With today's economy squeezing families and tuition prices continuing to soar, the high cost of college remains a top concern for Americans. However, there is some good news for college students and their families – tomorrow, a new initiative will … Continue reading
Speaker Pelosi issued the following statement today after former Senator Norm Coleman conceded the U.S. Senate race in Minnesota to Senator-elect Al Franken: I congratulate Senator-elect Al Franken on his long and hard-fought victory. Minnesota now has the full representation … Continue reading
Today marks a critical step toward the responsible withdrawal of American forces by December 2011 and the end of the war in Iraq, a war that tragically began more than six long years ago. This action is in keeping with … Continue reading
Friday night's passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act was a historic victory and a major step toward a new clean energy economy for America. News Coverage Demonstrates the Significance of the Energy Bill and Victory: ABC News … Continue reading
Today, the House passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act (HR 2454) to revitalize our economy by creating millions of new jobs, increase our national security by reducing our dependence on foreign oil, and preserve our planet by reducing … Continue reading
MYTH: The bill will raise energy costs, imposing a hidden energy tax of $3,100 per year. FACT: The EPA found the overall impact on the average household would be 22 to 30 cents per day ($80 to $111 per year)–or … Continue reading
This week, the House will consider the American Clean Energy and Security Act (HR 2454) to revitalize our economy by creating millions of new jobs, increase our national security by reducing our dependence on foreign oil, and preserve our planet … Continue reading
China's official Xinhua news agency has reported that human rights leader Liu Xiaobo has been formally arrested on the criminal charge of “inciting subversion of state power.” Liu Xiaobo was one of the original signers of Charter 08, an online … Continue reading
This afternoon, the House passed two key measures for our veterans — HR 1016 to ensure sufficient, timely and predictable veterans funding and HR 1211 to expand VA health care services for the 1.8 million women who have served our … Continue reading
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) released an analysis of the American Clean Energy and Security Act (HR 2454) finding that as a result of energy efficiency measures in the legislation, consumers will spend around 7% less in 2020 on their … Continue reading