important Community Policing Program, May 11, 2005
National Security
Popular COPS Program Effectively Killed by Republican Majority
Rep. Slaughter Responds to Republican Refusal to Reauthorize Important Community Policing Program, May 11, 2005
Small Business
Small Business Record for 109th Congress Among the Worst
WASHINGTON – As Congress prepares to leave town for the November elections, Democrats on the House Small Business Committee released a report highlighting that while this nation’s entrepreneurs continue to face a number of pressing challenges, critical legislation that addresses many of these needs has not been passed. The evaluation found that 90 percent of pro-small business legislation critical in helping entrepreneurs overcome the challenges they face today failed to become law in the 109th Congress. From rising health care costs, to concerns over immigration laws, and their ability to access assistance through the Small Business Administration (SBA) – little, if anything, has been achieved over the past two years that will help small businesses cope with these challenges. September 28, 2006
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| Congressman José Serrano (NY-16) to Deliver Democratic Hispanic Radio Address |
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Rep. José Serrano
New York, 16th
This week, Congress approved an immoral budget resolution for government spending. The President and the Republican Congress decided to make severe cuts that will gravely harm the Hispanic community. And, as if this were not enough, House Republicans approved a supplemental spending bill for Iraq that includes the controversial ‘REAL ID’ Act, which is nothing more than a frontal attack on our nation’s immigrants.
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| Congressman Rangel pays tribute to the late Congressman Robert Matsui of California |
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Rep. Charles Rangel
New York, 15th
Congressman Rangel pays tribute to the late Congressman Robert Matsui of California, discusses his legacy as a staunch defender of Social Security, and reiterates Democrats’ resolve to protect Social Security.
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| Congressman José Serrano (NY-16) to Deliver Democratic Hispanic Radio Address |
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Rep. José Serrano
New York, 16th
As we welcome the New Year we reflect upon the achievements of our community and the challenges we face ahead.
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| Congressman José Serrano (NY-16) to Deliver Democratic Hispanic Radio Address |
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Rep. José Serrano
New York, 16th
Today we mark the third anniversary of the horrific September 11th attacks
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| GOP Proposals Won't Help Unemployed Latinos (In Spanish) |
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Rep. José Serrano
New York, 16th
Congressman José Serrano (NY-16) discusses the failure of the GOP to address unemployment in the Latino community and offers an alternative Democratic plan.
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| Bush Turns His Back on Small Businesses (In Spanish) |
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
New York, 12th
Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (NY-12) speaks out about Bush's failure to support small businesses and offers Democratic proposals.
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| Bush Budget Falls Short For Small Business, Education, and Health Care (In Spanish) |
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Rep. José Serrano
New York, 16th
Congressman Jose Serrano (NY-16) discusses the effect of Bush's budget on the economy, education, health care, and other areas.
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Big Picture Spotlight |
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Working in America:
The increase in our weekly earnings isn't keeping up with inflation — that means Americans are working harder for less. The work day starts earlier, lasts longer, and is more stressful than ever before. How did we get here... and how can we turn the trend around?
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