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» Democrats Welcome President-Elect Obama's Economic Team, November 24, 2008 Democratic Leaders welcome the President-elect Obama's President-elect Obama’s nominations to his economic team

» Democrats Hold Auto Industry Accountable, Demand Plan for Viability, November 20, 2008 Congressional Democrats held a press conference today stating they will hold the auto industry accountable to the American People and demand they provide a plan for viability.

» Hoyer Delivers Address on Historic Election, Congressional Agenda, November 18, 2008 House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) today discussed the ramifications of the historic 2008 election and the agenda for the incoming 111th Congress at the National Press Club.

» Leaders & Experts Respond to Worsening Economic Conditions, November 13, 2008 The Department of Labor reported that jobless claims increased last week to 516,000, the highest level since the terrorist attacks of 9/11.

» House Leaders Observe Veterans Day, November 12, 2008 House Leaders honor nation's veterans on Veterans Day.

» Democrats Respond to Dismal October Jobs Report, November 07, 2008 Leaders respond to the Department of Labor's release of its employment report for October.

» Democrats Respond to Third Quarter GDP Report, October 30, 2008 The Department of Commerce releases the Gross Domestic Product numbers, which fell at a 0.3 percent annual rate in the third quarter.

» Democratic Leaders Continue Discussions on Possible Economic Recovery Plan, October 27, 2008 House Democratic leaders held a conference call with economic experts on possible economic recovery plan.

» Democrats Continue to Address Economic Crisis, October 24, 2008 House Democrats urge immediate action on deteriorating economy.

» Democratic Leaders and Chairman Bernanke Agree: Economic Recovery Package Needed, October 20, 2008 Democrats in Congress recognize the severity of the economic crisis for American families and will continue to work to put our economy back on track.

» House Democratic Leaders Continue to Address Economic Crisis, October 13, 2008 After meeting with economic experts, Democratic Leaders announce series of hearings to develop economic recovery plan.

» Democrats Respond to CBO Report on Budget and Economy, October 08, 2008 Democrats respond to the release of CBO's September Budget Report.

» Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, October 03, 2008 Text and summaries of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act

» Congress Continues to Address Financial Crisis, September 30, 2008 Hoyer and White House respond to vote on financial recovery package.

» Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, September 28, 2008 Text and summaries of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act

» Democrats Hail House Passage of Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act, September 26, 2008 Today the House passed the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act, which will extend and expand tax incentives for renewable energy.

» House Passes Continuing Resolution to Fund the Government, September 24, 2008 The House passed the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, which funds certain government operations at last year’s levels through March 6, 2009. The bill passed by a vote of 370 to 58.

» Democrats Respond to Administration Proposal to Address Financial Crisis, September 22, 2008 Democratic Leaders respond to the Administration's proposal to address financial markets.

» Democrats on Response to Financial Crisis, September 19, 2008 Democratic Leaders issue statements regarding the expected legislative response to the current economic crisis.

» House Passes Comprehensive Energy Package, September 17, 2008 House Democrats pass monumental comprehensive energy legislation.

» Consequences of Republicans' Failed Economic Policies, September 17, 2008 Interactive Online Quiz

» Democrats Respond to Wall Street Turmoil, September 15, 2008 Democratic leaders respond to today's announcement of the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers and the takeover of Merrill Lynch by Bank of America.

» Congressional Leaders Commemorate Anniversary of 9/11, September 11, 2008 Congressional leaders hold ceremony to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

» Democrats Respond to CBO Report on Budget and Economy, September 09, 2008 Democrats respond to today's release of Congressional Budget Office’s outlook on the budget and economy.

» Bush Economy Records Eighth Straight Month of Job Losses, September 05, 2008 The Department of Labor released its August employment report today, which showed a loss of 84,000 jobs in the American economy – the eighth consecutive month of job losses.

 

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