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Archive: December 10, 2010

4:20 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Hey, everybody.  I thought it was a slow day, so I’ve — Q    Slow news day, huh? PRESIDENT OBAMA:  — bring the other guy in. Obviously, there’s a big debate going on about taxes, and…

The President is pleased that today Congress passed S. 3817 reauthorizing the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act. This important legislation will strengthen child protective services and continue life-saving programs for victims…

U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar 28th Congressional District, Texas CUELLAR STATEMENT ON TAX CUT EXTENSIONS WASHINGTON D.C.– Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) issued the following statement in support of President Obama’s framework agreement on taxes:   “Members of Congress across the…

Congressman Adler Supports Tax Cuts Which Will Help Grow Our Economy, Demands Fiscal Responsibility from Washington Washington, DC – Congressman John Adler released the following statement concerning the tax cut proposal negotiated between President Barack Obama and Republican Senate Leaders.…

Mayor Benjamin Supports President’s Tax Compromise   Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin released the following statement today in support of President Barack Obama’s compromise tax proposal: “President Obama has won a major victory for the working families who need it the…

Strickland Statement on Tax and Unemployment Bill Columbus, OH – Governor Ted Strickland today issued the following statement on the pending tax and unemployment legislation compromise currently before the United States Congress:   “As I said a few weeks ago,…

Office of the Mayor City of Arlington, Texas I commend President Obama for making the hard decision to set aside politics and do what is best for the American people. The bipartisan tax cuts package will boost economic growth and…

Statement of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer in Support for the Agreement for Middle Class Tax Cuts and Unemployment Insurance “In extending these tax cuts and unemployment benefits, President Obama and leaders on both sides of the aisle have chosen partnership…

Vice President Biden spoke today to Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to discuss the December 15th United Nations Security Council High-Level Meeting on Iraq that the Vice President will chair.  The purpose of the UN session is to recognize and…

Statement of Don Plusquellic Mayor of Akron Former President, U.S. Conference of Mayors (2004-2005) I have been asked numerous times my opinion on the agreement reached by President Obama and Republican congressional leaders. I want to weigh-in on these important…