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May 7, 2013 — Press Item
“Mr. Speaker, I rise once again to call on Congress to replace the dangerous and irrational sequester with a big and balanced deficit solution
May 7, 2013 — Press Item
This week, House Republicans are once again putting the U.S. at risk of defaulting on its obligations, and another downgrade of our credit rating. The “Pay China First” bill that Republicans are bringing to the House Floor this week is not a real solution to our nation’s fiscal situation.
May 3, 2013 — Press Item
“The jobs numbers released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that, while our recovery continues, Congress still must do more to address job creation.
May 3, 2013 — Press Item
“On Sunday, families across America will celebrate both the courage of the defenders of Puebla in 1862 and the extraordinary contributions Mexican-Americans continue to make to our national life.
May 2, 2013 — Press Item
“In selecting Penny Pritzker as his nominee to be our next Secretary of Commerce, President Obama has tapped a talented and experienced individual who is committed to making sure U.S. businesses can compete and succeed in the global marketplace.
May 1, 2013 — Press Item
“Today’s report on the state of our manufacturing sector showed that, while still expanding, manufacturing growth slowed in April.
May 1, 2013 — Press Item
“During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we celebrate the many contributions to our national life by a vibrant community with a proud history.
May 1, 2013 — Press Item
“It is fitting that we celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month during the Spring, as the history of the Jewish community in our country has been one of new beginnings.
May 1, 2013 — Press Item
I have been privileged to serve alongside my friend, Mel Watt, for the past twenty years, and I congratulate him on his nomination to be our next Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
April 29, 2013 — Press Item
“I join in congratulating Mayor Anthony Foxx on his nomination to be our next Secretary of Transportation.
April 26, 2013 — Press Item
“This morning’s GDP report by the Bureau of Economic Analysis that our economy grew by 2.5% during the first quarter of 2013 demonstrates the resilience of the American economy in the face of continued uncertainty.
April 24, 2013 — Press Item
“I join in remembering the 1.5 million victims of the Armenian genocide, which began on this day 98 years ago with the persecution of political leaders, clergy, journalists, and other leading figures in Armenian society.