On Veterans Day, we come together as a nation to honor the patriotism, courage, and service of all of our men and women in uniform. We pay tribute to those who served; those who returned from battle forever changed; those … Continue reading
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All San Franciscans are so proud of the World Series champion San Francisco Giants! It was a phenomenal team effort, filled with fantastic pitching, clutch hitting, and great fielding. Congratulations to Manager Bruce Bochy and the entire team — they … Continue reading
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In 1956, President Eisenhower set this nation on a course to move people and products speedily and safely – connecting communities and spurring commerce with the interstate highway system. Five-and-a-half decades later, in that same spirit, President Obama and the … Continue reading
Leader Boehner failed to offer any plan for America; instead, like other Republican leaders, he once again showed he would return to the same discredited policies that drove America’s economy into a ditch. Mr. Boehner couldn’t explain why Congressional Republicans … Continue reading
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As this year’s recipient of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize, Liu Xiaobo joins the pantheon of great leaders for non-violence, justice, and freedom throughout history. Liu Xiaobo is a champion for the best hopes of humankind, a courageous advocate for … Continue reading
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Since its creation in 2001, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has saved almost 5 million lives by supporting prevention, treatment, and care programs to combat these diseases. Projects in 144 countries are increasing access to antiretroviral … Continue reading
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President Obama’s appointment of Elizabeth Warren to oversee the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a true victory for America’s middle class and one of the strongest statements we can make that Wall Street abuses will no longer … Continue reading
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Members of Congress and the American people are grateful that Sarah Shourd will finally be able to return home, and we join her family and friends in celebrating her release. With her unlawful and unnecessary detention coming to an end, … Continue reading
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Every year on September 11, our nation stops to remember the thousands who perished on that fateful morning nine years ago. This day provides us an opportunity to grieve and to reconnect to the spirit of unity Americans felt in … Continue reading
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Rosh Hashanah is a time of renewal, reflection, and introspection for the Jewish community in the United States and around the world. On this day of remembrance and judgment – of repentance, prayer, and justice – Jewish families have the … Continue reading
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