President Obama's First 100 Days Puts America On Track

Press Release

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, Vice Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, today released the following statement on President Barack Obama's first 100 days in office:

"President Barack Obama came to office under difficult circumstances - a battered economy, a broken health care system, and wars on two fronts. After only 100 days, President Obama has moved the country away from countless missteps made by the previous administration and refocused our attention on building the long-term foundation for America's future. As families across Colorado and the nation continue to struggle during these tough economic times, Congress and the President have taken unprecedented actions to create or save millions of new jobs, invest in our communities, and put our country on a path toward stability.

"After enhancing the Children's Health Insurance Program, Congress is working with President Obama to reform our ailing health care system - investing in health care reform will reduce out-of-pocket costs and make Americans healthier. We are working to ensure that every American adult and child will have health care coverage. President Obama's bold action in lifting the restrictions on embryonic stem cell research will restore our scientific strength in this country. And finally, we are developing a balanced energy policy that reduces our dependence on foreign oil, lowers emissions of global warming pollution, and makes us more competitive globally in next-generation clean energy technology."

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