At Work for You in Congress

Our country is facing momentous challenges. After years of neglect and avoiding the tough issues during the Bush Administration, we need action to reform our financial system, get good jobs, and build the clean energy economy of the 21st century. Congress passed - and the President signed - historic reform of our health care system earlier this year, and we continue working on some of the toughest issues of our time. Below are updates on some of the hottest issues. You can read more about each by clicking the link, or, if you are looking for information on another issue, click here for a longer list.

Hot Issues

Climate Change and Energy Security

Recently, Harry Reid pledged to bring forward a bill that's a step forward in our energy policies, but we still need to do more. With NOAA recently reporting that the instability in our climate from climate change is clear, irrefutable, and man-made, we need to do all we can to get a comprehensive solution. I'm going to keep working on it, and I know we'll win.

Jobs And A Stronger Economy

We've seen some encouraging economic signs the last months, but that's little consolation for every American who has lost their job and is still searching for a new one. The road from recession to recovery still runs straight through policies that create jobs and strengthen the middle class. We need more action now to put Americans back to work, starting with real help for the states, extending vital unemployment insurance for those hit hardest by the recession, and passing my bill to get people back to work immediately this summer. People expect Washington to do something for working people in extreme economic danger, and I'll be at work in the days ahead to make sure the Senate stands with working Americans this year.

Supreme Court Nomination

This summer the Senate is undertaking one of its most important duties: confirming a Supreme Court Justice. I've worked closely with Elena Kagan in the past, and I am confident she brings together a remarkable combination of qualities that the Court needs today: a capable mind, a fresh energy, a proven ability to build consensus across ideological lines, and a real-world understanding of how the law and public policy impacts Americans in their daily lives. She answered all questions thoughtfully and completely during her confirmation hearing, and I hope and expect she'll be confirmed by the full Senate soon.

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