WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn delivered the following statement during House consideration of the Republican budget resolution. “I rise in opposition to this misguided Republican budget because it fails the moral test. The federal budget should reflect the…
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement on the budget proposal released by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan today. “I urge my colleagues in the House to reject the Ryan budget and…
WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Payne. “It is with profound sadness and deep regret to learn of the passing of Congressman Donald M. Payne of New Jersey. Don…
U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement on today’s groundbreaking ceremony for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. “As a former public school history teacher in Charleston, South Carolina and as…
WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today released the following statement on the compromise payroll tax cut bill the U.S. House passed today on a 293-132 vote. “The compromise payroll tax cut bill accomplishes important priorities for our economy…
WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today released the following statement on President Obama’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2013. “President Barack Obama has proposed a responsible budget that lays out a plan for an economy built to last. …
WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today delivered the following remarks on the House floor during 10 hours of debate on a resolution directing House Committees to do what they are already responsible for doing—conducting oversight. In the first…
WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today released the following statement on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s approval of a Combined Construction and Operating License for Southern Company’s two new nuclear power plants near Waynesboro, Georgia: “This historic announcement represents…
Washington — Today, the First Focus Campaign for Children, a national, bipartisan child advocacy group, recognized 100 Members of Congress for their leadership on issues important to children during 2011. To read the full press release, click here.
WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today released the following statement on the Department of Labor report on job creation: “The surge of 243,000 jobs created in the month of January is great news and marks the 23rd straight…
WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today issued the following statement in recognition of Black History Month: “Each February, our nation pauses to commemorate Black History Month. It’s a fitting observance to reflect on the selfless devotion of the…
WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today released the following statement after Congresswoman Gabby Giffords announced that she will resign from Congress to focus on her recovery: “All Americans can draw strength from the example of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords’…