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Monthly Archives: January 2010

Today, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released an advanced estimate showing the GDP increased at an annual rate of 5.7% in the fourth quarter of 2009: Economists react to the fastest GDP growth in six years: Mark Zandi, chief economist … Continue reading

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This morning, Speaker Pelosi held her weekly press conference at the Capitol and discussed moving forward with comprehensive health insurance reform concluding, “we are going to get health care reform passed”: We must pass health care reform. The problem is … Continue reading

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Tonight, President Obama presented a vision to the American people of a stronger union, a new foundation for prosperity, and a thriving middle class. Working together, we will adopt a bold agenda for our economic growth — founded on good-paying … Continue reading

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Tonight at 9:00pm EST, President Obama will deliver his first State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress–sharing his vision for addressing the many critical challenges our country faces at home and internationally. Watch live here:

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Today, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released their 10-year budget forecast: Blog post» Full report» Speaker Pelosi on the report: Today's CBO report is a clear reminder of the Bush and Republican Congress-era policies that have resulted in the loss … Continue reading

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On Friday evening, President Obama signed a bill the House passed last week to provide an immediate benefit for those who have already given and incentive for those who are considering a charitable contribution for Haiti relief efforts: The new … Continue reading

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House Republican Leader John Boehner keeps asking: “where are the jobs?” Well, 79,000 of the jobs funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act he tried to stop are in OHIO. In fact, Boehner seems to have forgotten the mess … Continue reading

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The Supreme Court's decision represents a step backward for the American people and our nation's political process. In lifting the limits on corporate influence in our elections, the Court opened the door to new avenues of corruption and placed special … Continue reading

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Americans are responding with generosity and compassion to the devastating earthquake in Haiti, donating their hard-earned money and time — which can literally mean the difference between life and death to many Haitians and others struggling through this tragedy and … Continue reading

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Today, Speaker Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid sent the following letter to President Obama inviting him to deliver a State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress on Wednesday, January 27, 2010: January 19, 2010 … Continue reading

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